By Arleen Fitzgerald, L.I.C.S.W.When it comes to maintaining a healthy weight, the word is out: Mindful eating is in. But, what exactly does that mean?
We all know its opposite — mindlesseating. That's what we're doing when we gobble a turkey sandwich at our computers or munch an entire bag of chips in front of the TV. We're putting food into our mouths without really thinking.
Mindful eating, on the other hand, is recognizing when we're actually hungry — and giving each bite our full attention. Experts say when we do this, we tend to consume less food — maybe as much as one-third less. And, that's good news for anyone who's also trying to be mindful of an expanding waistline.
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