Mindless eating

Before I started dropping a few pounds, I ate when I was bored. Since I cleared the kitchen of junk food, I eat a diet in the portions prescribed by my dietician.

My worst time of day to snack relentlessly is night. somewhere around 10:00 and midnight. I've stopped that

Has everyone heard of the Mindful Movement?

It's slowing down and taking the time to really perceive what you're doing. Walking, listening to music, etc.

Mindful eating is also big. Slow down to take the time to experience chewing and tasting. There's even a book out about it, and there are online sites explaining it.

This site seems to have a pretty good explanation:

http://amihungry.com/what-is-mindful-eating/

How does mindful eating help solve eating issues?

Many people who struggle with food react mindlessly to their unrecognized or unexamined triggers, thoughts, and feelings. In other words, they re-act-repeating past actions again and again-feeling powerless to change. Mindfulness increases your awareness of these patterns without judgment and creates space between your triggers and your actions.

For example, whenever you notice that you feel like eating and pause to ask the question, “Am I hungry?”, you are able to observe your thoughts and choose how you will respond. Instead of reacting mindlessly, mindfulness gives you response-ability. That is how mindful eating empowers you to finally break old automatic or habitual chain reactions and discover options that work better for you.

I am in snowbound country... need I say more. Have been eating as if I will never get out again. Serenna I too crave salt. Am thinking of putting a large salt lick in my home!!