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Mastering the pause
« on: May 12, 2014, 09:09:54 am »
That Pause! Practising it is critical. So, can you slow down and pause before you reach for food, and ask yourself "Is this the best way to care for myself?"
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Re: Mastering the pause
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2014, 08:12:40 am »
I've started pausing to break the mindless eating cycle. It really helps- the pause and question, "Is this the best way to care for myself?"

I'm tired of struggling and come to see that I deserve a bit better. I find when I pause that it helps me reconnect with myself instead of disconnecting and turning to food. Never realised how disconnected I am from myself! Pause, pause, pause- going to do more of that!  J




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Re: Mastering the pause
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2014, 09:08:09 am »
This week I've been pausing more and asking myself "is this hunger or habit?" I think you can guess the answer!
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« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2014, 09:59:55 am »
Hey All,

your posts are so positive.  Thank you - you are helping my motivation to keep on pausing!

I do try to pause before reaching for food and I have to admit its quite hard to remember to do it.  But will keep trying.

I've also realised that I feel uncomfortable even asking myself why I'm reaching for food.   

However,  I did have a small victory of sorts today, this morning I went to the cupboard for some crisps and asked myself why I felt I needed to eat them.  I put the bag away and left the kitchen without having any.  So a tiny little victory for now.  I then spoilt it all by having chocolate with my lunch!  :(



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Re: Mastering the pause
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2014, 09:08:46 am »
Hi Naz & Clare,

Pausing more and reminding yourself to slow down and make more deliberate choices takes a lot of practice and patience. Don’t feel that you have to have your mindfulness button switched on all of the time! Eating habits take time to break, and sometimes it’s only after the packet of biscuits is demolished that we think “I should have paused before eating!” Sometimes it can help to use visuals to remind you. Some people find it helpful to put a post-it notes on the kettle or cupboard to rennin them to “Pause: Am I really hungry?”

Even 1 small victory is important because it reminds you that you CAN pause and slow down, and you know how good it can feel. 1 step at a time!

Bernadette.
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« Reply #5 on: September 06, 2014, 03:31:26 pm »
Here's a tip to help you pause before eating. A visual reminder can be really good, such as a bright post-it on your kitchen cupboard or fridge. It can really help be more aware instead of just sinking into the usual habits.
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« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2015, 04:49:34 pm »
I find the pause really calming and helpful. It makes me stop and think, instead of shovelling food in. What a change!
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