Tuesday’s Weight Watcher Topic was about developing mindful eating.  They talked about not eating with distractions like the television and sitting down together as a family to eat.   I brought a lot to the conversation because I watched a show about how the French practice mindful eating more as a culture than we American’s do.  

I would have worn these shoes with this outfit this morning to my WW meeting if I wasn’t afraid that it was going to be rainy and a little colder, but I was duped by our weather man and opted for my black boots which I had packed away and actually took the time to go unearth!!!!

The Show showed a single woman living alone so anyone can do it…. The woman used her good dishes and said that every meal is an event.  The show emphasized that French cooking uses a lot of rich sauces and breads, but because they ate mindfully, they actually consumed less.  The other important factor was taking time to chew each bite 25 times and really enjoy the flavors.   To be honest, I am too busy this week to think about trying this, but would love to give it a two week trial to see how I feel about in the near future.

I really like a navy and green color combo….thrifted jacket and dress and new navy pumps from Payless… Belt and Purse are both Liz Claiborne NY via QVC and not available as remember I am a clearance shopper!!

I did commit to adding back in the cardio this week and I am ready despite it being two weeks earlier than I really planned.  I love the strength training much better than cardio, so this will take effort on my part.  There is nothing better than cardio  for your heart and burning calories..   And the results of my weigh in was a 2 pound gain, but that’s to be expected when I woke up with PMS symptoms…. I am grateful to the woman who weighed me in for pointing out to me that prior to WW’s I probably gained twice that each month and she is right, as I allowed myself to indulge in chocolate cravings.   

I mistakenly thought I would be free of the sun, taking these photos at 5:30pm but didn’t remedy that and squinted instead… after all, their was a guy in my driveway working on my husband’s van at the time and I was embarrassed and trying to be quick.. Gotta love a car repair guy who comes to you and is reasonably priced!

Dear Readers, what do you think about the idea of every meal being an event and really taking time to experience the flavors of the food?  Do you already do this or are you are fast eater, moving onto all things on your to do list for the day?   Would you be willing to try this for every meal or even just one meal per day?   If so, what appeals  to you and if not what turns you off about this idea?   Your comments are greatly appreciated and welcomed…

Gratitude:  I am grateful for a wonderful thought provoking Weight Watcher meeting.  I am grateful for the wonderful conversations with members prior to the start of our meetings.  I am grateful for a fun day spent searching for a dress for my daughter and thrifting.  I am grateful that my daughter called me and was so happy to have found a dress at Cato.  I am grateful that she told her boyfriend that she needed to let me know before I showed up with an army of choices to ensure that she had a dress (she knows her mother well!)   I am grateful that I found some great winter items at the thrift store for my friends daughter for just $1.5o each as they were all green tags and half off this week…..I am grateful to my friend Sue for all her patience in searching for a dress for my daughter today!!!!