This is another food/eating post, so feel free to skip if that’s triggering! I should have put a warning on yesterday’s!
Another thing I noticed I was doing during meals when Steven was gone was scarfing down my food even faster than normal. How is that even possible? I already eat so fast! I felt like I was shoveling food in my face, and I wasn’t super hungry. There was no reason to. It’s just my autopilot.
UGH.
This (how fast I eat) has bothered me FOR YEARS. The only time I seem to slow down is when I am talking during a meal and actually taking breaks, or when I have burned my mouth so bad I have to eat slow.
I really want to learn to slow down and savor my food more! It embarrasses me to always be done first. Maybe I should start with chewing more and putting my fork down between bites. Or drinking water in between. Or something. GAH.
I believe in me… I can do this… right?!
The good news is, I am still not overeating. I bought this delicious ginger molasses cookie at Five Corners in Tucson and ate half of it one day and half the next. Look at me, actually honoring my hunger.
Ugh, Kim, I am the opposite. I am such a bird eater! And it’s embarrassing on the other end because I’m the one who is still nibbling at my food while everyone around me has been finished eating for a long time. I wish I was a faster eater but I’ve just never been that way!
I can see why it would embarrass you on the other end of the spectrum! I hope no one teases you for it or comments on it.
Do you have any tips for me to slow down? 🙂