Conscious Eating

[mrhognuts]

anybody have experience with eatin unconsciously?

[Huginn]

Not sure what you mean by unconsciously, but I've been trying to be more conscious and present while eating. Interestingly, a song of some sorts starts to automatically play in my head when I eat, but I try to listen to my chewing sounds etc. instead. Also when I eat, I usually try to do just that and nothing else. Since changing to a healthier diet, it's much easier because the food just tastes so much better so I want to experience every part of the deliciousness.

[mrhognuts]

unconscious meaning to eat like a robot and hardly remember it. ..not aware that youre doin it until youre aware that youre doin it.lol

[Girzo]

I have noticed that when I try to eat slower and more consciously then I eat less and feel more full. Not mindfull, but full in stomach 

Bringing consciousness into eating is worth it. The same goes for conscious pooping, conscious sex and any other basic need, because they occupy a hefty portion of our lifes, so bringing awareness into them gives a solid foundation to mindfullness practice. If you are living like that a profund insight can struck you any time, even during taking morning poop or brushing teeth.

[mrhognuts]

• thanks for response girzo. been doin mindfulness for maybe 6 months and just realized that I was stuffin my face and could hardly remember what the food actually tasted like...being aware that I am not my thoughts/mind is the most amazing discovery. great to interact with fellow traveler.

[Huginn]

@Girzo  Same here. When I bring consciousness fully to the food, there seems to be more of it in front of me. More consciousness, more food somehow.

[Drum Teacher]

@mrhognuts You mentioned practicing mindfulness... do you have a meditation practice?  Just curious.  Man... you're in for a real treat.  Tasting your food, being completely in the moment.  Like @Huginn I have found that being mindful, I take smaller bites and enjoy it longer.  I bet it helps my digestion too.  But, I eat less and enjoy it more.  Just like anything else, be in the moment, consciously aware.  Sounds like you're on the right path.  

Oh, and also for me... I found myself eating MUCH better quality food when I took it seriously.  No processed shit in boxes or fast food, for example.  I know that can be a hard trap to get out of... but now I smell somebody bringing in a bag of junk food and I do not like it.  Keep up the good work!