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Vol. 2, Issue 2: January 15, 2008 From the Desk of the Divas That's right! Tera already has a date lined up for Valentine's Day, and you may not believe it, but it is none other than Tim Van Orden, the hero or www.runningraw.com, himself! And if you're a member of our Sisterhood Program, then you do, too! If you can believe it, no one else had managed to steal Raw Vegan hero, Tim Van Orden for a hot date on Valentine's Day, so it seems the honor is ours! We are SO looking forward to even if it is only over the phone and across the miles! We're already getting a lot of signups for our Body Enlightenment System (BES)
that we'll be holding in March. It's time to Cleanse Your Body and
Declutter Your Closets! We'll only be accepting 60 participants in
total, because each participant will be getting a private consultation
call to ensure that she has all the support and tools she needs to make
this system work! You can learn more about the complete program here! Sign up while places are still available. This week's article is a must-read if
you've ever been known to sneak an extra bite when no one is looking!
Compulsive eating and over-eating is the subject of the day, and how to
break the nasty patterns.
From the Divas Kitchen! To tell you the truth, this week Tera actually did go on a date, and if you ever thought Raw Food made dating difficult, think again! If the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, then next time you're out on the town, definitely try this one. Word has it, it was a hit! ;-) Avocado-Dill Picnic Wraps 1 fresh, bushy head of green, leaf lettuce Take the individual lettuce leaves as you would a standard burrito. Place along the spine of the leave, long, thin slices of avocado, a few sprigs of dill and some sliced sun-dried tomato. Then roll it up, pass it with a smile and make another for yourself. Bring a Green Jugs full of water with a juiced lemon to wash it all down and hit "the spot" after the meal.
Practical Tips for Overcoming Excessive and Compulsive Eating
by Tera Warner  If you do it, you know it and it's not fun. The classic polite smile as the plate of hummous comes around. You politely refuse. But as soon as you've got a moment to yourself behind closed doors the compulsion over takes you. It starts with a dip of the fingers and ends with a half-stunned stare at the bottom of an empty bowl. Many of us inspired about health and vibrant living have come from a background of less than ideal eating patterns. One of the many traps into which a lot of "Raw Foodists" fall, or any dieter or binger for that matter, is the trap of feast, then famine. If you're one of the women who constantly puts her attention on the last 10 pounds to lose, then you know this trap all too well. The 24 hour fast followed by the 3 hour binge. What does it take to finally achieve balance? How do we finally get into communication with ourselves and apply the tools that help us thrive and feel our best? At times it can seem a constant struggle, especially if you've come from a lifetime of destructive eating patterns. Well, here are some helpful tips that may just inspire you to change some habits and create a new attitude toward food. SLOW DOWN! Modern day life has us on the move, up late and racing to get things done. Before you eat, relax, and take the time to give your body the message that food is on its way. You'll be more able to digest and enjoy your food and so hear your body's messages best when you're relaxed and peaceful. Other things that help you to slow down around meal time: Putting your utensils down between bites. Giving yourself at least 30 minutes to enjoy your meal. Some deep, slow breaths before eating. Silence at meal time. Take smaller bites, chew more slowly. Take a little break between bites to smile at the person in front of you, etc. Take a 5 minute breather. No one will likely even notice that you've taken a break, but doing so allows you to be mindful about your real hunger. Make Food Time Focused Time There are lots of great habits you can develop around your meal time and eating rituals. Overeating can happen very easily when we're eating as well as doing 10 other things simultaneously. While women are great at multitasking, meal time is one time where you would be best served by putting your attention on mindful eating, allowing you to be in better communication with your body's signals and needs. When you're done eating, pop up from the table and start cleaning up the space. If you sit with the plate in front of you and you're anything like any relative I ever had at a Christmas dinner, you'll just keep snacking until the plate is empty, whether you're hungry or not.  Compulsion and composure don't go hand in hand. So if you're prone to food habits that seem out of control, developing some restful, thoughtful patterns around mealtime can make a big difference. Try these:Leave a few bites on your plate and practice the art of a controlled finish. The end of meal time doesn't need to be signaled by an empty plate or bag of cookies! Leave a few bites without eating it all. Remember, it's better to let it rot in the garbage than in your gut! Remember, often when we're going after foods it's stimulation we're seeking more than anything else. When over eating, it can become somewhat of means of deadening other perceptions, feelings and emotions, too. You've got to be willing to avail yourself to other pleasures, feelings, emotions and sensations that are in store for you! Choosing from a selection of foods that are fresh and do not cause food addictions also makes a huge difference in one's ability to manage compulsive over-eating. Remember that it's progress we're after, not perfection. Find your wins in the adventure of continually striving to achieve the level of health and wellness you're after, and let these helpful tips inspire change and motivation to take the next step forward on the journey.
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