Our Inspiration

Do not be greedy for every delicacy,

    and do not eat without restraint;

for overeating brings sickness,

    and gluttony leads to nausea.

Many have died of gluttony,

    but the one who guards against it prolongs his life.  Sirach 37:29-31 New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

Your Portions

One of our favorite Italian restaurants serves us a meal that is way too much for one sitting.  In fact, I usually (if I stop before I am stuffed) get three meals out of it.  Now, isn’t it amazing how everyone has jumped on board of the BIGGIE SIZE IT train?  We can be more mindful about our food by controlling our portions.  Tribe member and health coach Joanie Rauch* suggests that when eating out you ask for a to-go box right along with your meal.  Then put half of your meal in the box before you even start eating.

Isn’t that a great idea? If you use a teaspoon of honey in your tea can you be satisfied with a bit less?  It’s likely that I can survive on a small coffee rather than a large.  Do I always need the biggest size?  How about splitting a meal with your spouse?  Start asking yourself if you need all of what you are about to eat or can you get by with a little less.  The answer is a likely “no problem”.

Today choose to be satisfied with a smaller amount of something.  Cut your portions.  Leave food on your plate.  Ask, “Do I need this much to satisfy me?”  Cut back on something today.

Joan Rauch, Certified Health Coach

http://www.fearfully-wonderfully-made.coach

Joan also features a blog where she currently offers a SEVEN DAY RE-CREATION CHALLENGE that you will find most beneficial to support you this week.  BE SURE TO CHECK THIS OUT!   http://www.fearfully-wonderfully-made.coach/blog