Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Be Free "Mmmmm"! Be Free!

"Why do you keep do you keep doing that?  Are you tired?"  -were the words that came out of my husband's mouth at dinner.  I didn't even realize I was doing it.  Here's the story:

 Earlier in the day, I was doing one of the focus activities for my Eat 2 Liv program.  This particular activity required that I eat something intentionally.  So I got some Guittard chocolate chips and based on the description of the activity, ate them one chip at a time, reminding myself each time that "I have food in my mouth".  

It's funny that you would have to remind yourself that often that you have food in your mouth, but well, I do!  I was amazed at how fast I zoned out with my treat and had to refocus.  "I have food in my mouth- oh and it's yummy."  "I have a yummy treat in my mouth, I'd better enjoy it!" 

Anyway, each time I reminded myself I had something in my mouth, I let out an involuntary "Mmmmm!"   Well somewhat involuntary.  I honestly was enjoying each little chip, because I was reminding myself to.  And so that little "Mmmmm", that is just waiting inside to be let out, was set free.  I think he's always there, and this time I didn't hold him in. 

Anyway, come dinner time, apparently I am "Mmmmm"ing over everything.  And that let my husband to question my sleep state.  But really it was me savoring every bite, without restraining my "Mmmmm!"

And Mmmmm is life good!