If you have ever felt shame or blame around eating and body image, you are not alone. All you need are
the 101 daily mindfulness tools, practices and meditations in
Simply Mindful Meal by Meal
to rewire those old habits
-and it only takes a minute or two each day. Award-winning author and mindfulness expert Donald Altman, MA, LPC is past vice president of
The Center for Mindful Eating
, a psychotherapist and former monk. As a former senior mental health therapist at an eating disorder clinic, he advises, "Instead of worrying about weight, waistline or obsessing over your last meal, mindful eating skills offers a greater sense of control over food, plus a comforting acceptance of body shape and size."
Simply MIndful Meal by Meal
uses the unique
4-Step Food Journey
as a guide, you'll learn how to:
Rate your hunger level
Understand emotions and how to calm yourself before eating
Learn the difference between physical and emotional hunger
Explore skills for mindful eating and tasting each bite
Make healthy food choices by listening to your body's needs
Leave each meal feeling satisfied and at peace
Appreciate your body image and let go of weight obsession
Over 101 tools, practices and inspiring quotes for your journey! And much, much more.
EXPERTS SAY:
"In
, Donald Altman masterfully intertwines ancient wisdom with modern mindfulness practices to help anyone cultivate a compassionate and conscious relationship with food. Practical meditations and thoughtful reflections provide a gentle roadmap for transforming mealtime into moments of self-discovery and emotional healing. It's an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to embrace a more holistic, fulfilling approach to nourishment. Highly recommended for its profound insights and practical guidance."
-Supatra Tovar, PhD, Psychologist, Registered Dietitian, and author of
Deprogram Diet Culture
"
is another great book by Donald Altman that offers rich and down-to-earth guidance and graceful lifestyle recommendations on how to eat mindfully. This superb book should be on everyone's shelf-especially in the dining room or kitchen!
-John Arden, PhD, author of
Rewire Your Brain 2.0