The other day I had a light bulb moment. I was at the dinner table with my wife eating dinner. I don't quite remember what we were having, but I remember the food was really tasty and delicious. And it was then, in the act of eating that the switch flipped. But before I shed more light on this life changing experience, I must give you some background about me.
I love to eat food. That is probably not what you were expecting, but it is a very important detail. I eat when I am happy. I eat when I am sad. I eat when I'm bored, which is not a good habit. I even eat when I am full. Some of you may be able to relate with me, in our love for food. My hope is that my realization about food will make your eating experience more enjoyable.
I asked myself, "Why is it that I keep eating food, even when I am full? There is no more room in my stomach! And the more I put in there the worse I will feel afterwards." Then it finally hit me. I am pleasing my taste buds more than my stomach! I want to keep eating food, because it gives my taste buds a ride of their lives! But at the same time, if I keep gratifying those little guys, then my stomach has to pay an uncomfortable price.
There needs to be a balance to satisfy both the taste buds and the stomach. It takes self-discipline to stop eating food, even when it tastes so good. But let your stomach take control. When it says, "I'm full." stop eating. Don't listen to those taste buds because they will be persistent little buggers. They are very persuasive in using those salivary glands to make you drool for food. But slurp it right up and be on your way to a happier you.
It is more enjoyable to eat food when there is a proper balance between your tastebuds and stomach. I have been doing this for a couple of weeks now, and I feel great after my meals. I'm full enough that I don't have to roll myself out of the kitchen or even unbutton my pants! Try this simple principle and regain your joy of eating again.
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