Practicing beforehand

The idea for this blog stems from a very specific practice of denying (most) food and then adding it back slowly as a way of stimulating feelings of gratitude for food and a sense of newness about things that seem fairly mundane (like potatoes).

Before doing it though, it might be a good idea to practice in small ways by slowing down while eating, trying to build awareness of your surroundings and the experience in general. This is especially helpful for foods you find more pleasurable, because it will enhance your enjoyment of them (and hey, if it's something unhealthy and you're eating it anyway, you might as well maximize that good experience!)

It's also good to try building awareness of when you're not enjoying something as much as you thought you would and to let yourself stop.