Sit Down to Eat

For a while now I've been saying a habit I would like to break is eating in my car or while walking around my house or in front of my computer.  I want to actually remember eating my food and tasting it.  I can't tell you how many times I've jumped in my car with my breakfast of a couple of boiled eggs and an apple and later not remembered even eating them.
This is dangerous for a couple of reasons, and frankly just not fun.  Enjoying a meal means acknowledging what you're consuming: not just mindlessly putting something in your body while fighting traffic.  Being present while eating makes your more likely to recognize when you've had enough to eat and monitor healthy portions.  And frankly, you're worth it.  No matter how busy you are you are worth taking a few minutes to sit down and actually look at your food.  You are worth sitting down your fork between bites and recognizing the taste and consistency.  Sitting down for a meal helps force these important nuances.  I encourage you to take it a step further.  Turn off the tv.  Pour your water in a nice glass, take out a cloth napkin and really have a meal.  Whether you're at lunch in your office break room or at a playground with your kids.  Think of your meal times as a time to stop and be present-it will help your sanity and your waist line.