Buddhism and Dieting...

J72FIT

I have long been a believer that dieting is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. I found this article and I thought I would share. It's a little "out there", but I think there are a few nuggets of gold to be found...

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2013/10/9/1231795/-One-Buddhist-Path-to-Losing-Weight

LiftandSkate

As a Theravadan Buddhist (our Reflection on Eating is quoted in the article) I found this very interesting. There is an entire book about the 4 Noble Truths and weight loss, and several books about Buddhist philosophy and mindful eating. I have read many of them, and they have helped me understand my eating habits and challenges far better than anything else. One book I highly recommend, if you are interested, is If the Buddha Came to Dinner. Cheers!

cbstewart88

I don't think the article is "out there" at all! Dieting is ALL mental, IMHO. I think yoga has helped me with weight loss tremendously. Not only has it toned and strengthened my body, but it has quieted my mind and calmed my soul.

TheLegendaryBrandonHarris

I'm no Buddhist at all. I don't meditate. I'm not spiritual nor do I believe in any of that stuff.
And yet, I have said, on multiple occasions, "It's pretty much impossible for me to eat right unless my mind is right."
That tells me that the mind and body need to be in accord. And I do believe that there is more than one way to get them there.

jgnatca

I have read very good empirical results from increasing pleasure from mindful eating. I know it has extended my pleasure from a single square of chocolate for instance.

J72FIT

I have been trying my hand at meditation to help "still" my mind. Has been helping (non food related). Trying to be more mindful while eating (I eat way too fast, classic multi tanker). Thought go meditating right before each meal for 10 minutes or so. Want to see what it is like to eat with a "still" mind...

queenliz99

Thank you, good stuff!!

LiftandSkate

J72FIT, I just sent you a message, but am not at all sure it went thru. I practice and teach mindfulness meditation, and study with a Buddhist monk who is a meditation master from Thailand. I am going to be out of touch for a few days, but would be happy to refer you to some great resources on meditation when I get back, and to discuss further if you want.

druidkat7

@J72FIT : I. Totally. Needed. THIS!!!!!! At least two of the precepts in the article match what my physician's assistant told me back in mid-July: mindful eating vs emotional eating. My biggest weakness with mindful eating is eating in front of the computer or TV.

And I do like meditation. :-)

jgnatca

I am a multi tanker too.

@J72FIT someone who is much better at meditation than me recommend a simple breathing exercise. I've tried it and it is screamingly easy.

http://www.mindful.org/a-five-minute-breathing-meditation/

J72FIT

BABeautifulBadass wrote: »

J72FIT, I just sent you a message, but am not at all sure it went thru. I practice and teach mindfulness meditation, and study with a Buddhist monk who is a meditation master from Thailand. I am going to be out of touch for a few days, but would be happy to refer you to some great resources on meditation when I get back, and to discuss further if you want.

Would love that thank you!

J72FIT

jgnatca wrote: »

I am a multi tanker too.

@J72FIT someone who is much better at meditation than me recommend a simple breathing exercise. I've tried it and it is screamingly easy.

http://www.mindful.org/a-five-minute-breathing-meditation/

I do dislike auto correct so much... Lol!

Hearts_2015

@J72FIT Awesome share, thank you! Loving the article and what's being shared on your thread by others.

Plan on looking up the book, "If the Buddha Came to Dinner". that @BABeautifulBadass recommended.

Anything else you're learning or have articles on, I'd love to have links to or learn about. It must have been just the right time as this thread seemed to be waiting for me.

Also the right timing because I'm so in need a quiet, calming brain and that's rather the opposite than it's been lately. What type of meditation are you doing?