Raven Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Day 3 and the hardest thing has been eating without watching T.V. My boyfriend and I recently moved in with a friend of his and we don't have a kitchen table. There's a big, comfy couch in the living room with a coffee table, but in our own room we don't even have a desk. I'm used to watching something on the T.V. or my computer or even reading. Also, I usually end up eating by myself, I think this would work better if I had someone to talk to; however, my boyfriend and our roommate are often at work or away. I'd like to focus on the delicious meal I've prepared, but all I want to do is have some form of entertainment while eating. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhmomi Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 Music? An Audio Book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridget Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I homeschool my kids,so am around them all day. No adult conversation till my husband gets home from work-or I get home from taking the girls to gymnastics-around 8:30 pm. I really enjoy this forum, and have found it to be a nice break for me during some part of the day. If I get up early enough, and the kids are all still sleeping, I usually make my awesome breakfast and read this forum while I eat. I actually eat a lot more slowly than when I eat with the kids. If breakfast was more hectic, I get the kids busy later on and sometimes have lunch by myself,once again, reading here or a book-or a crossword puzzle,one of my favorite things to do. I know we need to be mindful of what we eat- but I do eat more slowly when I relax and read. I probably rush with the kids because I know we have to clean up I almost feel like the meal is my grown up time for the day. weird, I know, but I really am more relaxed and mindful that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted August 19, 2012 Author Share Posted August 19, 2012 Thanks, jhmomi and Bridget! I'm gonna try both the audio book idea and reading the Whole30 forums. (^-^) I'll use that as a stepping stone at least. (^_-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhmomi Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I often read the forum and Whole9 blogs or articles at breakfast. It slows me down a bit because it's usually when I update my food logs. I start my post with breakfast and then later edit it to include the rest of the day's meals. I try to do it when others (kids) are not at the table. It's my quiet time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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