TIP OF THE DAY - SATURDAY

TIP # 9 OF OUR PAINLESS WEIGHT LOSS. ALMOST DONE...
9. GET INVOLVED, OR AT LEAST GET TO THE TABLE...
When your weight loss efforts lead to boredom or too much self-focus, get occupied with something else. "I eat more if I'm bored," says Virginias, "especially if I'm eating in front of the TV."

So take a break from the siren-call of the tube, and get occupied with things that have nothing to do with food.

For some, that might mean becoming involved with local politics, discovering yoga, or enjoying painting. Or maybe you want to help a child with a science project, repaint the bedroom, or take a class. The key: Have a life outside of weight loss.

Already busy enough? Then at least eat your meals at the table. "The TV is distracting, and I'm just not conscious of eating," Virginias tells WebMD. "Once I'm at the table, with a place setting, I'm much more aware of what I'm eating."

I am going to try this. I eat in front of the table for almost every meal. I figure that if I am out of the kitchen I will eat less. With Calvin in Colorado I have just sat around eating all day long. Nothing good for me either I am sorry to say. I am going to move to the table starting tomorrow.