Hi Nancy -

No, I am not doing the online program. I am working through the TW
book.

Thanks.

--- In Thin_Within@y..., "hispeacefulnes" <hispeacefulnes@y...> wrote:
> Are you doing the online program? If you are, I want to encourge
> you to read the taking action series Bill wrote on the keys, they
do
> a great job of making these keys practical in real life.
>
> If not, let me know, and I will attempt to do a quick paraphrase
for
> you.
>
> blessings,
> Nancy
>
> --- In Thin_Within@y..., "barbinwius" <bergs@c...> wrote:
> > Hello all -
> >
> > I'm struggling with a few of the TW keys - most specifically #2,
> #4
> > and #6. (See below for a list of the 8 keys.)
> >
> > 1. Eat only when my body is hungry
> >
> > 2. Reduce the number of distractions in order to eat in a calm
> > environment
> >
> > 3. Eat when sitting down.
> >
> > 4. Eat when my body and mind are relaxed
> >
> > 5. Eat and drink the food and beverages my body enjoys.
> >
> > 6. Pay attention to my food while eating.
> >
> > 7. Eat slowly and savor each bite.
> >
> > 8. Stop before my body is full.
> >
> > We have 2 boys, and it seems like meal time is anything BUT
calm.
> It
> > is next to impossible to eat a meal with my family that is not
> > chaotic and loud. I find it difficult to slow down and relax
> before
> > I sit down to eat. It seems there is always something to rush to
> so
> > we need to eat and get on to the next item on the agenda. School
> > started (my oldest is in 3rd grade), so now there's even more
> stuff
> > to attend to. Any suggestions here? I'm doing pretty well with
> #1
> > and #8, but struggling with some of the others.
> >
> > Thanks!