| March 2011 E-News
| Mindful Eating Satisfies the Body and the MindCan eating imaginary M&Ms® lead to eating fewer real M&Ms®? Yes, according to a study published in the December 2010 issue of Science. (Dr. Oz, Dr. Michelle May, and Gary Wenk Ph.D. discuss the possilbe applications of this research on the Dr. Oz Show on Monday, March 28th; check your local listing.) The study hypothesized that visualization allowed subjects to habituate to (lose interest in) eating the candy, and therefore eat less when they ate the real ones. 
Photo credit: Dr. Oz show/Sony Pictures Television Thought for FoodWe're bombarded with information from both the environment and our internal state. Habituation allows us to tune out unimportant stimuli when the novelty wears off so we're not constantly overwhelmed. For example, you may notice the sound of a fan when you initially walk into a room, but soon it becomes nonexistent. When you eat while you're distracted, you may not habituate to the food as you eat it. Instead, your hand may continue to move to your mouth automatically and unconsciously. At the end of eating, you'll feel stuffed but strangely unsatisfied. In the study, people who visualized themselves eating 30 M&Ms® or 30 cubes of cheese ate less of that food. Even if you're not willing to eat 30 imaginary M&Ms® first, by eating each of the real ones mindfully - with attention to the appearance, the aromas, the textures, the flavors, even the movement of your hand - your brain can take in the information and feel satiated. We call that eating what you love, and loving what you eat! Eat Mindfully, Live Vibrantly!
Michelle May, M.D. P.S. Did you catch our quotes in the April issues of Health (page 43) and Parents (page 52)?
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Mindful eating, mindful livingRead about Deanna's journey of self-discovery... Deanna had yoyo dieted since high school then discovered herself on her journey of mindful eating. She's lost 30 pounds so far "without trying," but is more focused on the awareness and freedom mindful eating has brought her. Read more about how Deanna is shedding more than just her past... |
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Make Your Meeting Meaningful and MemorableMichelle shares her powerful approach to creating sustainable healthy lifestyles with health care professionals, corporations, associations, and organizations across the country. She delivers her crucial and timely message with passion, energy, humor, and insight that transforms the way people view eating and physical activity. In addition to her keynotes and workshops, her popular facilitated mindful eating experiences engage and inspire your participants to make lasting changes that support a vibrant, healthy life. Please visit www.MichelleMayMD.com for her preview video, keynotes, workshops, NEW Community Keynote Program, and spokesperson or sponsorship information.
| | | | Where is Michelle? |
BEDA Conference
Scottsdale, AZ
March 31-April 2, 2011
Indiana Dietetic Association
Indianapolis, IN
April 14, 2011
Kansas Dietetic Association
Lenexa, Kansas
April 15, 2011
SWLC Symposium
Ontario, Canada
April 30, 2011
Valley West Community Hospital Mindful Eating Experience
Sandwich, IL
May 10, 2011
Pennsylvania Bankers Association
Boca Raton, FL
May 14, 2011
1st Annual Applachian Health Summit
Athens, OH
May 19-21, 2011
Million Dollar Round Table 2011
Atlanta, GA
June 6, 2011 GP CME Meeting
Rotorua, New Zealand
June 10-13, 2011
National Speakers Association of New Zealand
Auckland, New Zealand
June 14, 2011 Montana Academy of Family Physicians
Big Sky, Montana
July 24, 2011 AAFP National Conference for Residents and Medical Students
Kansas City, Missouri
July 29, 2011
Cornerstone Working Women
Chandler, Arizona
September 19, 2011 |
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