I wrote my first blog post about mindful eating in 2008. Since then I've written several more posts and an entire book about mindful eating.

Mindful Eating, Mindfulness, Self-CareAnnie MahonSeptember 8, 2018 Comments

An Honest Conversation: World Eating Disorder Action Day June 2

June 2 is World Eating Disorders Day, a day meant to provide awareness of the challenges that cause so much suffering and shame for those who are afflicted.

Difficulties & Loss, Mindful Eating, MindfulnessAnnie MahonMay 29, 2016World earring disorder action dayComment

To Eat or Not To Eat, or Blacking Out and Waking Up

Since my book about mindful cooking and eating came out in September, I have been speaking and teaching more about the practice of mindful eating, and how to work with habits that cause us to suffer.

Mindful Eating, Mindfulness, Self-Care, RelationshipsAnnie MahonDecember 14, 2015 Comments

Eat to Your Heart's Content

Thanksgiving at our house is pretty funny. In our family we have several committed meat eaters, a few vegans, one experienced foodie, one daughter with food sensitivities, and those whose needs vary each year.

Mindful Eating, Mindfulness, RelationshipsAnnie MahonDecember 1, 2013thanksgivingComment

Enlightenment and PB&J

Taking a break from writing about mindful eating, I found myself in the kitchen eating from a spoon filled with peanut butter and jelly.

Mindful Eating, MindfulnessAnnie MahonJuly 14, 2013Comment

Vessel of Appropriate Measure

I recently learned the sanskrit word for bowl, patra. During the Buddha's time, monks and nuns took their patra on alms rounds.

Mindful Eating, Mindfulness, Self-Care, RelationshipsAnnie MahonDecember 14, 2012monastics Comments

Olga's Kitchen - Nothing More or Less than Delicious

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of visiting my family in Michigan. While I'm there, I always try to have a sandwich at Olga's Kitchen restaurant.

Mindful Eating, Mindfulness, RelationshipsAnnie MahonMarch 2, 2011eating, food, Olga's, sensual pleasures

Stop Scratching

Last weekend, my dear younger sister came to visit with her husband and her four small children. It was a lovely visit, although one day was dreary and rainy, so I had the bright idea to take the kids to a bowling alley.

Mindful Eating, MindfulnessAnnie MahonNovember 16, 2009

Fat and Sugar and Mindfulness

I hope that you are enjoying the slow pace of summer and the longer days... I really love when it stays light until 9pm, so I have more time to be outside with friends and family.

Difficulties & Loss, Mindful Eating, MindfulnessAnnie MahonJuly 16, 2009

Belly Love

Recently I have been paying more attention to my belly. Not just doing plank pose to try to firm it up, but also practicing softening it.

Mindful Eating, Mindfulness, Self-Care, RelationshipsAnnie MahonMarch 16, 2009

I Ate the Whole Mango

Yesterday I was eating a mango at my kitchen table. It was really delicious. One of my teenage daughters, who especially loves mangos, was sitting in the living room studying for final exams.

Mindful Eating, Mindfulness, Self-Care, RelationshipsAnnie MahonJune 1, 2008

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