How long does it take ...

[Babette R]

for you to finish a meal? I've never been a fast eater but I've noticed that over the last week or so that I'm slower than ever! Today it took me 40 minutes to eat ... I'm basically having to just about force myself to eat something - even though it tastes good I don't seem to be able to eat much.

Anyway, just wondering if anyone else has the issue?

[ICDogg]

I don't seem to have that issue :D

But I kind of wish I did, I wouldn't eat so much...

[garydogwoo]

not fast / not slow, however if i am by myself i tend to eat a little faster.
gw

[WereBear]

Actually, this is a technique I often rely upon: if I stretch out my meals, I wind up eating less. Taking a small quantity, taking my time, and telling myself I can have more if I want... often results in leftovers. Which are a good thing!

[anthonyc]

I scoff my meals down like a dog that hasn't eaten in a week lol

[aj_cohn]

I always breathe twice during meals, so about 10 minutes is about how long it takes me.

[LaZigeuner]

I've always been kind of slow.
After a while on low carb, I became pretty damn slow.
Now I'm excruciatingly slow.

I just don't like eating fast. It gives me indigestion. If I'm short on time, I'd rather eat only 1 or 2 bites slowly, than the entire thing. Sometimes that means I'll eat less for the day, sometimes that means I'll be extra hungry later.

[CMCM]

for you to finish a meal? I've never been a fast eater but I've noticed that over the last week or so that I'm slower than ever! Today it took me 40 minutes to eat ... I'm basically having to just about force myself to eat something - even though it tastes good I don't seem to be able to eat much.

Anyway, just wondering if anyone else has the issue?

I think being a slow eater is a very GOOD thing! The slower the better! I was always a super fast eater, and would overeat before I realized I was actually full. Doing Atkins for a long time has helped me eat slowly, and I really like this. I'm now in touch with being full, and knowing when to stop!

Also...if you can't eat a lot, don't force yourself. One thing I've learned is that I actually need way less food than I ever used to think. So pay attention to your appetite. If you feel like you've had enough...you've had enough, so stop eating!

[hk-lowcarb]

I would say that most of my meals at home are done within 20 minutes. But, when I', hungry and eating alone, 10 will often suffice.

[ahelblin9]

I eat too fast, still eat too fast. Maybe I should focus on slowing down.

[Babette R]

Also...if you can't eat a lot, don't force yourself. One thing I've learned is that I actually need way less food than I ever used to think. So pay attention to your appetite. If you feel like you've had enough...you've had enough, so stop eating!

No, I have never forced myself to eat ... but with some of the meds I take it's necessary to eat ... plus, I'm a diabetic - so have to watch I don't crash.

[Amanda1978]

With 3 kids and my 5 daycare kids I gobble my food when I get the chance, but given the opportunity I will sit down and really enjoy each bite.

[Amanda1978]

I do slowly drink and savor each sip of coffee in the morning. That I can do even with kids snuggling, screaming, fighting, laughing and climbing all over me. :)

[Abbie_B.]

I eat too fast but sometimes I think I'm doing it because I still have the mindset to finish the plate I've prepared. I'm probably just bored with the meal because I'm not that hungry. Weird. Maybe I should make tiny plates for meals and see if that works!

[adnil53]

I scoff my meals down like a dog that hasn't eaten in a week lol

Me too! Well, maybe not quite that fast... :lol: