Michelle is the founder of the Am I Hungry?® Mindful Eating Program and author of “Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat.” As a physician, speaker, writer and consultant, she has shared her powerful and innovative approach with workshop participants, health care professionals and organizations across the country.

I Can’t Believe I Ate the Whole Thing!
I love the holidays. For weeks, my family has been planning for the significant meals we’ll share. We’re each assigned to bring the traditional dishes we’ve become known for, and with our large family, there’s always plenty. During the blessing my uncle always gives thanks for the food that nourishes our bodies. Then the nourishment begins. After dinner people are sprawled out in front of the television, occasionally groaning or dozing off.
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Save the Stuffing for the Turkey, Try Mindful Eating Instead
This holiday season, experience maximal pleasure from all the wonderful food and special occasions. By eating mindfully, you’ll eat less and enjoy it more. The key to mindful eating is to notice the details. Pretend you’re writing an article about your Thanksgiving or other holiday meal for a gourmet magazine.
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Different Shades of Grey
Shades of grey has changed the lives of countless individuals – and can change your life too. No, I’m not talking about the blockbuster book series! You may have noticed a false “either-or” dilemma that plagues our culture’s approach to eating – and most other things: good or bad, right or wrong, all or nothing, in control or out of control. Psychologists call this “dichotomous” or “black and white” thinking.
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