Questions

I just read Chris Brogan's post.  He is talking about the power of questions.  His focus is more on the outward but the same power lies in questions posed to yourself.

Before you take the first bite of food, ask yourself if you are really hungry.  You might be surprised at what you start learning.  For many of us, we run on autopilot.  We eat breakfast because "it's the most important meal of the day".  We eat lunch because the clock tells us it is noon -- and that's what we do at noon, right?  We eat a "balanced" dinner (meat, starch, veggies) or at least we think we should and feel guilty when we don't because that is what healthy people do -- and who doesn't want to be healthy?

Between all those times, we snack.  We know we "shouldn't" or we think it's okay because it is "just" the baggie of carrots and celery (that we don't really want but it gives us something to do).

If you start to question yourself about being hungry -- you might learn that you are just bored and looking for some entertainment.  Or, you might realize that you aren't hungry but often grab something to eat at that time of day (habit).  Or, you might realize what you are putting into your mouth is only a substitute for the food you are really hungry for but are denying yourself because it is "too" whatever (high-fat, high-carb, not healthy, etc.).

The power of questions lie in becoming more aware of what you're doing.  And then knowing you have options about how you want to proceed.