Robin Hornstein, Ph.D.

Who are we and where can you find us?

Hornstein, Platt and Associates is a woman run psychotherapy practice with 8 clinicians specializing in Eating Disorders, Infertility Issues, Children, Couples, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, and General Issues related to well being.  We can be found at:

255 S. 17th Street, Suite 1405

Philadelphia, PA 19103

We accept most insurances. 

Mindfulness Eating

One way that one can learn to eat when hungry and stop when full, the hallmark of healthy eating, is to try a mindful eating exercise.  Take a small amount of a food that you would enjoy eating; this could be any type of food you like.  Sit with the food and observe for a few minutes.  Breathe deeply, feel the air in your lungs and become aware of your body in space.  Follow this, when ready, by picking up the food you have chosen.  Use your senses to really study it and become connected to this food.  Feel it, smell it, notice the colors and understand that this is a gift you are giving yourself.  When you are ready take a bite, notice where you feel it on your tongue, notice the smell and the sound of your eating.  Feel the sensation of swallowing.  Do this a few times until the food is gone or you feel satisfied.  Pay attention to your breath, the room you are in and how you feel.  Pay attention to the inner critic judging some part of what you have just done.  Quiet that voice by either letting it go by or calming it's fear with a reassurance.  Try this way of eating on a regular basis and let your feelings speak to you as you continue to participate in aware, in the moment, eating.