Mayr Method shifts focus from ‘what we eat’ to ‘what we digest’

It is well known that our general state of health is directly linked to what we eat. Mayrlife has shifted the focus from "we are what we eat" to "we are what we digest," a concept that has gained global traction recently.

"You look very cheerful this evening, I hate to dampen your spirits, but unfortunately you haven't been able to switch to soup yet, and we'll be serving vegetable broth again," says our elegant waiter dressed in traditional attire.

In ordinary circumstances, this news would have dismayed me: Vegetable broth for dinner, and at 5:30 p.m. no less. However, I find myself unperturbed, continuing my conversation with friends beside me. As my vegetable broth is brought to the table, I receive a gentle reminder: "Please keep your voices low, or better yet, refrain from speaking altogether if possible. Focus solely on the meal before you."

The regulations in the Mayrlife dining hall are stringent — conversing or even using mobile phones is prohibited. There's a hush in the air, with an emphasis on savoring each bite slowly, chewing each morsel at least 30 times.

People from around the world, particularly those from the United States, flock to Mayrlife in the Austrian Alps to discover the art of consuming nutritious and delectable cuisine. Weight loss isn't solely about dietary restraint, a lesson reaffirmed during my recent stay at the Mayrlife Medical Health Resort.

I admire the techniques they employ. This marked my second visit, during which I endeavored to address not only my physical but also psychological propensity for overeating. For the first time in my life, I underwent hypnotherapy, delving into the hidden motivations behind my clandestine indulgence in sweets until I succumbed to bingeing.

Before...