INPUT ARTICLE: Article: The drain stopper will have a notch in the bottom with a hole (aligned with the stopper's stem) behind it. Line up the stopper so that the notch is facing directly toward the opening for the lift handle, which is usually directly behind the faucet spigot. Maintain this alignment as you insert the stopper into the drain opening. Your kit will come with a small plastic ring that is slightly wider in diameter on one side than the other. Place the narrower side into the opening first. This washer will help hold the ball on the pivot rod in place and provide a watertight seal. Insert the rod at a slightly downward angle. If your drain stopper is lined up properly, you should be able to feed the rod through the hole without much fuss. You'll know you've succeeded if the drain stopper bobs up and down in the sink. Pull up on the stopper to verify the attachment — if you can't pull it out of the drain opening, then it's attached. Tighten the nut by hand onto the threads on the end of the tailpipe's horizontal stub. If you overtighten the nut, the pivot rod may not be able to move up and down freely — test the rod's movement, and loosen the nut slightly if necessary. Drop the lift handle into the opening in the faucet fixture — it's almost always right behind the spigot. Under the sink, use the provided screw to connect the bottom of the lift handle to the top of the extension bar at the clevis joint. You'll end up with a single vertical shaft, the bottom of which should intersect with the roughly horizontal pivot rod. Make sure the series of holes in the extension bar are facing the pivot rod. Angle the pivot rod downward until the drain stopper pops up to its highest position in the sink basin. Feed the pivot rod through the corresponding hole in the extension bar, so that you maintain this downward angle on the pivot rod as much as possible. Use the V-shaped spring clamp that comes with the kit to hold the pivot rod and extension bar together. Lift up on the lift handle and see if the drain stopper plugs the sink drain completely. Run water in the sink to ensure that there is a good seal. If the stopper isn't holding the water in the basin, try adjusting the connection between the pivot rod and extension bar — typically by moving the connection to the next highest hole in the extension bar. Open the drain and run water down the drain for a few minutes. Check for leaks around the pivot nut and any other pipe connections you've made. Run a clean, dry tissue around each connection to check for small leaks. Tighten any connections as needed. If the connection still leaks, you'll need to replace any washers at that connection, or possibly the section of pipe itself.

SUMMARY: Align and place the drain stopper into the sink's drain opening. Insert the tapered plastic washer into the horizontal stub on the tailpipe. Feed the pivot rod into the stub and through the hole on the drain stopper. Feed the pivot nut over the pivot rod and tighten it onto the pipe stub. Install and connect the lift handle and extension bar. Connect the pivot rod to the extension bar. Test the stopper and check for leaks. Check for leaks under the sink.


INPUT ARTICLE: Article: of what it feels like to be hungry (or full). Next time you go a while without eating (e.g., between lunch and dinner), take a few moments to sit quietly and make note of the sensations in your body. If you’re really hungry, you may notice growling or rumbling in your stomach, hunger pangs, or tiredness, shakiness, and irritability (due to low blood sugar). Likewise, pay attention to the sensations you feel while you are eating, so that you can stop when you are satisfied (and not over-full).  When you’re too full, you may feel bloated, uncomfortable, or even nauseated. It’s easy to lose touch with your body’s natural hunger and satiation signals if you either overeat or deprive yourself of food on a regular basis. If you feel the urge to eat but aren’t feeling any physical signs of hunger, stop and ask yourself what you’re feeling. Sometimes you may want to eat in response to an emotional need—for example, if you are feeling bored, sad, angry, or stressed out. If you identify an emotional culprit, look for a way to address what you are feeling without reaching for a snack. For example, if you’re feeling sad about something, try calling a supportive friend or writing about your feelings in a journal. Sometimes, your desire to eat may be a simple response to an environmental cue, like that big box of donuts sitting in the break room. If you’re fixating on a tempting snack but not really feeling hungry, try distracting yourself with something else (like playing a game on your phone). If you keep snacks around your home, put them away in places where you won’t see them every time you walk into the room. That way, you won’t be tempted to eat them unless you’re actually hungry. Try not to multitask during meals or scarf down your food on the go. Instead, sit down to eat without distractions and really focus on the food. Think about the flavors and sensations you are experiencing as you eat. This will make eating more satisfying and enjoyable, and also help you be more aware of the messages your body is sending you while you eat.  Use all your senses as you eat. Admire the way the food looks and smells before you take a bite. Notice the way it feels as well as how it tastes. For example, if you’re eating an apple, don’t just pay attention to the sweet/tart flavor. Notice the crisp sensation that you feel when you bite into it and the way the juice floods into your mouth when you chew. Having a healthy relationship with food doesn’t have to mean depriving yourself of treats. If you’re actually hungry and you crave a chocolate chip cookie, go for it. Just pay attention to what your body is telling you, and only eat enough to satisfy your hunger. Allowing yourself to eat your favorite decadent desserts or comfort foods now and then will help you feel less tempted to binge on them. If you don’t enjoy exercising, look for ways to get yourself moving that don’t feel like a chore. For example, you might try dancing, playing a sport you like, doing work in the garden, or going for a walk with a friend. That way, you can burn calories without feeling like you are punishing yourself for enjoying your food. In addition to helping you stay fit, doing fun physical activities can boost your confidence and improve your mood. It’s also a great distraction when you’re tempted to eat out of boredom. If you find yourself criticizing your eating choices, stop and address your inner critic. Gently remind yourself that you are not what you eat, and that eating certain things does not make you bad, weak, or a failure. Once you break the habit of chastising yourself for eating “bad” foods, you will find yourself less fixated on those foods (and less likely to binge on them).  Resist the temptation to criticize others for their food choices, too. If you make an effort to stop speaking negatively about food and eating, it will be easier to change the way you think about it. If someone else criticizes you or tries to make you feel guilty about what you’re eating, stand up for your decision without apologies or excuses. It’s your right to decide what you eat. For example, if someone says, “Are you really going to eat that?” you might say, “I sure am! It’s delicious!”

SUMMARY:
Be mindful Assess your emotional state before you eat. Avoid the urge to eat just because food is in front of you. Take time to enjoy your meals. Eat what you crave, but stop when you’re full. Find fulfilling ways to stay active. Try to let go of guilt associated with eating.