# Hara Hachi Bu — Full Description

## Overview
Hara Hachi Bu is a free mindful eating web app built on the ancient Okinawan principle of stopping when you are 80% full. It helps people break the habit of mindless, fast eating through two simple tools: a chew counter and a fullness pause timer.

## Core Features

### Chew Counter
Tracks the number of chews per bite. Encourages users to chew more, slow down, and become aware of how fast they eat. Most people chew 3-5 times and swallow. The goal is 20-30 chews per bite.

### 80% Pause Timer
A timer that prompts you mid-meal to pause, put down your fork, and check in with your body. Gives your stomach time to signal fullness before you've overeaten.

## Philosophy
Most overeating happens because of speed — the brain's fullness signal lags 15-20 minutes behind the stomach. Slowing down mechanically (chewing more, pausing mid-meal) closes that gap without willpower or calorie counting.

## Who it's for
- Solopreneurs and knowledge workers who eat at their desk
- People practicing intuitive eating
- Anyone who wants to lose weight or eat less without tracking macros
- Health-conscious individuals who want simple, sustainable habits

## Technical
- Free web app, no login required
- Deployed on Vercel
- Mobile and desktop friendly

## Links
- App: https://eat80.georgelongovitis.com
- More tools by George: https://georgelongovitis.com
- Products: https://gear.georgelongovitis.com