Mindful Eating

      This time of year many of us are working on improving our health and one way to do that is to practice mindful eating.

       Now you can be mindful by deciding to eat something like a ton of holiday fudge and really enjoy it, which I have found myself doing a lot over the holidays!  But I’m talking more about listening to our bodies’ signals, controlling portions and choosing healthy foods. 

     Our mind is amazing and really good at talking us into things and helping us rationalize poor food choices.  The other night I had to stay late at work so it was around 7 PM before I was on my way home.  My mind began to tell me that I needed a cheeseburger and fries and I was close to talking myself into this.  My thoughts were something like this, “well it is late, I didn’t have dinner, there won’t be much food at home, I hardly every eat fast food, so its ok this time.”  It was a very convincing argument.  My mind had this argument for about 5 minutes before I finally just said NO, kept driving got something to eat at home.

      Most of us know what foods are good and bad and how it feels bad to overeat, but we don’t always listen to our bodies.  This New Year I am trying to be more mindful of putting healthy food into my body and eating slowly so I don’t overeat. 

        Deep breathing can be helpful when you are trying to focus and make good choices, listen to this clip for reminders on how to do deep breathing. 

     Find more tips and ideas in our book, Mindful Makeover for Moms and remember the code newyear for 50% off a workbook when you buy a book!

Live Well,

Laura