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August 21, 2017
I’m preparing to give a presentation on mindful eating to a group of therapists and other mental health clinicians next week. It’s really gotten me thinking deeper about mindful eating as an avenue back to our true selves.
Here’s the deal: We as a culture are incredibly disconnected from our bodies and our appetites. Our appetites for food, and our appetites for other things in life.
Our world is so distracted – our attention is literally what marketers are competing for (and, guess what, they’re good at it).
So when it comes to eating, we often aren’t in tune with the signals from our bodies, and we aren’t really paying attention to the food itself. Think about the last time you ate – what else were you doing at the time? Working, watching TV, driving, using your phone or computer, something else?
What would it be like to just focus on eating next time? To focus on how your body feels and fully experience the food? This is called “mindful eating.”
Common objections to mindful eating:
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“How to” eat mindfully:
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Mindful eating is a way back into your body. Rather than following an external set of rules about what to eat and how much to eat, you are tuning in to your internal cues for hunger and satiety.
As you find your way back to your body, you will also get back in touch with your appetite for things outside of food. You might find yourself “hungry” for connection, adventure, relaxation, rest, and all sorts of other things.
It’s amazing what happens when you honor your various appetites, for food and otherwise. Your true self knows what it wants and needs if you listen.
I'm a Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian (CEDRD) with a master’s degree in dietetics and nutrition. My passion is helping you find peace with food - and within yourself.
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