Mindless Eating VS Mindful Eating

Do you know the difference between Mindless Eating VS Mindful Eating? We miss daily habits due to our rigorous routines.

Mindless Eating

Mindless eating is while you are consuming food while being distracted. Maybe watching TV while eating dinner or working at your desk while having lunch. You may not even remember eating or remember what the food taste like.

Eating past full & ignoring your body signals (eating too fast). It takes approximately 20 minutes for our brain to signal when we are satisfied/full.
Eating when emotions tell us to eat (when we are sad, bored or lonely) Ask yourself “Am I really Hungry?
When you eat alone, at random times and places
Having foods that are emotionally comforting
Eating and multitasking
– avoid multitasking, when we are distracted it is harder to listen to our body’s signals
Considering a meal an end product

Mindful Eating is allowing yourself to be aware of the nutritional benefits of the foods you are eating, using your senses to make choices and learning to be aware of your hunger cues and when you are satisfied.

Below are helpful ways you can incorporate Mindful Eating into your life:

Listening to your body & stopping when you are full (slow down)
– Sit down while eating
– Chew your food (at least 25 bites)
– Set your fork down between bites
Eating when out bodies tell us to eat (i.e. stomach growling, low energy, etc.)
– Be able to tell the difference between your body’s hunger signal or emotional triggers
Eating with others, at set times and places.
– Sit at a table
– Put food on plate/bowl, don’t eat out of containers or with your hands
– Avoiding eating in car
– Stick to a schedule to avoid eating at random times
Eating foods that are nutritionally healthy
– Avoid having “comfort” foods, sugars, etc. in the house
– Choose health options that have nutritional values
When eating… JUST EAT
– Listen to your body’s signals
– Focus on just eating
Considering where the food comes from
– where the food came from, who made it and try connecting with the food

If you are ready to start your new journey and feel your absolute best, schedule your FREE Wellness Discovery Session, to learn how I can help you achieve your goals.

references:
https://thecenterformindfuleating.org/

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