We’ve heard a lot about mindful eating. But have you ever stopped to think about what it actually means? And how about mindless eating, if any? On the surface, mindful eating sounds like a great idea. Who wouldn’t want to be more present and aware while eating? But for many...
Mindful Eating
One of the reasons people look into mindful eating is because they are struggling with emotional eating. If you tend to eat more when you are stressed or bored or have different eating habits during these times in your life, you might be an emotional eater. While emotional eating is...
One of the biggest benefits of becoming a mindful eater is that you can start improving your relationship with food. One of the main goals of mindful eating is to help you break free from the cycle of yo-yo dieting and disordered eating. If you’re someone who has struggled with...
Grounding techniques are a way to maintain focus on one thing, and to stop your racing thoughts in their tracks. People use it for a wide range of things, from stopping a panic attack, to helping with emotional stress. It can also be used in combination with mindfulness and mindful...
Mindful eating, in its simplest definition, is eating with intention and attention. It means being aware of why you are eating, being present while you are eating, and noticing how food makes you feel both physically and emotionally. It’s about making choices based on what will nourish your body and...
If you have been reading about mindful eating, you know many of the “rules” associated with it. Remove distractions, stop eating at your desk, turn the TV off, and focus on your food—these are all practices that can help you be more mindful of what you’re eating and how much...