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what is mindful eating?
mindful eating is paying close attention while we eat, being fully aware of the experience.
though actually a simple idea, it's not always easy to do.
taking the time to slow down, to fully taste and savor food while not passing judgment on ourselves, can be difficult for some.
it can also be beautiful, and a huge relief to those who have spent years trying one diet after another.
mindful eating is not an all-or-nothing strategy.
care must be taken to not get overly wrapped up in the details, to avoid inventing new eating rules that could possibly lead to more frustration.
we don't want mindful eating to evolve into yet another diet. one that creates feelings of guilt, promotes self-punishment, and threatens to consume our lives.
true mindful eating allows us to become intuitively comfortable with our own body's signals.
it’s a tool to help us become more aware of what we are doing, of how we’re spending our time, of what may be passing us by.
with mindful eating, the goal is not perfection.
no one eats mindfully at all times. everyone has a disconnect between body and mind at one time or another.
sometimes we're distracted or bored. sometimes we're avoiding something. sometimes we just want to celebrate.
there's an ebb and flow to eating habits, just as there is to life in general. when we begin eating mindfully, we begin recognizing that rhythm, that cadence.
mindful eating is one path to a harmonious relationship with food.
a way to appreciate the meal in front of us. a way to be fully present while inhaling aromas and tasting flavors. a way to engage with our surroundings. a way to be in tune with our needs.
are you familiar with mindful eating?
have you ever tried practicing more awareness during a meal? what was the experience like for you? *******
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