MEAL - Mindful Eating And Living

Healthy relationship with food 🥑🧘‍♀️🍕

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Before you begin eating, take a moment to reflect upon how you feel. Are you rushed? Stressed? Sad? Bored? Hungry? What are your wants, and what are your needs?

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Take time to recognise the aroma, flavour, taste and texture of your meals. This will help you enjoy your eating experience.

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Keeping a journal forces you to take a closer look at your routine and habits.

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What did you have for breakfast? Be honest. Many people eat the same thing day in and day out. Notice whether you are stuck in any kind of rut or routine.

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Take a moment before eating to notice the aroma, visual appeal, and even texture of the food.

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You aren't superman. Sometimes you need a break. You cannot simply "set your mind to it" and somehow willpower your way through without dropping the ball eventually.

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Act like you're a food critic (whether your meal is fine dining or leftovers) and eat slowly and carefully while paying attention to every little flavor that arises while eating. Pay attention to every little sensation you feel as a result of each individual bite.

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It is entirely normal to eat in response to thoughts and feelings from time to time. Recognising this without judgement, and satisfying your emotions by enjoying the food slowly with all four senses. This can support you with emotional eating behaviours.

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If you get the urge for a snack while doing your homework or studying, stop and take a break so that you can give eating 100% of your attention. Try to avoid multitasking while you eat. When you eat, just eat.

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Turn off your T.V., close your phone, turn away or at least sit away from your desktop computer, and away from anything else that could potentially distract you while you're eating.

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Enjoy every bite you take and chew your food slowly and properly. Not only with it help in better digestion of food but will also keep you satiated for a longer period of time.

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The more quickly we move the more difficult it is for our mind to keep up with our body, so slowing down is an increased opportunity for mindfulness.

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Choose nutritious foods that are satisfying to you, give you energy and are nourishing to your body.

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Try to get 30 chews out of each bite. Take time to enjoy the flavors and textures in your mouth before you swallow. This may also help prevent overeating by giving your gut time to send messages to the brain to say you’re full.

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You don't have to quit drinking soda pop entirely - just limit yourself to 1 or 2 times per week. For bonus points, use this as a reward that you only get when you’ve stuck with your plan.

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Doing aerobic exercise, also called cardio, is one of the best things you can do for your mental and physical health.

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Drinking enough water can have numerous benefits. Surprisingly, it can boost the number of calories you burn.

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Resist eating straight from the bag or the box. Not only is it easier to overeat when you can’t see how much you’ve had, but it is also harder to fully appreciate your food when it is hidden from view.

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Social relationships are incredibly important not only for your mental well-being but also your physical health.

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Instead of going on a diet, try adopting a healthier lifestyle. Focus on nourishing your body instead of depriving it.