Do you ever reach for food when you aren't actually hungry?
Rather than depriving yourself, which typically leads to rebellion and a binge, learn how to trade white-knuckling will power, for mindfulness.
The first step in conquering my compulsive eating and binge eating disorder was all about shifting out of autopilot, numbing out mode, into curious awareness of my habits.
In this episode, I talk about how to start tuning into your own triggers for eating and how to cultivate mindful eating habits.
I mention one of my favorite Mindful Eating guru's Michelle May, MD in this episode and a really helpful "Identifying your Triggers" Handout.
If you'd like the free guide, just shoot me an email at mindfulbellie@gmail.com
This guide is extremely helpful in starting to realize all of the things that may prompt your brain to eat or crave something that you may have never realized. So many of my clients come to realize all sorts of things they had never linked to their eating habits.
Awareness is the first step to lasting habit change. Release Judgement and just get curious!
Use non-edible forms of nourishment to create new neural pathways in the brain when you experience your trigger. Try Club soda, Tea, water, go for a walk, listen to music, etc. Repeat the behavior each time you are compelled to reach for food to give your brain a new default behavior.
For Emotional Eating, when hit with an emotional trigger, fill out this sentence: I feel _____, because ______, I want ____
Ex: I feel overwhelmed because I have so much to do, I want peace.
Identify what you are looking for, that you maybe using food to achieve. Explore, how else can you experience the desired feeling. (a walk, meditation, breathing, self-care, call a friend, etc.)
If you are looking for guidance, support, and accountability on your mindful eating/health journey I am here for you. DM me on instagram @mindfulbellie or email me at mindfulbellie@gmail.com and we can set up a free strategy session to see if we'd be a good fit to work together.
Above all else,
LOVE YOURSELF <3
