If you don't have peace at your table...
There is hope! Part of the solution is acknowledging the culprits. In Episode #24 of The UN-Perfect Podcast, I interview registered dietician/blogger Jane Curry Weber, who gives us valuable insights into what is robbing us of rest surrounding meal times. Listen in to hear her discuss the first 8 reasons in detail...
1. Rush. Time is non-existent at mealtimes. We barely sit in the first place.
2. Table? What table?
3. Body Shame is given a seat and it affects my every bite.
4. Medical reasons – food restrictions or having to eat more than we want to, steals some of the rest when eating.
5. Eating scars – bad food memories or messages are on replay when I face my plateful.
6. Cost – I feel pressured to eat well on a small budget.
7. Food is wrapped up in emotions and eaten to comfort or is the company that doesn’t disappoint.
8. Dieting lens – I don’t see nourishment; I see calories/carbs/fat I need to limit.
During the episode, Jane offers valuable strategies and suggestions, such as...
- Start with the table, making it available and ready. And if that's not an option and your family needs to sit around the living room, make it an intentional time with the TV off, etc.
- To begin keeping body shame AWAY from the table: Instead of looking side to side (at others) or down (at your phone or in shame), look up (to the One who created you WONDERFULY).
- Whole foods and healthier food choices end up being cheaper in the end because they keep you fuller longer.
- Instead of seeing things like calories or carbs when you view your meals, start looking for the positive aspects - the good nutrients.
- For more strategies on tweaking your cravings, check out Jane's helpful posts, "How Food Cravings Overwhelm & 5ish Strategies to Conquer Them" and "2 Easy Tweaks to Create Balanced Eating (and Tone Down Cravings)"
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