7 Ideas For More Mindful Eating
If you feel like eating gives you more anxiety than pleasure, you’re not alone.
For many many years I white-knuckled my way through bland tuna packs, fat-free dressing, dry bread, or unsatisfying gulps of a dish as I numbed out to work or television….or while hiding in the pantry.
Getting out of diet culture & healing my relationship with food has made eating FUN again (never thought I’d say that!).
These days I celebrate flavor, texture, aroma, ambiance & slowww down while savoring meals.
It's something that I geek out about with clients in their own process ALL THE TIME. I love witnessing their personal path in adopting more authentic joy through meals & which tools resonate at different phases of their healing journey.
A few examples of tools that help along the way:
Start with 1 meal or snack to eat more mindfully- for me, lunch was the easiest & I built from there.
Turn off technology & turn UP the background music (I love “French Cafe” on Spotify).
Set the table. You don’t have to re-vamp your entire dinnerware, just start with 1 pretty plate or bowl (or use what you’ve got!). I love to grab dishes on the Sale table at Anthropologie or in funky thrift stores.
Create a mood. Dim the lights at night, light a candle, take your meal outside during the day or to a place with more natural light.
Add flavor. Seasonings, oils, dressing, dips- these are ESSENTIAL for more delicious meals. Stock you kitchen so that you’re ready.
Keep it simple. Whether you’re cooking from scratch, heating up a frozen meal or ordering takeout- start with the path of least resistance & shush your inner critic ;)
Celebrate + curiosity. Consider what you’re eating- HOW you’re eating it, what your body feels like. Savor the things that you like, note what you might do differently next time. And move forward.
Sending you curiosity into your week ahead! If you’re looking for even more ideas to stay informed and inspired on your body image journey, be sure to download a free Body Acceptance Starter Kit.
