Mindful Eating
Common Misperceptions When Starting a Mindfulness Practice
The practice of mindfulness is increasingly becoming part of the mainstream of western society as more people are turned on to the benefits of leading mindful lifestyles. Just like anything else that achieves a lot of media attention though, mindfulness is not without its misconceptions, many of which are quite off base. The following are…
Read MoreHarnessing Mindfulness for Weight Loss
The weight loss struggle is real, and everyone has their own set of reasons for not being able to maintain the weight that they lose. The restrictions are often unsustainable and they inevitably ditch the diet. Others are unable to control their portions. Most people just lose motivation. There is a mindful alternative. There is…
Read MoreWhat Are You Really Hungry For?
Millions of people around the world use food as a way to relieve stress or numb pain. We focus here on food, but, of course, it is not the only weapon of distraction from underlying angst, discomfort, or pain that we use. The discussion below may still resonate. We often don’t notice the difference between physical hunger and…
Read More5 Tips for Banishing Cravings
One of the biggest challenges to making healthy change in our life is addressing our cravings. Cravings come up in many different aspects of our lives. When it comes to healthy eating, cravings are caused by a number of things, including low blood sugar and hormones. Additionally, emotions may trigger cravings. If your boss disrespected you or…
Read MoreDeveloping Consistency When Creating New Habits
With the new year ahead, are you looking to create new habits? Habits can move us forward, or they can hold us back, regardless they define who we are. We can turn unhealthy or unproductive habits into healthier or productive ones by mastering the concept of consistency. Habits Are Formed By Repetition If you think…
Read MoreYes, It is Possible
We are coming down the home stretch for 2020 and it’s been quite a year. If you’ve been successful with some or all of your goals for the year – Congratulations! Stay focused so you can maintain your momentum. Some of the goals you’ve set for yourself this year may be off track though. And you…
Read More5 Ways To Integrate Mindfulness Into Your Daily Life
We often talk about mindfulness in the context of a sitting or moving meditation. But mindfulness is a practice ultimately meant to be weaved into your day to day life. Give some thought to some choice times throughout the day when you can work mindfulness into your daily life apart from a sitting or moving…
Read MoreHow Mindful Eating Can Change Your Relationship With Food
Have you tried everything you can think of to say goodbye to cravings with no luck whatsoever? With mindful eating, you don’t need to spend so much energy on crushing your cravings completely. A Few Reasons Why Mindful Eating Can Work So Well: While mindful eating can help with weight loss, there are plenty of reasons to adopt…
Read MoreBenefits of Journaling Food and Mood
How often do you keep track of what you’re really eating and drinking? You have probably heard a lot about the benefits of maintaining a gratitude journal. A food journal has many benefits as well. It’s much easier than you realize to underestimate how much you’re actually eating and to think that you’re eating healthier…
Read More30-Day Self Care Challenge – Swapping Into Healthier Alternatives
It can be really hard to find time for self-care. There does not seem to be enough hours in the day to meet the demands of work and home life much less time for yourself. Even so, you can still work in small adjustments that can have substantive payback. An accessible way to incorporate…
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