Do You Use Food to Cope?
For many of us who want to manage our weight, emotions are our enemy. We eat in response to feelings, or as an attempt to avoid them.
5 Questions to Help You Make Mindful Choices
Mindful choices means being aware of what you (and your body) might want to eat when you are physically hungry, and choosing accordingly.
I Have To, What, Meditate?
The primary tool in mindful eating is meditation. By meditating, you cultivate attention and awareness, which increases your ability to stay focused.
Are You Hungry?
If mindful eating is about awareness, then mindful hunger is about being aware of your hunger. It’s about noticing when you are hungry.
A Mindful Halloween
If you love sweets, you might have a love/hate relationship with Halloween. Being surrounded by so much candy can tax even the strongest willpower. Fortunately, mindful eating is not about willpower–it is about awareness and choice.