Tag Food

Getting Off the Ride

In the book on intuitive eating, the authors talk about the guilt deprivation seesaw. It is as it sounds. When you are in a state of dieting or deprivation and feel you are being “good”, then you feel better about yourself. When you do not restrict foods banned to the naughty list, you feel guilty. [...]
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Snacking: Smart Ways to Snack

Is snacking healthy? If you have been reading my blog you know any question I ask is never black and white. It is usually the why behind it that matters. Ask yourself: 1. Are you hungry? How long has it been since you last ate? Was your last meal balanced enough? This is important to [...]
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Gaining Awareness With Food

On the Center for Mindful Eating website it states, “Awareness of the moment is where change can begin”. Being mindful and aware of your surroundings without judgement applies to many areas of life, one of which is mindful eating. When someone practices mindful eating, they acknowledge the food they have chosen for taste and nourishment, [...]
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