Imagine yourself being able to put your mind at rest. Come to an end with cravings deciding what, when and how much to eat. Get in control of those healthy eating habits you really want for yourself. Not at least, being able to fully enjoy a good meal.

What is mindful eating all about?

Mindful eating has become hugely popular these days as a branch from mindfulness. In fact, mindfulness has been practised for thousands of years in Eastern religions, but it wasn’t until Western scientists experienced its positive results it became popular in this part of the world too.

Think about it, in our stressful and multitasking world where the society and everything and everyone in it evolves in a quick pace, could there be a better time to explore these techniques?

Why is mindful eating such a challenge?

As a result of our hectic lives, our meals have turned into a quick replenishment of energy, so we can quickly go back to things where we left it.

The chance for choosing something simple, quick, easily accessible and ready-made, is pretty big. Unfortunately, this is related to unhealthy foods that yes, will satisfy your hunger, but in the long run make you feel unmotivated, difficult focusing and lack of energy to perform.

Living a healthier lifestyle

In order for you to live a healthy life and being able to do what you want for many years to come, it’s important to understand your own mindset regarding food. Being able to connect certain emotions/situations with food and also being able to react upon them is a true game changer for start feeling in control of your eating habits.

It’s a fact that everyone who is experiencing weight loss by following some kind of program will lose weight. Unfortunately, only a small percentage (about 10 %) of them will keep it off years down the line.

How to become a mindful eater

Mindful eating goes hand in hand with weight management. You can say it’s more a shift of focus from weight to wellbeing, from how you look to how you feel.

Don’t worry, mindful eating has nothing to do with sitting cross-legged on the floor and forcing negative thoughts away.

Mindful eating is to fully understand your needs. It all comes down to the present and what you are doing right here and right now. You don’t have to plan anything; you just practice it as you go.

Most importantly, this is all about paying attention to your food and should be without any judgment. That’s also why there’s no right or wrong since it’s based on your experience of the moment.

Have a go yourself and become more aware about your eating habits and how delicious food really tastes!

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