Mindful Eating Articles and Vibrant Living Tips Right at Your Fingertips!
By labeling yourself (or your client) as an “emotional eater” or a “binge eater,” you are setting up a self-fulfilling prophecy. Repeating this definition over and over tells your brain who you are, and therefore, what you do. Your identity as an emotional eater or binge eater will continue to drive your actions.
Diets temporarily treat symptoms, not causes; diets temporarily change behaviors, not the source of those behaviors. The "treatment" paradigm is flawed, yet so pervasive that millions of people are trapped in outdated beliefs and behaviors, despite all of the evidence that it's not moving the majority toward healthier, happier, more vibrant lives.
With all the diet-hype, it is difficult to cultivate your attention and maintain your intention to make healing your relationship with food the priority over temporarily losing a few pounds.
Do you tell yourself the big lie? Perhaps you’re familiar some version of this: When (something happens), then (I’ll do, feel, or be something different). The problem is that often the when never arrives and/or the then never happens. In the meantime we’re postponing our lives and missing other possibilities. If and when when comes, we simply replace it with another when. Day by day, promise by promise, our lives slip away.
What are you doing for the love of your life—yourself—on Valentine’s Day? Need to improve your relationship? Here are eight ways to be your valentine.
People often ask, "How long does it take to learn to eat mindfully?" I’ve noticed that people go through four distinct phases. The Four Stages of Learning is a helpful model for understanding the process.
Small New Year's resolutions practiced consistently are far more powerful than a huge temporary overhaul. Make small New Year's Resolutions for big changes!
Don't be good. Feel good! Do threats actually work to change behavior long term? No! Motivation for sustainable change comes when the choices you make feel good.
Amazingly, resolving my struggle with food became a gift that has made my entire life better. And for that, I am so grateful!
There are many stressors for young adults heading off to college. "How do I prevent the Freshman 15?" shouldn't be one of them. These 15 mindful eating tips will help.
