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2/28/2018 Comments

Earning Food & Intuitive Eating

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​How often do we feel guilt even before we've started to eat certain foods? For some of us these foods are carbs, or chocolate, ice cream, even fruit- the list is never ending.
I am reflecting on the concept of "earned food" as I savor a piece of dark chocolate with blueberries. Years ago, before I learned mindful eating/intuitive eating practices, I would have devoured this chocolate, perhaps reached for more without pause, and then berated myself mere moments later- demeaning myself for my lack of willpower and loss of control.
This is what we're taught to believe: that eating "forbidden" foods is a sign of weakness. The diet and fitness industry has made millions of dollars on the concept of good carbs and bad carbs, good starch and bad starch, good fruit and bad fruit. I call bullshit.
When we are out of tune with out body, we are reactive in nature. Have an uncomfortable feeling? Reach for the brownies. Got rejected? Unload a bag of potato chips. It doesn't have to be this way. By introducing practices such as meditation into our lives, we begin to gain the ability to become an observer of our thoughts, feelings, and emotions, as opposed to being a slave to them. When we gain the ability to view our thoughts as simply additional information, we can then view them in a more holistic way. Sometimes they may still mean you reach for the brownie, and that's great! 
​The difference is this time you're fully aware of why you're craving that particular food, and you can eat it more mindfully, with gratitude for what it's providing to your body in that moment. Then when you are satiated, you can be done eating and move on. It truly can be that simple.
Food is not something to be earned, it is an energy source to be consumed and utilized to allow us to live our lives to our fullest potential. How incredible is that?! The next time you have an overwhelming craving, perhaps take a moment to breathe into it. Ask yourself where the craving is originating and if that's truly what you need. Perhaps you need a nap, a bath, or a hug instead. Listen. And then proceed as your body is directing. Continue to practice this as you can and see how your relationship with your mind, body, and food evolves.
I would love to hear your experiences with mindful/intuitive eating!
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