Eating Mindfully is not Code for Eating Irresponsibly

Eating mindfully is very different than just eating whatever

Sometimes I struggle with saying it’s “irresponsible” eating because “food is food” right?

Well to be honest, no

Overtime we learn what makes our body feel best

Eating mindfully is not about eating whatever we want because “there are no bad foods”
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It’s about tuning into your body’s needs

So when you go out to eat, go on vacation, or are on the run

you’re not just reacting to what’s available to you

but you’re making choices based on what’s necessary for you

Whether that means you pack food, ask for some changes when they make it, or you just eat what they have and listen to your body without stressing it

Mindful eating has many principles

Including;
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• being aware of hunger levels
• appreciating the food you’re about to eat
• turning off distractions
• tasting every bite
• knowing if you’re eating out of hunger or for another reason
• eating regularly and not skipping to hoard food or macros
• not consuming guilt and shame with the food
• making the choice to avoid foods that make your body feel less than amazing
• eating what you want but also what you need more of
• and allowing yourself to eat any and all foods

Very similar to intuitive eating

Eating has become so damn complicated and as athletes it actually does matter what we eat and how much of it we consume

It would be very irresponsible to just eat “whatever” with no regard for your body

It would also be very irresponsible to eat excessive amounts of what your body loves

It would be irresponsible to cut out a whole macronutrient or not consider your micronutrients

Making mindful choices shows that you’re taking personal pride and responsibility for how you feel

I recommend setting one goal for yourself to become more mindful wii your eating this week

Whether you follow a plan or not, this can help you

Just choose one thing. Maybe that is turning off your tv when you eat or it’s choosing to get lost in the taste of it all

One step today, master it, then take the next 😊💜

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