Food is Not Just Fuel

Even from when we are babies, there is a plan to take food from our own mother’s body which can enhance connection, attachment, and closeness between mom and baby.

Throughout childhood we might engage in family traditions revolving around food that continue into our adulthood.

Even sitting around a table at school learning to share, exchange, or even just count beans (anyone else remember doing this? Lol).

Food was and is a way to taste culture, love, passion, and experiences.

People have found a way to enjoy food outside of its main nutritional benefit.

When we look at food solely as a sum of macros or calories or ingredients, I think we are missing out on the other benefits food can bring.

As an athlete it can be difficult at times to recognize this, especially in prep mode, but If we choose to think positively and mindfully about our food, incorporate foods we enjoy (for me it’s always @bambodynutrition ), make all our foods enjoyable, recognize their benefits for our function as well as focus in other areas of our life, and embrace that food brings more than fuel (rather than dismissing the idea) then we can begin to have a more mindful and peaceful relationship with it.

The biggest mistake I see competitors make is going on autopilot.

While there are many other mistakes or red flags, I’d say this one is at the top of the list.

Which is why my food relationship healing and discovery program was built with a mindfulness framework that also considers an athletes point of view, goals, and needs.

If you’re interested in learning more about the program you can learn more HERE!


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Food Relationship Healing and Discovery Program