MINDFUL EATING

This one tip made all the difference for me…

Have you ever finished your meal & felt STUFFED & miserable?! I have. It’s a horrible feeling. You feel physically ill & you mentally beat yourself up for ‘knowing better’.

This was commonplace for me until I learned about MINDFUL EATING.

What is mindful eating?

• It is ‘mindfully’ paying attention to what you are putting in your mouth… the site, smells, & tastes of each bite.

• It is savoring each bite to the fullest… chewing slowly & completely. Not rushing or gulping your food.

• It is noticing INTERNAL CUES for hunger & satiety (the feeling of fullness & satisfaction).

• It is eating without distractions (like TV or phone)

Benefits of Mindful Eating:

• Weight Management- Promotes weight loss by reducing binge eating.

• Improved Digestion- Slower eating improves digestion.

• Greater Pleasure- Enhances the enjoyment of food and increases satiety.

BONUS TIP: Practice eating until you are 80% full. Let your food settle. It takes approximately 20 minutes for the stomach to signal the brain that you are full.

Mindset is an important component of any fitness & health journey. If you want your improvements to last a lifetime, training your mind is crucial.

Here’s to your health!

Stacy

H3 Fitness

Healthy. Happy. Habits.