Sustainable Wellness by Matt Mumber

Author:Matt Mumber
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Career Press
Published: 2012-03-16T04:00:00+00:00

Why do we eat?

Nutrition has become one of the most emotion-laden subjects in our world today. Some have too much food and some have too little. There are comfort foods, guilty pleasures, yo-yo dieting, and much more. Take some time to recognize and name how you may be caught up in some of these habits and patterns surrounding food and consumption. For example, if you find yourself eating a great deal after coming home from a busy day at work, focus and awareness may help you realize that you are eating to relax or find comfort. You can identify and name this process “eating to manage stress.” By naming the situation, you take away a great deal of its power. Naming introduces a little space to make a conscious choice and manage your stress differently. Some options might be going for a walk or mindfully drinking a cup of relaxing tea, such as chamomile, which also soothes the stomach.

This is an excellent area to practice patience and non-judgment. An extra piece of chocolate doesn’t have to be consumed with a side of guilt! When consumed mindfully and freely, an occasional small treat might be enough to satisfy. We can consciously choose to eat smaller portions of treats and pick ones that have higher nutritional value. Rather than drinking a chocolate milk shake, we can choose a more full-flavored and nutritious piece of dark chocolate. It’s also a good idea to consider feeding our body throughout the day, rather than consuming only two or three large meals. Five or six small meals can limit the overeating that often happens with larger meals. It can also help prevent feeling tired as our body works to digest large amounts of food eaten all at once.

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