A pressing topic I’ve deliberately been avoiding…
I’ve been listening, with all good intention, to what my mentor has been saying about food, but time and time again, I still find myself in front of the fridge, or snack cupboard, looking for something to eat!
Sometimes I am really hungry, which would be the obvious reason to need something to eat, but on most occasions - I’m just there.
Hhmm what is there to eat?
In the past I would have just taken anything that appeals to me, shoved it into my mouth, and obli-vious-ly moved along.
My regular walks to the fridge still happen - out of habit - but now I would consciously stop and ask myself first:
Why do I need to eat?
Why am I craving this particular taste or food item?
Am I just bored, or do I need to feed an emotion of some sort?
The awareness is there, and that's a good thing.
By now I know damn well what's good for me and what not - but I'm still finding myself there.
I've become more conscious of my relationship with food, knowing that we as humans don't really just need food for energy or nutrition. My environment, exercise, the sun and various relationships provides me with more than enough emotional and spiritual sustenance.
I’ve also started using food to stimulate particular emotional states within myself.
In the past I abused food - made myself guilty of binge-eating, overeating and even deliberately starved myself.
I also nurtured unnecessary belief systems (aka allergies and intolerances) around certain food types.
I've recently rebuilt my relationship with yogurt, after believing I’m lactose intolerant for years. Not only is it tremendously freeing, it is also a new way of creating harmony within myself.
Nowadays I also use food for celebratory purposes or even when I just need comfort.
I gave mindful eating a new meaning and I’m proud of myself.
I’m changing. I’m adapting. I’m transforming.
One (slightly-more-conscious) step at a time.
Let's celebrate!
So what are we eating?
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