The Mindful Eating Cycle
Bert discussed mindful eating during the program portion of our meeting.
Last week, we discussed the Mindful Eating Cycle. By answering the six questions below, we can create awareness about our eating decisions, and that is “the first step to permanently changing the way you eat.”
Ask Yourself…
- Why do I eat?
- When do I want to eat?
- What do I eat?
- How do I eat?
- How much do I eat?
- Where do I invest my energy?
Eat-Repent-Repeat Cycle
In last weeks program, we also learned about three common eating patterns:
- Instinctive eating
- Overeating
- Restrictive eating
People often switch back and forth between overeating and restrictive eating patterns, which creates the eat-repent-repeat cycle.
Mindful Eating
How can we break this vicious cycle? We eat mindfully–with “intention and attention.”
The Bottom Line
“You’re in charge. Strive for balance, variety, and moderation, not just in the way you eat, but in the way you live your life.”
Thanks, Bert, for presenting such a thought provoking program.