Mindful eating? What’s that?

The results are in: dieting doesn’t work.

I can understand why this might be disheartening to hear. But, worry not! The practice of mindful eating along with doTERRA Lifelong Vitality Pack is a sustainable and effective way to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Plus, it lets you continue to enjoy all of your favourite foods!

Mindful eating is, at its core, slowing down and truly taking stock of what it is we’re eating.

In our fast-paced, always-on-the-go times, eating often feels like something perfunctory – we rush through it, so we can move on to the next thing. That’s why most of us end up scarfing down a sandwich while sitting in a meeting or in front of a screen.

This harried approach to food can have some serious health impacts! In particular, eating quickly and thoughtlessly is connected to heartburn, digestive problems and stubborn, excess weight.

Mindful eating offers an alternative to this.

Generally defined, mindful eating means developing an awareness of how the food we choose to eat effects our bodies, emotions, and thoughts. With this awareness, we can pay closer attention to what our body is trying to tell us when we crave certain foods or want to eat at certain times.

Unlike dieting, which usually involves strict rules about what we can’t eat and how many calories we should consume each day, mindful eating has no rules.

Instead, like meditation, which as I will explain further on is closely linked to mindful eating, practicing mindful eating is a way of life. It offers us a chance to take pause, engage in self-awareness, and care about how we feed and nourish ourselves.