Mindful Eating FAQs
What is Mindful Eating?
- Trusting our own “inner wisdom” related to food and eating
- Becoming aware of the positive opportunities present through food selection and preparation
- Using all of our senses in choosing foods that are both satisfying and nourishing
- Acknowledging our responses to food without judgment
- Learning to recognize physical cues in guiding our decisions to eat
When should I practice Mindful Eating?
You can practice mindful eating any time you are enjoying a meal or a snack. Mindful eating is a good activity for those wishing to practice savoring their food, especially highly rewarding ones like chocolate or cheese, in order to get the most satisfaction out of them while keeping the quantity and/or frequency in balance.
Why should I practice Mindful Eating?
- Reducing unwanted eating behaviors, such as stress eating and binge eating
- Promoting eating only when truly physically hungry
- Empowering you to make conscious decisions surrounding your eating
- Eliminating reactive behaviors toward food and eating
- Reconnecting to your “inner wisdom” regarding hunger and satiety
How can I practice Mindful Eating?
If you're in a pinch and don’t have time to listen to our guided audio sessions, try some of the tips below. Start with one meal per day, then implement them into more meals as your practice grows stronger!
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Eliminate all distractions: turn off the TV, close your email, and put down the phone -
Eat more slowly: chew thoroughly and focus on each bite -
Don’t rush your meals: sit down and give yourself a break at mealtimes -
Focus on how the food makes you feel: while you’re eating it, after each bite, and with every sip of water -
Ask yourself why you are eating: are you truly hungry, or are you eating for another reason? -
Ask yourself whether what you are eating is healthy: does it make you feel good? -
Check in on your satiety after each bite and stop eating when you feel full
Where can I learn more about Mindful Eating?
Below are some additional resources to help you on your journey toward mindful eating!
- Introduction to Mindful Eating (The Center for Mindful Eating)
- Mindful Eating 101: A Beginner’s Guide (Healthline)
- 6 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating (Mindful Magazine)
Urge Surfing FAQs
What is Mindful Eating?
- Trusting our own “inner wisdom” related to food and eating
- Becoming aware of the positive opportunities present through food selection and preparation
- Using all of our senses in choosing foods that are both satisfying and nourishing
- Acknowledging our responses to food without judgment
- Learning to recognize physical cues in guiding our decisions to eat
When should I practice Mindful Eating?
You can practice mindful eating any time you are enjoying a meal or a snack. Mindful eating is a good activity for those wishing to practice savoring their food, especially highly rewarding ones like chocolate or cheese, in order to get the most satisfaction out of them while keeping the quantity and/or frequency in balance.
Why should I practice Mindful Eating?
- Reducing unwanted eating behaviors, such as stress eating and binge eating
- Promoting eating only when truly physically hungry
- Empowering you to make conscious decisions surrounding your eating
- Eliminating reactive behaviors toward food and eating
- Reconnecting to your “inner wisdom” regarding hunger and satiety
How can I practice Mindful Eating?
If you're in a pinch and don’t have time to listen to our guided audio sessions, try some of the tips below. Start with one meal per day, then implement them into more meals as your practice grows stronger!
-
Eliminate all distractions: turn off the TV, close your email, and put down the phone -
Eat more slowly: chew thoroughly and focus on each bite -
Don’t rush your meals: sit down and give yourself a break at mealtimes -
Focus on how the food makes you feel: while you’re eating it, after each bite, and with every sip of water -
Ask yourself why you are eating: are you truly hungry, or are you eating for another reason? -
Ask yourself whether what you are eating is healthy: does it make you feel good? -
Check in on your satiety after each bite and stop eating when you feel full
Where can I learn more about Mindful Eating?
Below are some additional resources to help you on your journey toward mindful eating!
- Introduction to Mindful Eating (The Center for Mindful Eating)
- Mindful Eating 101: A Beginner’s Guide (Healthline)
- 6 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating (Mindful Magazine)