With the millions of things you have to do everyday from chores to work etc, sitting down for a thirty minutes meal is definitely not on top of the list and it should be.
Not that we blame you for not making it a priority we just want you to take a few minutes to practice a healthy way of eating as this is one of the greatest ways to gift your bodyWith the millions of things you have to do everyday from chores to work etc, sitting down for a thirty minutes meal is definitely not on top of the list and it should be.
Not that we blame you for not making it a priority we just want you to take a few minutes to practice a healthy way of eating as this is one of the greatest ways to gift your body.
Below are five ways mindful eating can change your life, this practices would make you self-confident, calmer, happier then ever before;
1. No more distractions
Distractions are what makes us want to get full as fast as possible, so rather than eating while you type, play with your phone or watch TV try not to cram your eating break with other activities. Eat with the intent of nourishing your body .
2. Find the gratitude before taking a bite
Once in a while or most of the time, many of us have a lightning- fast lunch at our desk but before we start lets take a moment to ask ourselves if the meal is coming from a place of love. In this moments you set a positive intention and calmness rather than negative feeling about your body and stress from worrying.
3. Focus on your food
Now that you’ve set a calm ambiance, its time to take the first bite. Focus on the act of chewing and enjoy the taste of your food. This gives your mind a break from the activities of the day. Also chewing your food well also helps improve the digestion.
4. Fork down between bites
This takes a lot of focus and truthfully during the first few trials you would be distracted along the way. the essence of this exercise is so that you would be mindful therefore with intent, take a bite of your meal, put the fork down, chew and swallow the bite.
5. Choose food for love and not out of stress
Remember before your next meal, you should note that you are eating to nourish, energize and keep your body strong and so choose meals that would make you stay positive. Once you learn how to listen to your body, your relationship with eating becomes positive.
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