We all have a relationship with food. 

It can go from one extreme of food is simply fuel we need to survive, all the way to food is a constant way to experience a pleasure. 

In my life, I think I have swung to both sides of this spectrum.

I have been paying attention to my relationship with food. What I eat, why I eat, how I feel when I eat and how I feel after. I am learning a lot, and I know I have more to learn. 

Paying attention leads us to the subject of MINDFUL EATING. This is something I've been interested in because I don't think it came naturally to me. It is also something I've been wanting to teach my kids more about. 

I asked Jessica Penner to come and teach us more about this topic.  Jessica is a Registered Dietitian from Smart Nutrition and the creator of the I Quit Overeating program.

We covered so many great issues on mindful eating that mamas can relate to:

Regaining control and being confident in what we are eating

Food freedom in making choices around food. Let me say it again: FOOD FREEDOM!

Overeating - restrictions vs permission

Evening eating (anyone else going for those bedtime snacks?)

Emotional eating 

Comfort eating, is it always bad?

Food as coping with hard days/emotions

The diet mentality, food management for weight loss

Being mindful 

listening to your eating instincts

enjoying food

'clearing your plate'

the grace we need to listen to ourselves

removing food restrictions

Being scared to be hungry

Food chatter in the brain

Get started with Smart Nutrition: THE HEALTHY EATING PUZZLE QUIZ

 

Other Links Mentioned:

Eating gluten-free, dairy-free while nursing a baby with esophagitis 

What I learned from the Whole30

The Life on Purpose Academy  -monthly lessons and coaching for moms who want to live with more peace, purpose and presence

Simple on Purpose on Instagram