1 Step to Taker Before You Change a Single Thing You Eat

Food is fuel for our body. But it is also so much more! Food is an expression of love. Food is an expression of culture. Food is a source of pleasure.

In my opinion, one of the main reasons why “healthy” diet overhauls don’t work long-term is that they deny the breadth of the roles that food plays in our lives. And, they foster shame when we choose food for it’s pleasure, love, and cultural meaning.

Another way that we constantly deny ourselves the pleasure of food is not paying attention when we’re eating. It’s no wonder that over-eating is common when we almost never eat without also multi-tasking. How is our body supposed to register the pleasure from food when we eat while driving, while working at our desk, while we watch TV?

Taking note of what gives us pleasure, and taking the time to enjoy pleasure, is vital to our happiness. Food is no exception.

I find it very interesting that overweight and obesity are on the rise in France at the same time as they’re adopting the North American habit of eating on the run. While the research isn’t strong enough yet to determine a cause and effect relationship, I can’t help but wonder it if can really be a coincidence.

The first step to healthy eating is to stop mindless eating. Stop and enjoy your food.
Only after taking this first step, are you ready to make changes to what you’re eating (if you want long-term healthy eating habits).

For ideas of how to change what you’re eating, check out my free resource: How to Eat Healthy to Boost Your Energy: 10 Steps that Even Healthy Eaters Miss at www.KristenYarker.com/womens-nutrition (Guys: head over to www.KristenYarker.com/mens-nutrition) 
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