Good morning!

A while ago I slipped into a not-so-mindful habit … I was multitasking while I was eating.

And by that I mean, I wasn’t paying attention to the food going into my mouth and instead was focused on my phone, social media, and work.

I know I am not alone in this.

It’s something most of us do almost daily.  We do it to save time, keep ourselves entertained, and just out of habit.

But when I realized what was happening - I made a really important connection with my new “habit” and my inability to notice when I was full and to stop eating.

That’s because when I was distracted, I barely NOTICED or TASTED anything I was eating.

When you consider that it takes about 20 minutes for our bodies to send “I’m full” cues to your brain, you can quickly see how easy it is to overeat.

Not to mention you end up ignoring how the food makes you FEEL – physically and emotionally.

Plus, instead of eating because we’re hungry, we can start to rely on outside cues like our emotions or because we see or smell tasty foods.

Or even because it’s a certain time (think dessert after dinner even when you’re full), or for entertainment’s sake, or to relieve boredom, or other emotions.

This is where mindful eating comes in.

Basically, it’s simply slowing down and really paying attention when you eat.  This is one of the very first habits my clients are encouraged to do (and be accountable for) when they start working with me - Eat More Slowly and then the next one is Stop When You're 80% Full.

Here are the basics. Just pick one meal and:

• Turn off the TV and put your phone out of reach.
• Eat slowly, taking time to chew and taste each bite.
• Focus on how your body feels with each bite.
• Stop eating when you’re full.
• And also, before and after you eat, note – without judgment – whether you are truly hungry, and whether what you just ate benefits your health, goals, and your well-being.

When you start to tune in, you’ll probably notice that your habits and food preferences begin to change … and you’ll begin to make choices that help you feel better and reach your goals faster.

You don’t have to do this with EVERY meal.  Just start with one a day and see what happens.

To get something different, you have to DO something different!

At MOMENTUM TRANSFORMATIONS, I know that stepping out of your comfort zone (even just a tiny step!) can feel kinda icky.  I teach my clients how to get comfortable with being UNcomfortable ... and how to use that new space to grow towards their goals.

I’ve got you covered.  My personal coaching and software has built-in support and accountability … to help you achieve a body that's FUN to live in again!

Check out my new e-book The Mindfulness Workbook here:

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Live today with intention,

Coach Jessica