This is keeping me from achieving physical health in a way. I’m also dealing with some electro-physiological heart issues, hEDS, and a some eye issues. I literally feel like my body is falling apart right now. BUT, I’m keeping on. I need to rehab my shoulder and do some joint friendly exercises and stretches. I think this will help me to feel better mentally as well. I’m still fasting and drinking water, I’m just feeling overwhelmed with family issues and life in general. Y’all pray for me 😭

It’s been crazy busy getting ready to deliver Christmas gifts to our moms today. I knew dinner would be tough. And the temptation to eat crap high! I planned and prepped and my son made the soup. And baked the sour dough bread I had made. So when I came home from work we could eat and go and not eat crap! 🙌🏽🎉🎉🎊🎊

Once again I had to share something from the app I’ve been using to help with my cortisol levels This lines up with exactly what we are learning this week One day to Friday !! We got this guys

TAKING ACTION: ✅ If you struggle with mindful eating, why do you think that is? Time? Lack of patience? Lack of understanding what’s really going on in your brain/body? This week, we are discussing mindful eating—specifically, when we are tempted to overeat. It’s important to know that while hunger and wanting to eat can be related, they aren’t inherently the same. If you’re hungry, you should honor your hunger cues; however, the issue arises when we want to eat for reasons outside of hunger—and that’s when awareness is critical. 💯 If you’re tempted to eat even when you aren’t hungry, here are some potential reasons why ⬇️ 🧠Genes. Research shows that a number of genes that affect eating behavior may be passed down through families. Fortunately, the brain is neuroplastic and can change. It starts with awareness. 🧠Emotional eating. Happiness, sadness, anxiety, and several other emotions can trigger eating when you’re not hungry. The next time you reach for something when you aren’t hungry, ask yourself what just happened that brought about the urge. 🧠Low self-esteem. You eat because you feel bad about yourself, and vice versa. It’s a vicious cycle. 🧠You’re addicted to processed foods; therefore, you crave them—even when you aren’t hungry. There are other reasons as to why you might feel the urge to eat when you’re not hungry, but these are some of the most common. The point I want to make is that practicing awareness around your habits can be highly effective. The article below discusses the topic of binge eating; however, the same mindfulness tips apply when you struggle with eating when you’re not hungry. It’s a great article to read if you struggle with mindfulness around your eating habits. ⬇️OPTIONAL READING⬇️ 12 Mindfulness Strategies to Manage Binge Eating - Awake Mindful

“Mindful eating is eating with intention while paying attention.” ~Kati Konersman, RD, CDE TAKING ACTION: ✅ Have you ever tried to truly figure out what’s going on when you’re tempted to eat (even when you’re not hungry)? Share your thoughts with us below! We’re talking about mindful eating this week, and while it’s always a great topic to discuss, it’s especially impactful during the holidays, when most of us are most tempted. As I mentioned on Monday, there are several practical tips that we can practice. Still, even the practical tips fail us if we don’t understand why we overeat, reach for that second (or third!) cookie, or can’t control ourselves. The first thing you have to do is—pay attention. I know, I know. You think you have paid attention, but have you really? This can be done by slowing down when you’re tempted to raid the pantry and thinking about why you’re making certain decisions. You can also keep a food detective log for 7-10 days. Paying attention to your patterns is the point. I understand that pausing and taking time to think about and consider your choices takes more time. Not only are we already busy, but most people don’t want to practice this. People don’t generally enjoy looking at the thing that causes them pain, but the reality is that doing so is the answer. 💯 If you knew something would work, would you do it? That’s the question you must answer. ⭐️I need to acknowledge that some of your eating habits are physiological. You crave what you feed. If you eat a lot of processed or refined food, you will crave those things. On the other hand, if you’re nourishing your body well with quality food, yet still lack control in certain situations, this is likely psychological—and this is what we’re talking about this week. Tomorrow, we’ll discuss some of the most common triggers to watch out for! I encourage you to show up tomorrow, as it’ll be very insightful!