Summary
In this episode of Finding Wendy, Wendy Limbertie shares her personal journey towards mindful eating, focusing on emotional triggers and the mindful eating cycle. She discusses her experiences with late-night snacking, the HALT strategy for recognizing emotional states, and the importance of understanding the reasons behind food choices. Wendy emphasizes that mindful eating is a continuous journey that fosters a positive relationship with food and encourages self-reflection and intentional choices.
Links My Nutritionist Shared With Me:
https://amihungry.com/
https://amihungry.com/mindful-eating-resources/about-the-mindful-eating-cycle/
https://eatingmindfully.com/
https://www.intuitiveeating.org/
https://takecontroltakecharge.ca/events/craving-change-online-workshop-15/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mindful Eating
01:34 Personal Journey: Late-Night Snacking and Emotional Triggers
09:16 Understanding the Mindful Eating Cycle
15:11 Empowerment Through Mindful Eating
Takeaways
Mindful eating involves understanding the emotional triggers behind eating habits.
The HALT strategy helps identify feelings before eating.
Cravings are temporary and can be managed with awareness.
Recognizing the difference between physical and emotional hunger is crucial.
Mindful eating is about being curious and compassionate with oneself.
The mindful eating cycle includes questions about why, when, what, how, and how much we eat.
Riding the wave of cravings can help in making conscious choices.
It's important to savour food and eat without distractions.
Mistakes are part of the journey towards mindful eating.
Intermittent fasting can change perceptions of hunger over time.
