Post on 04-Jan-2016
Mindful Eating
Topic 12
What Is Mindful Eating?
A non judgmental awareness of
physical and emotional sensations
associated with eating.
History Behind Mindful Eating
Buddhism
Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn
Principles Of Mindful EatingDefined by The Center For Mindful Eating
Paying deliberate attention to food Encompassing both internal processes and
external environments Being mentally, physically and emotionally
present Promoting balance, choice and acceptance of
what is
Mindful Eating: The Popcorn Study
Environmental influences Individuals ate more popcorn (even stale
popcorn) from a larger tub than from a smaller tub
Why did this happen?
STOP
Step back, Think, and Organize thoughts before Proceeding
Focus On Sensory Hunger
Sight Smell Taste Mouth feel Noise
Focus On Physical And Emotional Hunger
Physical Builds gradually Strikes below the neck Occurs several hours
after a meal Goes away when full Eating leads to feeling
of satisfaction
Emotional Develops suddenly Above the neck Unrelated to time
Persists despite fullness Eating leads to guilt and
shame
Physical, Emotional Or Sensory Hunger?
Listen to what your brain is telling you!
What am I hungry for?
Eating Cycle
Eating Cycles: What Do You See?
Tool To Gauge Hunger
Mindful Eating Benefits
May increase enjoyment in food consumed May increase value of quality vs. quantity
Mindful Eating And Weight Loss
Increased mindfulness in one area leads to increased mindfulness in all areas!
Behavior Transformations
Health professionals can give advice, recommendations and support
YOU are ultimately responsible for making changes
Put in a conscious effort!
Only YOU know what your motivators are for change.
Support Is Important!
Physical activity with a friend/family member Join a gym Weight loss group Counseling (mental health or nutritional)
Let’s Practice Mindful Eating…
Questions???
References
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics http://www.eatright.org/
Psychology Today http://www.psychologytoday.com/
The Center For Mindful Eating http://www.tcme.org/