Sharing some things I learned to improve my food relationship over time.
Hi friends! How are you? I hope you have a wonderful week so far. Today, another day is full of strategic calls, and I look forward to the F45 class and the evening of the family.
For today’s post I wanted to share some thoughts about it cultivating a healthy food relationship. This is something that can take a long time, especially if you grew up in the 90s and early 2000s (the worst diet and messages with body pictures), may have had family members with troubled food/exercise/physical image or fought in this area for various reasons.
For yourself, this is definitely a work ongoing, and I really think that the baby helped improve my way of thinking about so many things. Looking back, my habits are not something I would now agree with or encourage, but at that time I really thought I made incredible decisions with harmful messages I was surrounded by through books, magazines and online. I feel like I’m in a good place, but I’m always learning and developing, what it should be.
Achieving good nutrition and developing positive eating habits begins with one key based on: have a healthy relationship with food. This procedure requires time, patience and dedication, but it can be truly transformative. Unhealthy food relationship can lead to restrictive diet, nutrition, orthorexia, mental challenges and even eating disorders. Today I wanted to talk about some things that helped me develop a healthy relationship with food, focusing on changes in the way of thinking, choosing balanced food and careful diet practices.
A friendly reminder here that I am not a doctor or a registered dietitian. If you need help to improve food relationship, look for an experienced RD that can help you!
How to have a healthy connection with food
Before talking about certain strategies, it is important to understand what involves a healthy relationship with food. This understanding will help you implement advice in a way that makes sense for your personal journey and unique nutritional needs.
What is a healthy relationship with food?
A healthy relationship with food is not in monitoring a certain diet, removing all of the food groups, or categorizing food as “good” or “bad.“Instead, it’s about understanding why and how you choose food, recognizing signs of hunger and fullness and removal of guilt from your eating habits. It allows you to view food as fuel and nutrition and not something for fear or obsessed. It allows food to simply be food, whether the possibility of enjoying all your favorite things is nothing beyond the borders.
(My favorite pop heart without gluten from dedicated)
What does a healthy relationship look like?
Eating without guilt or anxiety, regardless of the types of food you consume
Tuning into the natural hunger and fullness of your body
Allowing yourself to enjoy all food groups without strict rules or restrictions
Exercising careful dishes and enjoying meals
Understanding that one meal or bite do not define your overall health and will not achieve or break the goals of the composition of the body
Recognizing emotional aspects of eating and solving them without shame
What are the benefits of establishing a healthy food relationship?
Improved mental well -being
A positive food relationship involves reducing stress, guilt and anxiety over food choices. You can enjoy your meals without constantly caring for the counting of calories or feelings as if you had brought a “bad” choice of food. You can go out with your friends and enjoy without stress because of the menu.
Better digestion
When you exercise a careful dish and listen to the hunger and fullness of your body, your digestion improves. Eating in a relaxed state supports better absorption of nutrients and overall bowel health.
More energy and vitality
Instead of limiting food groups, a healthier relationship with food allows you to properly fuel your body, leading to more stable energy levels throughout the day. I also feel like it allows you to make healthy decisions because you do not rule your emotions that suroring food.
Reduced risk of eating disorders
Unhealthy eating habits and marking food as “bad” can contribute to messy diet patterns. A healthy way of thinking about food can prevent a cycle of eating, guilt and restrictions. If you are currently struggling with your eating disorder, seek the help you deserve. If you need resources, send me e -hast at gina@fitnesista.com and can direct you to some RDs that can help.
How to develop a healthy relationship with food
Exercise a careful dish
Instead of eating on autopilot, slow down and truly enjoy your meals. Pay attention to the flavors, textures and how you feel different food. Avoid hijacking like moving by phone or watching television while eating. Better: Get out and enjoy the sun and fresh air while eating.
Stop the food label as “good” or “bad”
All types of food can have a place in a balanced diet. Instead of looking at the food as something that needs to be earned or avoided, focus on the overall forms of dishes, not a particular meal or bite. It’s funny because when you take away food stickers, you are able to adapt to those you enjoy and want to involve your life. For me, I always thought that the pasta was so much carbohydrates heavy and naughty lol, but the truth is that I don’t even like pasta so much. (Don’t throw anything on me, hahaha!) I’d rather have pizza, cookie or a piece of cake.
Honor the hunger and signs of fullness
Your body is designed to tell you when it needs nutrition and when it has enough. Pay attention to hunger signals and learn to stop eating when you feel satisfied and not too full. If you slow down and exercise carefully eating, it is easier to recognize these signs of hunger and fullness.
Look for the culture of detail
The diet industry profits from the feeling that people feel like they need to follow the rigid rules to be healthy. Instead of falling into restrictive trends, focus on an intuitive dish and bringing food that align with your body’s needs. The trendy diet is always rotated and always contradicting one another, hahaha. Get rid of Noice -Ai Find a dietary strategy for you.
Allow all food groups
Instead of removing all of the food groups, aim for balance. Each group provides essential nutrients, so the involvement of various foods supports long -term health. I like to emphasize proteins, fibers, healthy fats and taste in every meal.
Contact an emotional diet
Many of us turn food for comfort, relieve stress or boredom. Instead of using food as a confrontation mechanism, explore other ways to manage emotions, such as movement, magazine, or spend time in nature. Sometimes when I’m angry or frustrated, I’ll have a handful of chocolate chips (let’s be real here) and then do something else, like a walk or jump on the jump. Fresh air seems to always help.
Plan balanced meals
Preparing about a meal can help you get stressed out of food decision making. Providing your meal includes proteins, healthy fats, fibers and carbohydrates will retain you with pleasure and support stable energy levels throughout the day. Some things I like to have on hand during the week: washed and chopped salad greenery and topped salads, delicious dressing, several protein options (such as grilled chicken or meatballs), a bunch of hummus, energy snacks and a huge series of baked vegetables. With this I can do so many different combinations of handle and snacks.
Focus on progress, not perfection
Changing eating habits is a trip. Some days will be easier than others, and that’s fine. Give yourself mercy and recognize that small changes over time bring a healthier way of thinking about food.
If you are looking for more ways to create a positive nutrition approach, see my post teaching children about nutrition.
What helped you grow a healthier relationship with food? Leave a comment below – I’d love to hear your thoughts!
xoxo
Gina
