Thank you for your transparency Danielle! You are a role model for us all. Being open about what's going on is the first step to getting freedom in this area. I'm glad you're part of this community. ❤️
So good! I always remember you telling me about awareness when eating food, its takes a lot for me to sit and let my body register that its getting fuel. You have talked about labelling food good and bad before. Its so hard with the kids because they just want to eat rubbish...
You are not alone, Christine! So many of us rush around without pausing to acknowledge we are eating. I wonder if it would be helpful to prioritize at least one meal a day where you tune in and be present while eating. Take the time to notice how the food tastes and feels in your body. See if you can pinpoint exactly when you've had enough to eat. It's a fun exercise to learn what your body enjoys and needs.
With the kids, consider using the terms "grow" foods and "fun" foods with them. Grow foods are nutrient-dense foods that help their bodies grow and feel good. "Fun" foods are fun to eat, but they don't have a lot of what the body needs to grow and be healthy. Fun foods, while not bad (because who doesn't want to have fun sometimes?), shouldn't take the place of "grow" foods. They are a fun addition. Hope that helps!
This part has been a journey that I am now sort of getting a handle on it. 2 years ago I really started taking my health a little more seriously as I wanted to get of certain meds. It’s been a rollercoaster and I’m sort of just starting to go longer period of time with out the up or sudden drop that meant binge eating “good or bad” foods. Now it’s just food. If I have a craving I will try to eat what my body is craving and having practice at being present has meant that I can sit an enjoy whatever it is I’m eating. It’s still a struggle because changing the language takes time but I have faith I will get there. I’m also unlearning learned or passed down from family, culture, society, etc. eating behaviors. I’m in therapy because I learned that food or binging in general not necessarily food, in my family was used for coping instead of dealing with the issues. That’s something I want to change and not pass down to other generations. Thank you Jeanie for this and support.
Thank you for sharing your journey Steffany! I love that you recognize change is a process. Patterns of behavior get passed down through generations until someone decides to forge a different path. You are doing just that! Once you stop using food to cope, you get to actually deal with the real issues that eating covered over. That's a win-win for you! God bless you!
Oy, this is certainly relatable. Food has always been so troubling for me — sometimes to the point that I can’t eat in front of people.
Thanks for the great read, my friend! :)
Thank you for your transparency Danielle! You are a role model for us all. Being open about what's going on is the first step to getting freedom in this area. I'm glad you're part of this community. ❤️
Very sound advise. Looking forward to your next post
Thank you Penny!
Low fat diets were the worst!
Quite!!
Awesome piece. Generally, the public at large has a broken relationship with food. I wrote about it here: https://deardadhealth.substack.com/p/broken-relationship
So good! I always remember you telling me about awareness when eating food, its takes a lot for me to sit and let my body register that its getting fuel. You have talked about labelling food good and bad before. Its so hard with the kids because they just want to eat rubbish...
You are not alone, Christine! So many of us rush around without pausing to acknowledge we are eating. I wonder if it would be helpful to prioritize at least one meal a day where you tune in and be present while eating. Take the time to notice how the food tastes and feels in your body. See if you can pinpoint exactly when you've had enough to eat. It's a fun exercise to learn what your body enjoys and needs.
With the kids, consider using the terms "grow" foods and "fun" foods with them. Grow foods are nutrient-dense foods that help their bodies grow and feel good. "Fun" foods are fun to eat, but they don't have a lot of what the body needs to grow and be healthy. Fun foods, while not bad (because who doesn't want to have fun sometimes?), shouldn't take the place of "grow" foods. They are a fun addition. Hope that helps!
Thanks for your comment!
This part has been a journey that I am now sort of getting a handle on it. 2 years ago I really started taking my health a little more seriously as I wanted to get of certain meds. It’s been a rollercoaster and I’m sort of just starting to go longer period of time with out the up or sudden drop that meant binge eating “good or bad” foods. Now it’s just food. If I have a craving I will try to eat what my body is craving and having practice at being present has meant that I can sit an enjoy whatever it is I’m eating. It’s still a struggle because changing the language takes time but I have faith I will get there. I’m also unlearning learned or passed down from family, culture, society, etc. eating behaviors. I’m in therapy because I learned that food or binging in general not necessarily food, in my family was used for coping instead of dealing with the issues. That’s something I want to change and not pass down to other generations. Thank you Jeanie for this and support.
Thank you for sharing your journey Steffany! I love that you recognize change is a process. Patterns of behavior get passed down through generations until someone decides to forge a different path. You are doing just that! Once you stop using food to cope, you get to actually deal with the real issues that eating covered over. That's a win-win for you! God bless you!