8 Ways to Eat Intentionally & Honor Your Body on Special Occasions
1. EAT WITH OTHERS
eating with others is the antidote to feelings of secrecy and guilt
2. EAT SLOWLY
put your utensil down between bites OR eat with your non-dominant hand
3. EAT INTUITIVELY
ask yourself "how will this food feel in my body?"
4. EAT IN A STATE OF RECEIVING
eat in parasympathetic state by sitting at a table, practicing gratitude, taking deep breaths, and chewing food to a liquid
5. EAT BREAKFAST
eat a morning meal with protein to avoid getting over-hungry (and overindulging) later in the day
6. EAT OFF A PLATE
put food on a plate to avoid mindless grazing
7. EAT, THEN MOVE
gentle movement stimulates digestion and supports insulin sensitivity (don't worry about "burning calories" from a single day, your body will balance itself out)
8. EAT FOR ENJOYMENT
remember that food is meant to be enjoyed!
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