How many times have you found yourself just eating without thinking? Awareness of what you’re eating and belief in how it affects you now in in the future is my goal.
Our lives are affected by food. What we eat, what we would like to eat, what we should be eating, what we may not be eating so much, etc.
This is the foundation of The Nutrition Workout: breaking down and rebuilding your nutritional regimen. It is a mental workout that requires a lot of thinking and awareness.
We all know what we should and shouldn’t be eating. Simple, huh? But every day, there seems to be something new to improve our overall health.
I am constantly asked questions about some of the more complex, intricate details of a new trend buzzing around. I think it’s important, even necessary, to be so involved and informed. But sometimes, taking things to that level may have a negative effect.
Yes. Be informed. Absolutely. But we also need to understand the basics, which is where I think we veered off course a little.
So let’s get back to the basics! What helped me to do this happened entirely by accident.
I just started writing down everything I was eating during the day, but I was also documenting things like what time I was eating, whether or not it was a planned meal, and my mood while eating and preparing. (Just a side note, I hate cooking, so my mood is never good when preparing!).
So many non-food factors are involved in our overall nutritional health that you may not believe in having an impact.
So I will ask those of you reading this blog to begin journaling. No one else has to read your journal; it is just for you to reflect on it. This can be quite a mental workout. Or you may want to share with a friend or two for different perspectives. There is no food shaming, no body shaming ever.
Just write and keep an open mind to learn and discover. Everything matters. Anything can affect how and what we eat. Taking part in a nutritional workout can help you gain better control over your eating.
