Using Self-Compassion To Support Your Relationship with Food

As a mindfulness-based registered dietitian, I’ve worked with countless individuals struggling with disordered eating, body image issues, and a complicated relationship with food. While there’s no single solution that works for everyone, I’ve found that cultivating mindfulness and self-compassion can be powerful tools for healing and supporting your relationship with food.

Mindful Eating and Self-Compassion: A Guide to Healing Your Relationship with Food and Your Body

Mindful eating is the practice of paying attention to your food and your body in a non-judgmental way. It involves being fully present during meals, savoring each bite, and listening to your body’s signals of hunger and fullness. This approach can help you break free from old patterns of emotional or mindless eating and create a more positive relationship with food.

Self-compassion, on the other hand, is the act of treating yourself with kindness and understanding, particularly during difficult times.

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