Episode 78: Monday Motivation Mini-Episode- Impulsive Eating

<p>Monday Motivation Mini-Sode With Ellie&nbsp;</p> <p>Remember your why's and motivate yourself to show up fully this week... FOR YOU.&nbsp;</p> <p>In this episode Ellie talks about how to breakthrough impulsive food decisions, build mindfulness, and use the breath when an impulse to eat hits.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>1. Get off autopilot&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Become aware of the feelings you feel when you are triggered to reach for food. (sadness, anxious, bored, etc.)&nbsp; <ul> <li>Become aware of common patterns when these moments hit so you can be proactive and set yourself up for success.&nbsp;</li> <li>EX: Stressed on the way home from work and pick up a Starbucks muffin&nbsp;</li> <li>Before you leave work or when you get in the car, do 2 minutes of breath and make yourself a tea. Sit and breathe&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p>2. When an impulse to eat hits,&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>TUNE IN</li> <li>Consciously relax your body &nbsp;(body scan)</li> <li>Use your breath to calm your central nervous system and come back to your higher self.&nbsp;</li> <li>Ask yourself, What am I feeling? What do I really need in this moment?&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mindfulbellie/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/mindfulbellie/support</a>