Mindful eating has always been a problem for me. Maybe you’re the same? There’s always too much to do and even if I stop to eat, I find myself easily distracted by something whether it’s replying to text messages, checking emails or reading a magazine.
But as a parent, I’ve entered a whole new realm of mindless eating!
What do I mean by Mindless Eating?
I spend a lot of time preparing my daughter’s meals, as I prefer to make most things from scratch with fresh ingredients. I also work part-time, have regular chiropractic appointments for both me and my daughter, and I love to commit us to fun things like bush playgroup, gymnastics and swimming lessons. Even on a “quiet day” there is still piles of housework. It means I make excuses about being too busy to stop and eat slowly and mindfully myself. I spend most of my meals standing up whilst cooking hers, or on the run, or in a hurry before I have to put her down for her nap.
I’m equally as bad with drinking tea. I love chai tea (as you can read all about here!) and I make the effort of preparing a chai at least twice a day. But do I sit down and enjoy it mindfully? Nope, I drink it while getting dressed, washing my face, dressing my daughter, prepping her snacks for the day, packing the car etc. Considering chai is one of my most favourite things, I know I’d enjoy it even more if I was able to be present with it!
Why is Mindless Eating such a problem?
It’s not secret amongst my friends and family that I am a chai-o-holic. There is nothing more comforting than a warm cup of spicy goodness!
As you may know, I’m a huge fan on Sean Croxton from Underground Wellness. It was in his book, the Dark Side of Fat Loss that I first realised that we generally have things the wrong way around.
