The Epiphanies from Transforming Our Eating Habits
Do you miss Kale when you can't get it? We will experience some unexpected and wonderful things when we successfully improve our eating
I've had the pleasure of watching thousands of clients become happier and healthier humans.
I've noticed several commonalities in their experiences. And, I've had a lot of these same experiences - going from a picky eater to the broccoli-eating-machine I am today.
For example, I remember the first time I MISSED having vegetables. It was after a vacation in 2008. The experience was profound, memorable, tangible, and it changed me forever.
It was, therefore, and epiphany.
The Epiphanies from Transforming Our Eating Habits
You can detect 10 different levels of hunger/satiety, between starving and stuffed. For example there is such a thing as “slightly satisfied”. Previously maybe you could only notice and name 2-5 levels.
Overall you are far more mindful of your physical body and mental wellbeing; tying these back to your eating (like noticing dehydration makes you tired).
Eating well has gone from being a huge effort and stress, to being something you understand, plan for, and enjoy.
On vacation, healthy eating is not something you force yourself to do, it is something that you do because it feels good. And at the same time you’re having treats every day, because it’s a vacation. You don’t gain weight on vacations.
You miss healthy food if it is not available.
You can say no to food offerings in any social situation, without feeling awkward, or like you let anyone down. In other words, you have good boundaries around social eating. And you advocate for yourself when groups are deciding what to eat.
Most days, you eat something that you don’t like, just because it is healthy. Or you take a supplement that’s annoying to take because you enjoy the benefit.
You enjoy the taste of some real food without any condiments, like a high-quality protein with maybe just a bit of salt, and fresh vegetables with no dips.
You do not enjoy the taste of some treats anymore, because now they taste way too sweet.
You used to eat to cope with negative emotion, but now you don’t. But you still do things like celebrate with group dinners, etc.
You have good nutrition for many reasons. Whereas you probably started eating better for one or two reasons.
You understand that nutrition is not meant to be perfect all the time. Part of this is self-compassion. You aim for “very good” or “great” nutrition. Also, you allow for fluctuations in your eating (either day to day or seasonal)
Does this make you feel motivated or overwhelmed? Reach out if you’d like to chat.
Just remember that your experience is valid. And you don’t need to “win” all these things. You just have to do your best and keep trying.
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Stay strong, stay curious, and don’t buy into the toxic noise.
— Kb