Mindfulness and Simple Keys

mindfulness, noun , dictionary.com
1. the trait of staying aware; paying close attention
2. Attentive; heedful

Mindfulness is being fully present, in each moment of your life, and being aware in all your experiences.

Mindfulness is listening to your inner voice, your body signals and using this information to gain a more clear understanding of your choices.

Mindfulness is being aware of "why" you are doing the things you do and choosing to continue to do the same or make conscious changes. Mindfulness is being aware of the results you created from your choices. Mindfulness is taking responsibility for ALL your actions and the results created from these actions.

Mindfulness is listening and paying attention to the answers, when you ask "How" can I have things different in my life.

Mindfulness is being willing to stop, think and question the premature cognitive commitments you made early in life and your habits.

Many people choose to follow the crowd, because they feel safe. Mindfulness is the opportunity to visit your fears, look at why you adopted them and choosing to keep them - or let go. Letting go for some people is a simple and easy task, whereas other people may need the assistance of a therapist or coach. Both ways are RIGHT!

What benefit does Mindfulness have with my weight management?

To understand how Mindfulness can impact your weight management, you must begin with an understanding of Mindfulness.

Do you find yourself craving food?
Are you really hungry?
Are you sure??

Take a moment and place your attention on how you think about food:
Do you use food as a way of rewarding yourself?
Do you use food as a way of filling time and avoiding a real sense of purpose?
Do you use food as an excuse?
Do you use food for emotional soothing?
Do you use food as a result of anger?
Do you use food to replace sex?
Do you use food as entertainment?
Do you snack? Are you really hungry?
Do you eat because it's "time"? lunch "time", dinner "time", noon, etc.

In order to change your behaviors and attitudes relating to food, you must first be aware of them. Then you have the power to choose the behaviors you want to keep. You are powerless over your food habits, until you know what they are; from there the power is in your choices.