How can I become more aware of what I eat?

Begin to bring awareness to the whole process of eating by getting curious about it. When and why do you decide to eat something? What are your eating triggers?

How are you feeling while you're eating? Are you engaged in the experience of eating, or is your mind somewhere else, engaged in problem solving or ruminating over a frustrating experience? Follow these next steps to help you begin to bring more awareness to your eating: Set the intention: Set the intention to bring awareness to your eating and your thoughts about food.

Once you have set an intention to understand more about your eating, be prepared for insights to arise. Notice eating triggers: How does eating happen for you? How do you decide when and what to eat?

Start to notice your eating triggers. What are you thinking, feeling, or believing when the idea of eating something pops in? What are the emotions and thoughts that send you racing toward the fridge?

When you're bored, is your first impulse to get some food? Be aware of portion size: Become aware of how much food you're putting on your plate. Is it a reasonable amount?

Many of us are used to eating portions that are much larger than we need.Be aware of other activities while eating: What are you doing when you're eating? Are you driving, surfing the Internet, watching television, or having a heated discussion? Notice your thoughts: What are you thinking about?

Are you anxious about paying your bills? Are you replaying an uncomfortable conversation from earlier in the day? Be aware of your feelings: What are you feeling?

Are you stressed, anxious, angry, or fearful? Does the life you're living suit you? Are you doing what you love to do?

If your overall choices aren't right for you, you're going to feel depressed, and that depression will fuel your food issues. Take some notes: Record any insights or images that come to mind.

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