In today’s fast-paced world, the way we perceive and interact with food goes beyond mere sustenance. For many, food represents comfort, tradition, and even identity. However, with the rise of health issues linked to diet and an increasing awareness of the importance of sustainable consumption, there’s a growing motivation to change our relationship with food. Shifting from mindless consumption to mindful nourishment is not just about achieving a desired physique or following dietary trends—it’s about achieving better health, improving our mental well-being, and making choices that are kinder to our planet. Dive into these top 10 ways to transform your connection to food for a healthier life.
1. Vision Board:
The first step is to create a vision board. This can include images of your goal physique, the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, and any activities you wish to partake in once you achieve your weight goal (e.g., hiking, dancing, or playing with your kids). Seeing these visuals daily can serve as a strong reminder.
2. Positive Affirmations:
Repeat these affirmations daily:
“I am in control of my choices.”
“Every meal brings me closer to my goal.”
“I respect my body and feed it nourishing foods.”
“I am committed to my health and well-being.”
3. Set SMART Goals:
Goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Instead of “I want to lose weight”, a SMART goal might be “I will lose 10 pounds in the next 2 months by reducing sugary foods, working out 4 days a week, and increasing my vegetable intake.”
4. Track Progress:
Maintain a food diary or use an app like the Posh Fitness app on Google Play or the App Store. Seeing what you consume and having accountability can be a strong motivator. Celebrate small wins!
5. Social Support:
Encourage your client to join a group or find a diet buddy. Sharing the journey can provide mutual encouragement. The Posh Fitness app has a group that you can belong to with other fitness and weight loss focused individuals.
6. Find Alternatives:
If you have a sweet tooth, find healthy dessert alternatives. Crave chips? Maybe you can try air-popped popcorn, celery, or seaweed chips.
7. Listen to Your Body:
Understand hunger cues and differentiate between true hunger and emotional eating. Sometimes, a glass of water or a short walk can curb unnecessary cravings. When eating stop when you’re feeling 70-80% full and take a probiotic like Akkermansia from Pendulum daily to naturally increase GLP-1 in the gut which will help prevent overeating.
8. Plan Ahead:
Prepare meals in advance, so you’re not tempted to order unhealthy food when you’re hungry. This also reduces the mental strain of deciding what to eat daily.
9. Reward System:
Set up non-food rewards for reaching milestones. Maybe a new outfit, a book, or a spa day. At Posh Fitness I offer clients a free Posh Fitness tumbler or t-shirt as a gift for attaining your goals.
10. Stay Positive:
Mistakes happen. It’s essential to stay positive and focus on progress, not perfection. A bad meal doesn’t ruin a diet, just like one good meal doesn’t make a diet. It’s the consistency that counts.
Closing Wisdom
Always remember that your journey is about building a healthier relationship with food and understanding your body’s needs. Weight loss is just one benefit among many when you commit to a healthier lifestyle. Your worth is not determined by the number on your scale or how lean you can get, but by the positive choices you make every day to live a more healthy life. However, if you follow all of the aforementioned tips and you still can’t lose weight you may have a hormone imbalance that is making it impossible to lose weight. In this case, I would suggest using InsideTracker (use code MARINOPRO25 for 25% off!) to check all of your biomarkers and speak with one of their doctors to receive expert advice. Your gut may also be out of balance too, in that case I suggest a microbiome test like Viome for gut microbiome testing and advice. I personally take Akkermansia from Pendulum to keep my gut working properly and it naturally increases GLP-1 which keeps you from being excessively hungry.
