68. Mindful eating for moms (Interview with Jessica Penner)

We all have a relationship with food.  It can go from one extreme of food is simply fuel we need to survive, all the way to food is a constant way to experience a pleasure.  In my life, I think I have swung to both sides of this spectrum. I have been paying attention to my relationship with food. What I eat, why I eat, how I feel when I eat and how I feel after. I am learning a lot, and I know I have more to learn.  Paying attention leads us to the subject of MINDFUL EATING. This is something I've been interested in because I don't think it came naturally to me. It is also something I've been wanting to teach my kids more about.  I asked Jessica Penner to come and teach us more about this topic.  Jessica is a Registered Dietitian from Smart Nutrition and the creator of the I Quit Overeating program. We covered so many great issues on mindful eating that mamas can relate to: * Regaining control and being confident in what we are eating * Food freedom in making choices around food. Let me say it again: FOOD FREEDOM! * Overeating - restrictions vs permission * Evening eating (anyone else going for those bedtime snacks?) * Emotional eating  * Comfort eating, is it always bad? * Food as coping with hard days/emotions * The diet mentality, food management for weight loss * Being mindful  * listening to your eating instincts * enjoying food * 'clearing your plate' * the grace we need to listen to ourselves * removing food restrictions * Being scared to be hungry * Food chatter in the brain Get started with Smart Nutrition: THE HEALTHY EATING PUZZLE QUIZ   Other Links Mentioned: Eating gluten-free, dairy-free while nursing a baby with esophagitis  What I learned from the Whole30 The Life on Purpose Academy  -monthly lessons and coaching for moms who want to live with more peace, purpose and presence Simple on Purpose on Instagram