If you’re anything like the rest of the world, you know that feeling. The moment where you think that you have to lose weight or else… And you feel trapped in your own body because no matter how hard you try nothing seems to last.

At that point, you’re searching for answers to feel better and hoping that whatever you find will finally be it. The plan you can stick too and the plan that will work.

Believe me, I get it.

For years I was desperate to get control of my food and feel free in my body. And I did a lot of Googling, searching, and stressing in hopes of finding a magical fix (which, of course, I never found…)

Maybe you’ve scoured the internet for the perfect weight-loss plan. You might be following every fitness model on Instagram, trying to do exactly what they do. Maybe you’re living and dying by what the displays on all your tracking apps tell you.

But what does all of that obsessing get you? It leaves you in a state of what I like to call being “chopped off from the neck down.” (sorry for the not-so-pretty picture, I’ll explain)

That is, it leaves you stuck in your head. And disconnected from the one thing that will help you much more than a Google search or a diet book ever could.

I’m talking about your body.

When you get out of your head and reconnect with the inherent wisdom of your body, everything shifts.  You naturally make food choices that support you. It becomes easier to break the patterns in your brain that drive you to eat.

And ultimately, you find freedom in your body, ease with your food, and lasting weight loss.

You won’t get there by tracking your food or obsessing over every bite. The secret is connecting with your internal wisdom, listening to your body, and acting on what it shares.

But is “listening to your body” really all that easy? It can be if you allow it!

I’ve got 5 steps that will help you get present, connect with yourself, and actually hear your body’s cues. And each step will help you honor yourself with your food choices. In EVERY moment.

No frustration. No shaming. No dieting. Just you, your body, and the food choices that will help you in live your best life, moment to moment.

How to Listen to Your Body
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Step #1: Break the autopilot response. Most of us go through our lives on the “automatic” setting. And when it comes to food choices, hitting the autopilot button is especially common.  

Something’s in the fridge, we grab it. We’re running late for work, we take what we find in the cabinet and run with it.

Sometimes you make those kneejerk choices because it’s convenient. Other times it’s because of deeply rooted patterns in your head. Either way, autopilot responses mean that your head is running the show. And your body usually ends up paying the price.

How do you flip off the autopilot switch?

Just stop, pause, and listen. Let go of the mind chatter and feel into your heart space. It’s the first step to reconnecting with your body and getting real answers.

Step #2: Once you pause, refocus. Picture this: all day long, you think about food. What you ate yesterday. What you’re going to eat today to compensate for what you ate yesterday. What you’re going to eat tomorrow because you ate too much today. And on and on it goes.

Sound familiar? It’s those compulsive food thoughts. And they can be anything but kind to your body.

Consider how it feels when those obsessive thoughts hit. Where in your body do you feel those thoughts? I bet you feel them pushing through in the front part of your head, right?

That’s because those compulsive thoughts come from your mind-based plots, plans, and fixations. They have nothing to do with who you really are. And yet they usually cause those emotional spirals that trigger the urge to binge.

How do you shift that energy and reconnect with your truth? Give this a try…

Check in with where you FEEL the energy of your thoughts (most likely your head / forehead). Then bring it from the front of your head down into your body. Drop your awareness down through your neck, through your chest, and into your belly.

Then become present within your body, feel into what your body needs, and listen to what she tells you.

Now, your body won’t necessarily spell out direct orders like, “eat the carrots and not the cake.”   
But what you will receive are those intuitive nudges. And they’ll help you make choices from the wisdom of your body rather than the chaos of your mind.

Step #3: Choose foods that honor your body right NOW. Here’s an interesting paradox about “honoring your body.” Sometimes the way we interpret that statement can be just as restrictive as a diet.

Here’s what I mean by that…

Maybe you believe that choosing vegetables over a treat is always the right option for your body, no matter what. (They’re “healthy,” right? )

But believe it or not, sometimes broccoli or brussels sprouts might not be the ticket, no matter how good for you they might seem.

Honoring your needs isn’t about choosing a “good” food over a “bad” one. It’s about honoring yourself as a whole. That means considering your body, your well-being, and your mental state. All together as one.

Let me give you a little perspective on that!

Sometimes when I go out to dinner, I want to feel clear, alive and energized. This means choosing foods that make me feel grounded and present (like lots of veggies, for example).

Then again, I might be out on a special night with friends, and we’re all up for a celebration.
And this time, instead of choosing the salad, I join the party and choose a favorite dish or drink.

What do these cases have in common? I’m choosing foods based how I want to feel in this experience. And I’m choosing the foods that would honor my entire being instead of what I think I “should” choose.

You get to decide how you want to feel in every moment. So if you listen to yourself as a whole, your body will tell you what would honor it the most, one moment at a time.

Step #4: Be in the moment at mealtime. Have you ever made a mealtime choice based on what you had for breakfast this morning or how much you overate last night?

It’s a common strategy to compensate for past “transgressions.” But it tends to be a mind-based choice rather than a connected and intuitive one.  And making choices that are rooted in the past is a sure-fire way to pull yourself out of the present moment.

The only way to know what you need in the moment is to BE in the moment. That’s why present moment mealtimes are the way to go.

You don’t have to go into a deep meditative state to make it work, either! All you need is to check in with yourself a few times throughout your meal. Notice how your body feels. And adjust accordingly.

For example, are you still hungry, or are you pleasantly satisfied? Do you think you need seconds because you’re not quite full, or is eating more just a go-to response?  

Check in with yourself. See how you’re feeling throughout your meal. Then make choices based on your body’s present moment cues.

Step #5: Bring awareness to how food impacts your life. This brings it all together. It’s about bringing awareness to the way that food impacts you, your life, and your feelings.

That means acknowledging your emotions and using techniques like journaling to put the pieces together.

What does it entail? Simply checking in with yourself after meals and seeing how you feel. Maybe even recording your feelings in a journal, just to bring some depth and self-exploration into the picture.

Here’s an example of how to put this step into action…

Ideally, a meal should give you a few hours of that content, warm-bellied feeling. So make a point to notice how you feel in those few hours after a meal. And make adjustments as needed.

Then bring your reflections and your awareness into a journaling practice, if you feel called to it.

This step helps you bring enhance your awareness, presence and connection in a practical and actionable way. And it results in a stronger partnership with yourself and your body.

Listening to your body might sound like a tall order. But all it requires is getting out of your head, into your body, and being in the moment.

It means treating yourself with appreciation and respect. And honoring your body’s needs in every moment rather than looking to experts and gurus for the perfect eating plan.

Of course, if you’ve been stuck on the diet hamster wheel for a while, this might feel like a radical approach. Maybe even a scary one.

You don’t have to do it alone. Myself and my team are here to guide you every step the way and help you stop binge and emotional eating, and make peace with food, today!

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Love,
Brittany

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