427: How To Improve Your Relationship With Food

DM "Kiwi" to @ColossusFit to start your coaching journey so you can do fitness forever <3It’s important to understand that your relationship with food goes deeper than fuelling your body. Unlike animals that eat solely for survival, humans eat for a variety of reasons, such as joy, pleasure, culture, tradition, socialization, and to fuel their bodies.Signs of a good relationship with food include:You give yourself unconditional permission to eat the foods you enjoy.You listen and respect your body’s natural hunger cues.You eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re full.You don’t obsess over the number on the scale.You don’t let the opinions of others dictate which foods you eat.You don’t feel the need to justify your food choices.You understand that you’re not defined by the foods you eat.You enjoy all food in moderation.You choose foods that make you feel your best.Calories are not the focus of your food choices.Don’t label good and bad foodsKnow no one’s perfect: Avoid hedonistic eating tendencies (understand if you eat when sad, stressed, bored and find work arounds).PlanningLearn more about foods & focus on healthEat when you’re hungryFill your day with healthy foods (Have healthy options readily available)Never punish yourselfDeveloping a good relationship with food takes time, patience, and kindness toward yourself. Allow yourself to navigate this journey without judgment, and take it day by day.Listed points:Thanks for listening! We genuinely appreciate every single one of you listening.➢Follow us on instagram @colossusfit➢Apply to get your Polished Physique: https://colossusfitness.com/