August, 2008

My sweetie and I just got back from an amazing trip rafting on the Yellowstone River in Montana. If you haven't given yourself a nature break yet this summer,  turn off your computer right now and go take a walk in the woods, go for a swim, give yourself permission to fall in love, to let go of being so busy and relax.

Learning to Listen: What is Your Body Saying?
                       
Want to become your own health expert?
You simply need to learn how to listen. Listen for what?

Feedback.

After you eat, take a few minutes to relax. Learn from the meal by reflecting upon what you have eaten and how you have eaten it. You have already fed the body. Complete the circle by letting it feed you-feedback.

Here's how...
Sit down quietly after a meal, take 5-10 slow deep breaths, then carefully listen to your body. Did you pay attention to the meal? Did the food satisfy you? Would you eat differently next time? Slower, faster? Consume more food, less food, or different food?

Experience the sensation of having food in you body. Can you feel the effects of you meal in any particular places, stomach, intestines, throat, eyes, sinuses, teeth? You may have a warm, satisfied feeling or you may feel anxious and sluggish. Do you recall any of the thoughts or emotions you experienced during the meal?

Take whatever information that comes to you and simply note it. Do not judge it, just simple notice with curiousity.

If you are unhappy with the way you ate or how you feel, try not to punish yourself. Relax. Use the experience as a teacher, as a method to improve the way you eat next time.

This step will enable you to learn which foods work best for you and which eating patterns work against you. Look for the clues your body offers to help determine the effectiveness of a meal. I know there are certain foods that cause a reaction in my body, for instance sugar makes me feel antisocial, gassy, and sleepy. I choose not to eat it very often because I don't enjoy the sensations it produces. However, even if I eat something that I know is not healthy for me, I do not punish myself. I am simply aware of it and learn from it. Self-acceptance is the key. Accept yourself no matter what you eat, and you are on way to transforming your health.

Rockstar Client Profile: Becca Clark

"I worked with Stacey one on one and with a group of amazing women.  One on one, Stacey is totally focused on you, setting goals -heck, realizing that you have goals that are only for you!  In a group she is a great facilitator and brings the best out of every individual -so that you can learn from others, and others learn from you.

Stacey held me accountable in a non-judgement way.  And the things she held me accountable for -were things to take care of myself.  To acknowledge my food struggles and to surrender to them. I had never thought of that.  After 20+ years of struggling, of trying every diet, excercise program - I found Stacey... Read more...

Women's Nutrition & Yoga
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