Years ago, I remember – vaguely – someone explaining mindful eating to me. Mindful eating, I was told, was where you’re fully present in your eating experience. You’re aware of your hunger level, fullness factor, your food’s taste and texture, it’s aroma, etc. There are no “off-limit” foods. No counting calories. And for sure no formal meal plans. I – being someone who grew up watching (and hearing) their mother relentlessly count calories to remain at a healthy weight … and being someone who followed suit – was petrified of … Continue reading Mindful Eating 101 & What You Really Need to Know