Dr. Susan Albers writes the Eating Mindfully Diet. The goal is to learn to listen to your body, and by being mindful, make healthy food choices. Also, to provide simple techniques for dieters who have struggled with chronic dieting, difficulty controlling their weight and psychological stress related to mindless eating.
Basics of the Eating Mindfully Diet
The plan is based on improving awareness about food choices and eating behaviors, but does not tell much about what foods are to be eaten. Dieters are classified into one of four categories of mindless eaters. There are some general guidelines for dieters to follow, to get in touch with their true instincts regarding food and eating behaviors.
- Plan your meals in advance
- Eat warm foods when you feel hungry
- Eat breakfast and at least three meals a day
- Eat something small after every three hours
- Snack foods and appetizers are not allowed, as it is easier to over-eat these foods
By following these guidelines, there is a possibility; dieters will experience less blood sugar fluctuations. Albers explains that when self-awareness is increased, dieters can more deeply understand their eating behaviors, which will result in a healthy relationship with food.
Recommended Foods
This plan concentrates on controlling food intake by increasing self-awareness. No specific foods are recommended nor are there any to be avoided on this plan.
Exercise Recommendations
Dieters are advised to stay physically active, and are reminded to be careful not to obsess about or avoid exercise.
Pros
- Includes tips on how to deal with holidays and eating out
- As long as you practice mindful eating you do not have to avoid your favorite foods
- Promotes positive body image
- Addresses the importance of long-term weight loss and emotional balance
Cons
- Noticeable results will take some time
- Lacks in guidance about what to eat
- May not apply to dieters who do not regard themselves as emotional eaters
Conclusions
If you are looking for a precise diet plan, this book will not be helpful, as no recommendations are given about what to eat. This diet is helpful for dieters who have issues related to food or body image, including all types of eating disorders.
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