Mindful Paganism

Mindful Eating & My Weight Loss Journey

by Lady Shay Bygul

I've taken a Mindful approach to eating, as well. I've lost over 50 pounds so far. (I have a long way to go, but I know I will get there.)

I tried diets and whatnot. They showed quick results, then fizzled.

Then I decided to apply Mindfulness to my eating It's not racing towards a goal It's a journey. I'm not rushing. I'm trusting the process. It's one day at a time, one meal at a time, one decision at a time. I set myself up for success (planning meals, planning for eating out, etc.) and then follow through.

If I stumble, that's okay. I weight myself when I feel like it, usually when I feel my pants getting looser or a "feel" lighter. (Once my pants nearly fell off in a parking lot when I put my keys in my pocket! Whoops!)

I celebrate those milestones, not just what the scale says. The scale is for informational purposes only.

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