Agaath Zondervan

Eating behavior uncovered

A path to understanding the deeper meaning of your eating habits.

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Produktbeschreibung

Eating behavior uncovered focuses on the complex interplay between our emotions, habits, and the influence of our environment on eating behavior. This book helps readers gain insight into their relationship with food and offers strategies and a 6-steps mindful and intuitive guide to find a healthier balance. Rather than promoting strict diets, it advocates for a more mindful and sustainable approach to nutrition. And the best part? With this approach you lose weight in a natural way. CORE TOPICS: 1. The five types of eaters The book identifies five types of eaters: - Emotional eater: Eats in response to emotions such as stress or sadness. - Social eater: Influenced by social situations, often eats more in company. - Unconscious eater: Eats mindlessly during other activities, like watching TV. - Compulsive eater: Feels a strong urge to eat, even without hunger. - Obsessive eater: Is extremely focused on healthy eating and worried about food choices. For each type, the book provides insights and exercises to increase awareness of their eating habits and triggers. 2. The psychological and physical role in eating behavior Our eating behavior is strongly influenced by both psychological and physical factors. - Psychological role: Emotions like stress or happiness can lead us toward certain foods for comfort or distraction. Habits and social influences also play a role: we often eat more in company or when adapting to a group. By becoming aware of these mental triggers, we can make better choices that aren't driven by emotions. - Physical role: Biological factors, such as DNA, serotonin, and hormones, also influence our eating behavior. Our genes may make us more sensitive to certain tastes, while serotonin and dopamine impact our sense of pleasure and appetite. Hormones like ghrelin and leptin regulate hunger signals. By understanding these physical processes, we can better manage our natural hunger and fullness cues. 3. Mindful and intuitive eating The book introduces mindful and intuitive eating as healthy approaches. Mindful eating encourages slowing down and truly savoring food, while intuitive eating helps you listen to your natural hunger and fullness signals. Both methods promote a healthy relationship with food without restrictive rules. To help you embrace these approaches, we've designed a 6-step guide to mindful and intuitive eating. 4. Self-compassion and behavior change Changing eating behavior is a process that requires self-compassion. Instead of self-criticism after a slip-up, the book encourages taking small steps with patience. By setting realistic goals and being kind to yourself, you create sustainable, positive habits. 5. Practical mindful/intuitive training In addition to theory, the book includes exercises like keeping a food journal, reflecting on eating habits, and mindfulness techniques. These tools help you approach food more mindfully and build new, healthier patterns. GOAL OF THE BOOK: The goal of Eating behavior uncovered is to provide readers with a deeper understanding of their relationship with food. Rather than viewing food as an enemy, the book helps people approach food in a positive and mindful way. It encourages a loving relationship with the body and food, helping readers find what best supports their physical and emotional well-being. With this holistic approach, Eating behavior uncovered offers practical guidance for anyone seeking insight into their eating habits and aiming for a sustainable, healthy lifestyle without constant struggle with food. It transforms food into a source of joy rather than a battle.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
• Seitenzahl: 164
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 227g
• ISBN-13: 9798301388019
• Artikelnr.: 72658212