Mindfulness Meditation and Food Diaries The term “mindfulness” involves the practice of staying in the moment and noticing one’s thoughts and emotions without judgement. Meditation can help increase awareness of your feelings and behaviors, including those that may lead you to over eat. Keeping a daily log of what you eat and how you feel emotionally is another good way to increase awareness of your feelings and behaviors. Logs, or diaries, help you monitor what you eat and see how your emotions may affect what you eat and why. It can help you identify the emotions that trigger a turn to food and give you space to find healthier coping behaviors that don’t involve eating. Social Connections The road to successful weight loss includes your community of family and friends. Identify the supportive people in your life and tell them about your goals. You may find they also want to make healthier decisions and are eager to join you in your efforts. Support Groups Support groups are another excellent resource for supporting emotional health and keeping you on track. Connecting with others who share your experience and are working towards similar goals has been shown to make a difference and can help you stick with your plan. Englewood Health offers a support group to our bariatric surgery patients. Call our office at 201-608-2848 for more information and the schedule.
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