21 Published Jan 29, 2018, Updated Dec 28, 2023
That said, when I switched to eating three meals a day and started to experiment with intermittent fasting, I realized how much more intentional I was being around food. I think I had gotten into such a habit of eating snacks at certain times that it was more mindless than truly tuned into my body’s hunger cues. This can happen when our brains associate food with the environment or time and we act out of instinct. I’ll be the first to say that becoming more intentional around eating (especially snacking!) is not easy. It’s hard to curb mindless snacking and it takes practice, but I have some practical tips to share to get you moving in the right direction! No matter how many meals and snacks you need throughout the day, I think it’s important to be intentional around food. Are you a mindless eater? What are your best tips for stopping that habit?
