In this episode of 'Your Mindset Matters', Vikki Cronin explores the themes of emotional eating and the mindset surrounding food, particularly during weekends. She discusses the societal tendency to treat weekends as a time for indulgence and how this can lead to unhealthy eating patterns. Vikki emphasizes the importance of awareness and self-compassion in addressing emotional eating, providing practical steps to help listeners change their relationship with food and emotions. The conversation highlights the need for a supportive mindset and the understanding that food is not the enemy, but rather a part of a healthy lifestyle.

Takeaways

• The weekend often triggers a mindset of treating oneself with food.
• Emotional eating is a common coping mechanism for stress and sadness.
• Awareness of emotional triggers is crucial for change.
• Food should not be labeled as a reward or treat.
• Building an emotional toolkit can help manage stress without food.
• Self-compassion is essential when dealing with emotional eating.
• It's important to pause and reflect before eating in response to emotions.
• Changing the narrative around food can lead to healthier habits.
• Food is not the enemy; disconnection from our emotions is.
• You can redefine your identity away from being an emotional eater.

Links & Resources

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