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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Mindfully Walk Away the Urge to Eat

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by guest blogger Susan Albers, Psy.D.

It’s likely that an ordinary walk would be a helpful activity to substitute for stress eating. But you might want to try taking a mindful walk. Not only will this get your mind on something other than food and steer you out of the kitchen, it will also help you to calm down and center yourself.

How does a mindful walk differ from an ordinary walk? Well, as you stroll, notice the scenery. Look around. Don’t power walk. Bring your attention to the feeling of your feet hitting the ground. Close your eyes for a moment. Turn your attention to what you hear. Then open your eyes and look closely all around you. Use all of your senses. Observe what you see as if you were describing the scene to someone who was blindfolded. Tune in to your body and what it does during this walk. Can you feel your heartbeat? How is your breathing? When you quiet the chatter of your mind and focus on your sensations, you will become a little calmer.

So the next time you have the urge to emotionally eat, don’t just go for a stroll—go for a mindful walk.

 


Susan Albers, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist for the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.  Her latest book, 50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food, will be available in September.  Dr. Albers’ is also the author of  Eat, Drink & Be Mindful and Eating Mindfully.  Her website is http://sootheyourselfwithoutfood.com.
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