If you only eat things you find comfort in eating, you might end up distorting your relationship with food as you’ll equate food to a pleasurable experience instead of a way to give your body nutrients and sustain yourself. Ideally, you will have tried many different foods from every food group and found enjoyment in at least one so that it’s easier to get those essential nutrients in, but no one lives in an ideal world. If this is something you struggle with, instead of choking down the food you despise, try pairing something you don’t like with something you want to make getting those nutrients easier.
Even if you start extremely small with a small serving of leafy green vegetables or a small vegetable cocktail with your favorite dinner, that’s a step in the right direction. After that initial step, it’s important to track how you feel afterwards and keep track of how everything you eat makes you feel. Once you start listening to what your body needs, it’ll be easier to feed it as you’ll notice the correlation between your positive thoughts and a healthier diet.
The secret is being able to listen to your body and give it what it needs in that moment. One healthy choice might even lead to healthier choices like waking up earlier to make a well-rounded breakfast, going on a walk to get those steps in, and sleeping more restfully for longer just because you know what makes you feel good.
