When I was in college, I traveled to Nepal to study at a Tibetan Buddhist monastery.
Garlic naan, white rice, probably hundreds of dumplings …
I even ate a chocolate croissant from a local bakeryevery single dayand didn’t exercise once.
I was in shock.
So, what happened?
At the time I gave credit to the quality of food I was eating.
Better ingredients, more whole foods and less processed stuff.
Life, and I with it, moved slowly there.
When I ate, I ate.
I didn’t scroll through my Instagram feed while shoveling lunch down my throat.
I didn’t punish myself with exercise or restrict my food intake.
I relaxed, I allowed, and Iate consciously.
When the stress stopped, my body was able to reset and once again find its natural weight.
This wasn’t because they gave up and immediately started eating more than they needed.
Their metabolisms were majorly damaged by the extreme dieting.
About 99 percent of the time, dieting is not sustainable.Stop doing it!
Slow down with food.
Eating too quickly keeps us from hearing satiety signals from the brain and causes overeating.
Slow down and savor!
This is the most devastating problem that is plaguing our country.
Stress is a normal part of life, but we arechronicallystressed.
This means that instead of our stress levels rising and falling, they don’t fall.
There are many ways to do this, and it is important to find what works for you.
Some options are journaling, coloring, breathwork, and meditation.
Prioritizing de-stressing practices can require a lifestyle change, which can be difficult in the Western world.
Thankfully, there are apps to help, like Headspace and Buddhify.
The options are endless, so get brainstorming!
That’s how to eat croissants and still lose weight.
Is it still important to eat your veggies and other nutrient-dense foods?
Its also important to pinpoint what threw you off balance and have people support you through the process.
