84 WBM january 2014 White says she could never go back to her for-mer way of eating and over-eating. She swapped her processed hamburgers for meals like bison in a lettuce wrap and a savory salmon bowl. Without endorsing a Paleo or any other diet, psychotherapist and wellness coach Jen Johnson, MS, LPC, CRC, RYT, coaches her clients to eat mindfully, which means approaching eating with awareness, learning to eat when hungry and to stop eating when full. “Diets can be a temporary approach to weight loss,” Johnson says. “People must first learn how to feed their emotional needs and then change their behavior and lifestyle in ways that support sustainable weight loss.” In her practice and mindfulness eating work-shops, Johnson empowers clients to reconnect their mind and body by making sustainable lifestyle changes that support wellness, happiness and success. Many of the diet trends like Paleo are designed to remind their followers to eat healthfully — they’re not intended to change behavior alone. Johnson says, “Get support with learning to cope with stress and addressing the underlying emotional issues that are contributing to your difficulties with eating and weight. Learn regu-lar practices that can reduce stress. Get help with working through whatever is holding you back from having a peaceful relationship with food and your body. Practice relating to your-self with compassion. People who approach themselves with compassion have a greater chance of success with weight loss programs.” All agree that before starting any new diet regimen or lifestyle change, it is important to seek out a physician who can help one assess for and address any underlying medical issues. It’s worth the investment. As Johnson says, “Each moment is a gift. Dare to live well.” savor — guide to food & dining on the azalea coast Without endorsing a Paleo or any other diet, psychothera-pist and wellness coach Jen Johnson, MS, LPC, CRC, RYT, coaches her clients to eat mind-fully, which means approaching eating with awareness, learning to eat when hungry and to stop eating when full. Paleo brownie, prepared by Clean Eatz.
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