5-Min Meditation For When You're Feeling Stressed About Food

A meditation to help you in the moment, when you are feeling stressed, anxious, guilty, or conflicted about food. Whether it is stress about meal prep or cooking, over-eating or bingeing, or shaming yourself about what to eat (or what not to eat), you can turn on this meditation to pause, connect with your body, and remind yourself that you are safe. Perfect for those who are on an un-dieting journey and trying to heal their relationship with food.

Transcript

Hello. You've clicked on this meditation because you're feeling stressed about food. I want to start by acknowledging how proud I am that you are taking a moment to pause and be in your body. That is a huge win. Let's start by letting our bodies move through the stress. Whether you're sitting or standing, I want to invite you to take the next few moments to shake. You can shake your hands, Your arms, Your head, Your shoulders. You can move side to side. You can kick out the feet. Think of it as your opportunity to move the stress through and out of your body using movement to hit that reset button. There's no wrong way to do this. No wrong way to move. It doesn't matter what you look like. Just be in your body and shake it off. When you're ready, Come back to a place of stillness and find a position that you feel comfortable in. Sitting in a chair, Standing up tall, Lying on the ground. If it feels comfortable to do so, Place one or both hands on your belly. Start to bring your awareness and your attention to your breath. As you inhale, Allow the belly to expand and rise against your hands. And as you exhale, Feel the belly full. Let's inhale together for four counts. Inhale, Breathing in for four, Three, Two, One. And then exhale for four, Three, Two, One. Breathing in, Four, Three, Two, One. And out, Four, Three, Two, One. Breathing in, Four, Three, Two, One. And out, Four, Three, Two, One. Breathing in, Four, Three, Two, One. And out, Four, Three, Two, One. I want you to continue to breathe in a way that feels comfortable for you. And as you breathe, I'm going to share some affirmations. You can just listen to my voice, Repeat them silently to yourself, Or speak them out loud. I am going to share a few affirmations. I am safe. My body is wise. I can trust my body to guide the way. Food is fuel that allows my body to thrive. I am safe around food. My body knows how much it needs to eat. I have the power to listen to my body. I am the expert in my own health. I can choose with love and respect. In this moment, I am safe. I am safe. I am safe. I am safe. I am safe. Keep breathing, Focusing on your inhale and your exhale, Feeling the belly rise and the belly fall. Remember, One meal does not determine your health. When you're ready, You can come back to the present moment, Wiggling your fingers, Wiggling your toes, Wiggling your eyebrows up and down, Bringing the corners of your lips into a smile, Gently opening your eyes, Coming back to the present moment. You can revisit this meditation any time that you need it. I am proud of you. You can do this. You are not alone. Thank you so much for joining me today.