Mindset Archives - The Mindful Body

That moment in life when you’re in need of a change

by Donatella Porceddu | Apr 21, 2022 | Bingeing, Coaching, Eating Psychology, Mindset

“Change is painful, but nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” – Mandy Hale In today’s article I’d like to talk about change…about that burning need for something to change that we all experience at...

What if you binge “to feel something”?

by Donatella Porceddu | Mar 24, 2022 | Bingeing, Eating Psychology, Mindset

“The woman who seeks to end her inner famine needs to find the name of her hunger, for it is only by naming her hunger that she can be fed.” – Dr. Anita Johnston Today’s article comes from a recent conversation with a fellow colleague, where we honestly shared...

If it’s not food, then what is it that makes me binge?

by Donatella Porceddu | Feb 17, 2022 | Bingeing, Eating Psychology, Mindset

It’s a common belief that when you binge and overeat food is the problem. As a result, in order to deal with your binge and stop overeating you must focus on portions and burn the calories you put in your body. But what if food is just the tip of the iceberg? What do...

How is social media affecting your body image?

by Donatella Porceddu | Feb 3, 2022 | Body Acceptance, Diet Culture, Mindset

What if you are comparing yourself to something it’s not ever real? Let’s stop for a moment to reflect on how social media is affecting your body image. Have you ever paid attention to what’s in your social feed that might be making you feel uncomfortable,...

I don’t have the motivation to exercise

by Donatella Porceddu | Nov 25, 2021 | Diet Culture, Intuitive Eating, Mindset, Self-Care

Is it important to know why you want to exercise and what you want to achieve before rushing into any exercise program? The answer is a resounding YES! This is true especially if right now you don’t feel the motivation to exercise. When was the last time you...

How do I accept my body in a diet focused world?

by Donatella Porceddu | Nov 8, 2021 | Body Acceptance, Diet Culture, Intuitive Eating, Mindset

What comes to your mind as you see this pic for the first time? In my practice, I like using the analogy of the umbrella and the rain. What is it? It’s an image that helps me explain how difficult it is to live in our body in a world where diet culture and...