Hi all! I’m gearing up for a Workshop in January on Mindful Eating so next couple of emails are going to be around that. Please have a look below and let me know if the story ties in to the invitation to the workshop!
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Subject: A Lion, Food and Reflection
Preview: How Lions Made me Reflect

Did you know we’re hardwired to see food and eat it?

I recently went on an incredible safari in the Masai Mara with my cousins—a trip we hadn’t done in years. The vibe was amazing, and the wildlife sightings were nothing short of epic.

One moment still gives me chills: a face-off between a lion and hyenas over an impala kill made by a cheetah! Watching this intense drama unfold was thrilling, exciting, and full of adrenaline.

Amid all the action, something else caught my attention. Sitting in the safari car, taking a break from the wild show, I saw a packet of salted crisps. Without even thinking, I reached for it. The excitement of the moment made me want to celebrate—with food.

And I did. I opened the packet and munched away as if I were watching an action movie. But afterward, as the thrill settled, I found myself reflecting.

As someone who’s conscious of my health—and who coaches others on their food relationships—I realized this: the biology of seeing food and eating food is so deeply ingrained in us. It’s primal. The lion saw food and wanted it. The hyenas smelled food and wanted it. And, in a way, I was no different.

In the past, I would have brushed this off as “normal.” After all, food has always been tied to celebration, excitement, or even just the presence of it. But when I think back to the health challenges I’ve overcome—fatigue, autoimmune issues, and excess weight—I know this pattern could easily undo all the progress I’ve made if left unchecked.

This experience reminded me of the power of mindful eating. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about being aware. It’s about recognizing that while we are biologically wired to “see food and eat food,” we can also pause and dialogue with our minds:

“Do I need this right now?”

We’re fortunate—we don’t live in the wild, where food is scarce, and every opportunity to eat must be seized. We have the freedom to choose when, why, and what we eat. And it’s this awareness that has transformed not only my health but my entire relationship with food.

Here’s the video of all the action:

If this resonates with you, join me for my empowering workshop on Mindful Eating. Together, we’ll explore how to navigate food choices in a way that supports your health and goals—no matter the moment or emotion.

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Let’s break free from those automatic food habits and reclaim mindful control over our choices!