The truth is, one day filled with candy will not harm anyone long term (unless there are medical conditions and a lack of teeth brushing). How we talk about the candy experience harms our children and ourselves, impacting our relationships with food and body.

Mindful eating is a way to break from the latest diets. When you practice mindful eating, it connects your mind with your body and the lines of communication to what your body has to say. You will hear the voice in your head that says I am starting to feel full, you will feel sensations you never noticed before and hear the voice in your head that notices your true level of fullness.