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18 May 2012

Summer Season = Ice Cream Season

With Victoria Day weekend upon us, this is Canada’s kick-off to the summer season.  Summer season to me means ICE CREAM season! And I love me some ice cream! Just today I decided that was going to be my dessert for tonight.  I’m most partial to Magnum bars; they are so decadent and so delicious.

I know what some of you may be thinking… “What?!?! A personal trainer is condoning eating ice cream?!?!” Yes, I am! And not the fake, low-fat, low-calorie, over-processed stuff.  In my opinion, no one should “settle” for anything and that includes dessert.  Get the real stuff and be present in every eating experience, especially when it comes to dessert.

So, here I offer you some inspiration and my top 3 tips to joyful eating:

  1. Make your food presentable.  Plate it, add some ambiance with a candle and some nice table linens.
  2. Experience your food choice with all of your senses.
  3. Finally, stay present in the experience by knowing when enough is enough.  You might discover a smaller size is all you need to satisfy your hunger and your craving.  I was happy to find that Magnum has come out with a mini size, which is what I ended up eating and it was enough.  By following those personal cues, you’ll enjoy the experience more and leave the table not feeling guilty about your choice.

Bon Appetit!

Filed Under: Intuitive Eating

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About Michelle Pitman

Head Wellness Coach, Michelle Pitman, is a certified personal trainer, yoga instructor and Reiki practitioner, who believes that EVERYONE should feel good from the inside out. With over 15 years experience Michelle has coached and inspired others to realize their goals.

Comments

  1. Darlene says

    May 18, 2012 at 9:56 am

    What great advice, whenever you plan a dessert or treat and enjoy it the sting of guilt is taken out of it.
    Thanks

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  2. Anna says

    May 18, 2012 at 11:43 am

    I love this post. It is good to hear that we can enjoy and relish every bit of our favourite food without feeling guilty. If we make it look good and feel good that we are eating it the smaller portion is likely to make us feel satisfied. It makes perfect sense.

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  3. Holly says

    May 18, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Very well said Michelle, there is freedom found in not having to think/worry about everything you put in your mouth.

    Reply
  4. Lisa says

    May 18, 2012 at 12:52 pm

    Great post and great advice!

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  5. Elaine Aprile says

    May 18, 2012 at 5:33 pm

    Good luck in your endeavours. Elaine

    Reply
  6. Gail says

    May 22, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    What a good reminder of how to “treat” ourselves. Gail

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