I ate out and overindulged because life is unsettled right now. We’re in the middle of moving, not in our own home, and routines aren’t what they normally are.
But the win is that in the past, I would’ve come home and continued binging on whatever else was around simply because food was available and I’d be trying to comfort eat. One off day used to turn into many.
But this time, it didn’t.
Even though the day wasn’t ideal, the structure stayed the same. I had my one meal, even if it was more than usual, and that was it. No grazing. No continuing on just because food was nearby. No spiraling.
That’s what mindful eating has built in me over time and how it led me to OMAD as a lifestyle, not as a rule or a fast. This is a boundary for me 🙋🏻♀️. The structure doesn’t require a perfect day but it holds steady when the day isn’t.
Years ago, food is where I turned to when I felt unsettled, overstimulated, out of control, tired, angry, anxious, depressed or even happy.
Now, when those urges show up, I turn somewhere else. I don’t binge on food anymore… I actually do find myself bingeing on the Word of God.
📖 “‘I have the right to do anything,’ you say—but not everything is beneficial.” (1 Corinthians 10:23)
This is what that looks like for me right now.
It may look different for you, and that is okay.
No food is bad! No food is perfect!
Do you relate to this? If so, you’re not failing. You’re learning how to live with structure that supports you instead of controlling you.
I recently shared a video breaking down OMAD as a lifestyle vs OMAD as a fast and how to discern which approach may be right for you if this is something you want to try that video is a good place to begin.
But… If you’re curious about starting your own mindful eating journey, check out our resources linked in Bio.
Day 10 comes next… be sure to follow along so that…
📖 “… you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” (3 John 1:2)
In my own experience, embracing mindful eating has transformed how I relate to food, especially during stressful or unsettled periods like moving or major life changes. Previously, I would have succumbed to emotional eating and spiralled into binge eating when life felt chaotic. But mindful eating taught me to listen to my body’s true needs rather than reacting to feelings of anxiety or distraction. Adopting OMAD (One Meal A Day) as a lifestyle rather than a strict diet or fast has given me a clear, compassionate boundary that supports healthy eating habits without rigidity. It allows flexibility for occasional indulgence while preventing mindless grazing or overeating throughout the day. This structure is not about perfection—it’s about providing a steady rhythm that helps stabilize my relationship with food even when the rest of life feels unstable. Faith has also played a central role in this journey. When the urge to binge arises, I find myself turning to spiritual nourishment rather than food. Scripture passages like 1 Corinthians 10:23 remind me that while I have freedom, not all choices benefit my well-being. This perspective shifts focus from mere restriction to mindful discernment based on what truly supports health and peace. For anyone feeling overwhelmed by their eating patterns during unsettled moments, I encourage exploring mindful eating practices combined with a lifestyle approach to OMAD. It’s a process of learning to live with structure that empowers, rather than controls. Remember that no food is inherently bad or perfect; what matters is your relationship with it and the choices you make to nurture yourself physically and emotionally. If you’re curious to begin your mindful eating journey, many helpful resources and introductory videos can guide you through understanding the difference between OMAD as a lifestyle versus a fast and how to find what works uniquely for you. Life will never be perfectly predictable, but with mindful eating and OMAD as tools, you can find calm and confidence in your food choices regardless of external circumstances.
