78\\ Are You a Busy Mom of Picky Eaters? This 4 Step Process Will Help

Being a busy mom trying to navigate weight loss while dealing with picky eaters can be challenging. In this episode, discover a 4-step process to overcome resistance and create a healthier eating environment for you and your family.

In This Episode:

Intro:

• Acknowledgment of the common struggle faced by busy moms dealing with picky eaters during a weight loss journey.

Mindset Shift:

1. Recognize It's a Process:

• Embracing the understanding that change won't happen overnight.
• Extending grace to yourself and your kids.
• Sharing a personal story of overcoming food resistance, highlighting the importance of patience and persistence.

2. Introduce Good Foods Gradually:

• Understanding that it takes 8-10 exposures for something to be seen as "normal."
• Being willing to accept some food waste for the sake of normalizing real food.

 

3. Engage Them in the Cooking Process:

• Encouraging kids to be part of the grocery shopping experience.
• Making the cooking process interactive by allowing them to help with chopping.
• Seeking their input on dinner choices, providing options, and guiding them in making decisions.
• Adding an element of fun, such as creating smiley faces on plates or organizing dipping parties.

4. Speak Truth:

Communication About Food and Its Benefits:

• Speaking truth about the food being served.
• Highlighting the positive impact on their bodies.
• Expressing personal excitement about the healthy choices being made.

Conclusion:

• Encouragement to implement these practical steps in dealing with picky eaters.
• Reminding moms that creating a positive food environment is a journey.

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