It is a proven fact (okay...maybe not scientifically proven -- but I think you'll agree with me), you will not get as much support in your mindful eating journey as you should. Whether it's the spouse that inadvertently brings you a bowl of ice cream while you're watching evening TV (when they didn't ask first if you wanted one) or the co work that makes a snarky remark about how little you are eating -- some people can be downright unhelpful.
You can plan on it. And if you plan on it, you can make contingency plans. If it is common for your spouse to snack in the evening, talk to them about what you are trying to accomplish. Explain to them what your thought process is and how you are trying to assess your hunger and fullness levels BEFORE the food is in front of you.
If you know it is likely for a coworker to snark on your success, play out the scenario in your head and find a suitably comfortable response to the likely situation.
If you plan for the likely, you will have a much greater chance of sailing past these inevitable bumps in the road. That way you don't get caught in them and have them send you sailing into the ditch.
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