I found that while I was backpacking, I healed a lot of my eating disorder just by being in a more positive environment and enjoying the company of other people by cooking with them. It opened me up to trying so many new meals as everyone has such unique food interests which you can be inspired by.
Backpacking was INSANELY healing to my relationship with food and my body. I took a two-week backpacking trip in high-school and for a while after coming back home from the woods I felt really good. It took me a long time to come back to that feeling of harmony with my body, but the other day I was laying in bed and feeling achey and bloated and I realized the reason backpacking felt so good was because it put me in a headspace where I wasn't thinking of my body as a performance or a tool the way I was conditioned to, but rather as just my body, my place of shelter. I live in my body, and in order to keep it running in a way that lets me feel comfortable inside it without aches, and in order for me to do the things I want to do with it, like dance or rollerskate or backpack, I have to feed it good food and allow it to move and take up space. Such a simple idea, but it feels so rattling when it really clicks and you get the authentic desire to take care of your body for the sake of taking care of it, not as a means to an end.
totally agree with you guys...I went on a similar trip when I was in high school and it was insanely healing. No mirrors, just my body moving in ways I never imagined it could. I was able to enjoy so many foods without guilt for the first time in a very long time.
I think my next video will be all about my spiritual evolution up to this point in my life so I will show more of my home and current life updates in that video :) I'm excited to share! Thank you for receiving my energy
@@HitomiMochizuki222 Hitomi what brand is your green skirt? Please help a soul sister out! @hitomimochizuki I can't make out the rectangle black tag's name.
I've struggled with eating disorders and obsessing over calories my whole life and finally decided I had enough and decided to start eating intuitively. It's crazy because I was thinking about how it would be great to have some guidance and then you uploaded this video! I swear everything happens for a reason
Amelia Beggio honestly same, after an over 100 pound weight loss, I finally deleted my calorie tracking app today, I just want to eat because my body needs nutrients, not because I am trying to get super thin. Proud of you though! ❤️
Lately i have been feeling more protected in a sense and it is making me cry rn. I have come out as a trans girl these past few months and it has been so hard knowing being trans is my truth but being able to dress in women’s clothes, growing my hair out and start wearing make up etc makes me soo happy. I’m 19 now and know this is necessary to become more myself in this lifetime. I owe it to my 12 yr old self to continue healing. And ive actually been feeling better and better. Thankyou Hitomi 🦋 i love just cereal and plant milk with fruit in the morning it makes me feel satisfied and nourished and it really helps me to start the day off simple not thinking too much about food! Ive also picked up a keyboard and hope i’ll start to follow tutorials of my favorite songs. Peace 💜✨
Congratulations on starting your transition! I’m rooting for you! Stay safe, keep healing and I’m sending all the good vibes your way 💕 p.s your smile is absolutely radiant
Congratulations on coming out!!! I’m so happy for you and so proud!!! Please don’t ever feel ashamed of living your truth! Sending so much love to you my friend. Happy pride! ❤️
You can have whatever you want for breakfast! Breakfast foods are just a concept, made up because they feel good for most people. But if they don’t feel good for you, then go find what it is your body wants in the morning. The most important thing is that it makes you feel good and loved.
I agree with you Hitomi ! Food is for the most part sustenance. That should come first, then satisfaction. Our body is our temple and food is also spiritual in that way, nourishment keeps our mind, body and soul aligned. Sadly, food is used as spiritual warfare as consumerism becomes ubiquitous. Your messages are inspiring, Thank you so much!
I cried when you started to talk about healing through food, especially when you talked about waiting to eat until you were in a calm and present space. I can have desperate feelings around food and nutrition, it was beautiful to hear what you've learned about this. Your thoughts and learnings are making a big difference for a lot of people (especially me) 🥬💚🥝💚🥑💚🥦
@I like Potatoes well that's not true, plenty of "hot" youtubers get hate whether they did something wrong or not... For example Alyse Parker (RawAlignment) ...
THANK YOU 'Tomi. You've encouraged me out of a painful hole I was beginning to tumble back into. at a time like this, when a lot of people are unintentionally using food to numb and distract when isolated at home or out of their usual routine, this conversation is important. for 12+ years my relationship with food has ebbed and flowed, and continues to do so today. in a world where food is unavoidable, it's so so vital to continue to grow and work on your relationship with nourishing yourself EVERY DAY. AND TEACH YOUR CHILDREN. Teach your friends! You're body is always on your side. It will always forgive you. It will always care for you. It feels everything you feel. You don't need to hate it, or avoid it, hide it, shame it.
Hitomi I'm so grateful for your presence on TH-cam, for your soul's journey, and all the gifts that you are able to share because of that. Your videos have helped me so much, you are such a divine light for me, a reminder that all will be well, thank you for being such an inspiration. This video brought tears to my eyes as you spoke about your new relationship with food, it is something I am working with at the moment and I AM JUST SO DANG GRATEFUL FOR YOU WOMAN
Ah i love how much you include spirituality and mindfulness in your conversations about food, it's so so important and so many people are missing this element in their desire to eat healthier/feel better!
This is so beautiful. Interestingly enough, science has backed up a lot of what you’re talking about (eating when calm, deep breathing, being present with food, etc.).
Your talk at the end was honestly everything I needed to hear. I was having a conversation with my mom yesterday about feeling like I resent my body because of food intolerances and feeling the need to start practicing mindful eating. This was so helpful! Thank you.
thank you for all your words at the end of the video, i really connected to coming to that realization that you are eating to calm anxiety but in reality that only feeds the emotion instead of nurture yourself, such an important reminder
I feel so refreshed after watching your videos. Your aura is beautiful and you radiate so much positive energy!! Whenever I feel anxious or need a pick me up I watch your videos and I swear my whole attitude is changed
I'm so happy that this video exists. Having a positive mindset on food is so difficult for people to develop and to see it as something to be loved and cherished. I can see myself rewatching this video many times in the future to have a more positive mindset on food 🥰
I've never really thought about tasting my food until I listen to this mindfulness podcast. Honestly that has helped me eat a little slow and be more aware with tasting my food instead of eating it as fast as I can. For sure I will be thanking the universe and the people that picked/packed my food the next time I eat.
There was a time when I was using food as my healing journey when I discovered how much of what you put in your body impacts you mentally & physically. It truly all is a process. I loved that you talked about intuitive eating. I fell off a long time ago and I’ve been desperately needing to get myself back. I want to get to the point of even studying Ayurvedic eating since it’s a form of healing through food that really interests me.
Your videos are always so beautifully shot and edited! They feel like a fresh, warm spring breeze, a cup of ginger tea and forests in the sunlight, thank youu
Hitomi !! The ending conversation is SO IMPORTANT! thank you for shedding light. Peace and Love to you my sister, you are such a vibrant vessel of divine feminine light. I appreciate you so much
loved this video!! i was raised really religious so now that i am not i got away from "saying grace" before eating but you make me want to try it again. you remind me i can thank the earth and the people and myself for the creation. i definitely want to embody gratefulness 💕
YES, i love this, it's a daily practice! Daily waking up and being present and loving with yourself, the conversations in your head don't disappear, its how to react to them, it's every day nurturing the journey of self-love and alignment, gentle gentle
Hi Hitomi, i just wanna say how much i appreciate your message of love and mindfulness. I’m 19 and at the moment i find myself struggling with my body image, and it directly affects my relationship with food. i absolutely love to cook and have been doing so often, i plan out my meals and really put effort on making healthy and nourishing food for me and my family. However, by the time I sit down to eat all that goes through my head are negative and deprecating thoughts. I end a meal feeling overly self-conscious and have nothing but regret to have consumed “so many calories” It hurts me profundly to put myself through that mindset. Food is inspiring and we’re blessed to be able to cook, smell and taste the endless amounts of elements this Earth gives us. Still that voice is loud in my head and I struggle to find a way to ignore it. Again, thank you for sharing your experience and being vulnerable to your audience. Hope your light can touch many as it has touched me.
You seem to be so calm and aware. I really love listening to your voice and think what you say is so mindblowing. I always struggle with my body and food but I try to heal and to not always think about loosing and gaining weight. What you say helps me a lot. Thank you 😊
I LOVE you thank you for being yourself and showing representation of what mindfulness & self-love can look like! It's so nice to see someone else in the same mindset:)) as a sensitive babe it's so true we need to watch all that we consume
Each of your videos brings new positive energy into my life and I’ve changed so much since I’ve started watching you! Keep on teaching us how to better love everything around us :) All the blessings to you!
You are such a beautiful soul Hitomi. Thank you so much for living and sharing your truth within all of your videos, you've taught me so much and I adore the way you choose to live your life. Truly inspiring, so much love
i LOVE that you put positivity and love into your food while you make it!!! I'm jewish, and every week me and my mum make Challah (which is a special bread) and we do the exact same thing, and it is my favourite thing ever. i think ill start doing that with everything i eat!!!
You are an angel and that toast looks so scrumptious. I love the idea of having gratitude and consciously thanking all of the energy it took to make our food. I'm trying to integrate this into every meal now. Thank you Hitomi, for the sweet video!
I’m grateful that there are people like you, who can openly speak about this. I can’t explain how you have improved my journey with healing through food. Forever happy that I found you Hitomi 💜💜
I have IBS and I feel like your tips for intuitive eating will help me so much!!! Part of managing IBS is understanding what foods I can digest and make me feel good. It's been a long process!!
Every time I watch you Hitomi, I learn something new. I'll definitely start thanking every hand that the food went through for me. I felt a sense of immense gratitude and peace. Thank you
Waw I genuinely thought I was the only vegan that has a hard time digesting chickpeas as everyone in the vegan community is usually using them in such diverse ways! I tried chickpea pasta, pre-cooked ones, home cooked ones, burgers... they always made me feel so bad. And even left behind a bad body odeur.. The same with most beans aswell! Now I usually try to get my protein from lentils, nuts like cashews & almonds or tofu and tempeh. Thank you for the kind and honest talk about self love related to food, I could resonate so deeply with every word. Sending you so much love, light and abundance
ur voice is soooo soothing i can listen to u all day 😍 thank u for the recipes! you've really played a big part in me transitioning to a vegan lifestyle... slowly, but surely! 🥰
i love food and when i started counting calories and keeping up w my weight i realised that my love for it kinda faded a bit because it wasn't natural anymore. i find that intuitive eating is what works for me. love you hitomi, sending u blessings
also everything you said at the end is on point!!!! i struggle with a lot of the foods you mentioned and get super bloated a lot. i’ve been trying to be mindful while eating. the mind and gut are directly intertwined 100%
I absolutely loveee and look forward to your videos so much! Your energy, the way you talk about life, how you are learning to move through it and the steps you take to heal are all incredibly inspiring and resonate so much with me. I loved the 2nd part of the video where you talked about healing your relationship with food, and the rituals you have created to honor that. Would loveeee another video solely on that topic
As far as lifestyle vids go, I’m actually really interested in knowing what people as healthy as her take in. It’s hard to eat right no matter what side you fall on. These videos are actually good for people to figure that out, imo.
thank you for sharing your wisdom. I'm just starting to mindfully chew my food, as I used to want to eat as fast as my brother and dad that I barely chewed it- unlearning that now and it feels so good to be present and let my food nourish me(:
Thank you! I am no a vegan but this video really opened my eyes and I was convinced that I can still be satisfied with food even if they're not my comfort food. And I never really thought about being mindful of how food makes me feel.
Thank you, some of these ideas are refreshingly inspiring! So important to think outside of the box, have fun and remind ourselves to care well for these beautiful bodies ❤
This quarantine period got me so messy and all, but then here you are Hitomi i just love watching your videos whick makes me feel more relaxed and boom I'm motivated and productive again beacuse of your vibes and energy. I just love your genuineness🌼
Where did you buy your kitchenware? It feels so earthy and it calms me. They’re very beautiful. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Will definitely try them 💜💜💜
The journey of self healing is so complicated but beautiful in itself, I too have struggled with a lot of eating disorders. currently, Ortharexia and binge eating is a struggle, but im learning. I had a flare of bulimia when I was bed ridden with cancer. ooooft, let me tell you, food and cancer is an endless downwards spiral. weight checks, throwing up, eating for comfort ten feeling guily... Surprisingly, not eating enough was never a problem for me. but my inner voice always had a probkem with that. The mind can be so mean sometimes, I need to learn to be kinder to myself. Looking back I'm thankful, as the extra weight was what probably what helped me bounce back faster. Now however, im enlightened. ive began healing my body through food, im going to university to study further and now, a year into remission I've found a whole new meaning to life that begins with the nourishment of food and ends with me feeling fullfilled. happy. HEALTHY and that's the best gift, right? thank you for this video, I connect with you on so many levels. Sending you love from Scotland xx
How wonderful. All the words you shared really connected with my heart. Thank you! Your mindset is a little further down the line and is where I'm on my way to, so I really appreciate the extra wisdom I've gained today
Love this video and your channel, in general ~✨~ it makes me v grateful to see that you are so open to sharing your experience with mental health to heal others, it is much needed at this time. Something that I have found that has helped me with my relationship to food is bringing more awareness to my inner dialogue, especially I am having thoughts that may be distorted or coming from a lower frequency. I am able to recognize this most when I use my breath to return to the present. Then I am able to shift my thought to something lighter and more aligned with the truth 💕 (Ex: I'm hungry but I shouldn't eat anything else today, I might gain weight -> My body is telling me that I need to eat, food is fuel at its core and it is not going to harm me/ I am grateful I have access to things that will nourish my body)
I used to have a really difficult relationship with food and went through both bulimia and anorexia along with really bad body dysmorphia and over exercising. I now let myself eat anything that's vegan without any additional restrictions. This has made me enjoy my food a lot more instead of focusing on the details like how many calories are in it. Since my job and school exhaust me so much, my lazy way of getting nutrients is drinking smoothies and cold pressed juices along with eating soups. From time to time, I'll buy a salad. As for bloating, I only bloat when I'm on my moon cycle and the few days before it. My digestive system seems happy with all the vegan food I put in it, but it does get upset when I overdo it on the hot sauce. It's a battle between my palate and my stomach/intestines lol
I needed this video so much! All the food you made looks so delightful. I have been struggling with binge eating for a few years. Your words have so much meaning and I will hone them and cherish them. Thank you Hitomi!! ♥️
YESSS I LOVE GINGER MISO SOUP!!! i would never think to have it for breakfast but ive been craving something savory and warm in the mornings so im def gunna start making it
A beautiful video and mindful acknowledgement of the importance of the physical interplay between what we eat and our wellbeing. Peace and Happiness to you Hitomi. :-)
It is wonderful you have found this way as food is really light frequency. Higher frequency foods, light are one. Light is healing. Tip; if you soak your Chia seeds in water a few minutes before using it helps release nutrients and also will not bloat after ingesting. They expand quite a bit, so soak your Chia. If you are cooking macro remember balance of Yin/Yang in energy of food. Peace.
Thank you Hitomi for these really good quality videos, I can feel your thoughtfulness coming through them, your videos always calm me down and make me feel grateful to be alive today. Thank you also, for speaking a bit on how you feel about your body, we have a similar body and I see people always say you are so beautiful in the comments (true), people often talk about how they wish they looked like you because then they would have no body insecurities to worry about. It makes me feel weird because body build wise I do look like you and yet I am unhappy. People tell me I am pretty and have a nice body but I feel like no matter what anyone says I will always be insecure. It's not very uplifting but that's how I feel, it's nice to see someone feel the same and talk about it, especially when they look like me. I am still learning that my body is a temple and should be treated as such, it is a slow process with many ups and downs. Just glad to be reminded that I am not alone on that journey and my feelings are valid. 💓🌺
I will definitely try the miso soup and artichoke toasts ❤ Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience on food, healing and mental health ❤ I'm recovering from eating disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia) and it was not an easy journey, but now I'm feeling more and more peaceful and what helps me the most is to say blessings, to breathe, to be more conscious when I'm eating ❤ If I'm really happy while I'm eating I will definitely look like the ratatouille movie or I will say "wow this is so yummyyyyy" and I will do little dance moves and smile, this way I feel more connected to my inner child ❤ (sorry for my bad english ❤)
this video is so beautiful !!!! wow 🧡 I love u hitomi ~~ you’ve helped awaken me to being mindful & intuitive with my meals im ever so grateful I found you on this internet realm 💫 blessings
Hi to all beings of love, greetings from Mexico, I just want to say thank you so much Hitomi! because your videos tramsmit a lot of peace to me. blessings and good vibes to all
love the gluten-free pancakes! i've been making them for my dad & my sister & it has been such a lovely way to connect with family, thanks for sharing hitomi
I found that while I was backpacking, I healed a lot of my eating disorder just by being in a more positive environment and enjoying the company of other people by cooking with them. It opened me up to trying so many new meals as everyone has such unique food interests which you can be inspired by.
Backpacking was INSANELY healing to my relationship with food and my body. I took a two-week backpacking trip in high-school and for a while after coming back home from the woods I felt really good. It took me a long time to come back to that feeling of harmony with my body, but the other day I was laying in bed and feeling achey and bloated and I realized the reason backpacking felt so good was because it put me in a headspace where I wasn't thinking of my body as a performance or a tool the way I was conditioned to, but rather as just my body, my place of shelter. I live in my body, and in order to keep it running in a way that lets me feel comfortable inside it without aches, and in order for me to do the things I want to do with it, like dance or rollerskate or backpack, I have to feed it good food and allow it to move and take up space. Such a simple idea, but it feels so rattling when it really clicks and you get the authentic desire to take care of your body for the sake of taking care of it, not as a means to an end.
@@kol246 thank you for sharing that beautiful thought! 🥰
totally agree with you guys...I went on a similar trip when I was in high school and it was insanely healing. No mirrors, just my body moving in ways I never imagined it could. I was able to enjoy so many foods without guilt for the first time in a very long time.
Thank you
When food is aesthetic, vegan, AND healthy all at once >>>
lmao, thats the goal right there!
so can we expect a moving vlog/new home tour?:( this place looks like it radiates your energy , hitomi🧚🏽♀️
I think my next video will be all about my spiritual evolution up to this point in my life so I will show more of my home and current life updates in that video :) I'm excited to share! Thank you for receiving my energy
@@HitomiMochizuki222 Hitomi what brand is your green skirt? Please help a soul sister out! @hitomimochizuki I can't make out the rectangle black tag's name.
JM she talked about it in her latest thrift haul :)
YOOOO I THOUGHT SHE WAS ON VACATION
@@emmashainheit Not the brand love, just that it was from poshmark. There is a black tag/label.
I've struggled with eating disorders and obsessing over calories my whole life and finally decided I had enough and decided to start eating intuitively. It's crazy because I was thinking about how it would be great to have some guidance and then you uploaded this video! I swear everything happens for a reason
Amelia Beggio honestly same, after an over 100 pound weight loss, I finally deleted my calorie tracking app today, I just want to eat because my body needs nutrients, not because I am trying to get super thin. Proud of you though! ❤️
Lately i have been feeling more protected in a sense and it is making me cry rn. I have come out as a trans girl these past few months and it has been so hard knowing being trans is my truth but being able to dress in women’s clothes, growing my hair out and start wearing make up etc makes me soo happy. I’m 19 now and know this is necessary to become more myself in this lifetime. I owe it to my 12 yr old self to continue healing. And ive actually been feeling better and better. Thankyou Hitomi 🦋 i love just cereal and plant milk with fruit in the morning it makes me feel satisfied and nourished and it really helps me to start the day off simple not thinking too much about food! Ive also picked up a keyboard and hope i’ll start to follow tutorials of my favorite songs. Peace 💜✨
Congratulations on starting your transition! I’m rooting for you! Stay safe, keep healing and I’m sending all the good vibes your way 💕 p.s your smile is absolutely radiant
you're amazing!!! I am so happy that you are able to express your true self, which takes such courage and resilience. blessings your ways
Thank you for being the amazing beautiful human being that you are 💕💓💓
Congratulations on coming out!!! I’m so happy for you and so proud!!! Please don’t ever feel ashamed of living your truth! Sending so much love to you my friend. Happy pride! ❤️
happy pride baby girl i’m happy for you 💓💓💓
I CAN HAVE SOUP FOR BREAKFAST NO ONE TOLD MEEEEEEEE!!!! I hate breakfast because I feel sick after eating so I will definitely try these
soup is a life saver!! it's so versatile as any meal of the day
Maybe it’s an Asian thing, but soup has always been a go to breakfast in my family! 😋
@@vedas2279 Mine too! We're eclectic. Lol
You can have whatever you want for breakfast! Breakfast foods are just a concept, made up because they feel good for most people. But if they don’t feel good for you, then go find what it is your body wants in the morning. The most important thing is that it makes you feel good and loved.
😂😂😂
when the vanilla extract poured down the side of the bottle, i felt that
Same
i love the ceramic bowls and measuring cups you use :D
Hitomi is such a being of light
23 minutes of food, health and positivity! We love to see it👏🏽🥰☀️
I agree with you Hitomi ! Food is for the most part sustenance. That should come first, then satisfaction. Our body is our temple and food is also spiritual in that way, nourishment keeps our mind, body and soul aligned. Sadly, food is used as spiritual warfare as consumerism becomes ubiquitous. Your messages are inspiring, Thank you so much!
the love you radiate literally heals my soul
Okay but can we talk about those BOWLS 😍
I think she meant the bowls themselves not the food in them
I cried when you started to talk about healing through food, especially when you talked about waiting to eat until you were in a calm and present space. I can have desperate feelings around food and nutrition, it was beautiful to hear what you've learned about this. Your thoughts and learnings are making a big difference for a lot of people (especially me)
🥬💚🥝💚🥑💚🥦
you know she's a good youtuber when the comment section is this nice lol
@I like Potatoes well that's not true, plenty of "hot" youtubers get hate whether they did something wrong or not... For example Alyse Parker (RawAlignment) ...
@I like Potatoes way to objectify 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Hahaha true
I subscribed for her content, but you have to admit she’s pretty bloody hot. That thumbnail is extraordinary.
THANK YOU 'Tomi. You've encouraged me out of a painful hole I was beginning to tumble back into. at a time like this, when a lot of people are unintentionally using food to numb and distract when isolated at home or out of their usual routine, this conversation is important. for 12+ years my relationship with food has ebbed and flowed, and continues to do so today. in a world where food is unavoidable, it's so so vital to continue to grow and work on your relationship with nourishing yourself EVERY DAY. AND TEACH YOUR CHILDREN. Teach your friends! You're body is always on your side. It will always forgive you. It will always care for you. It feels everything you feel. You don't need to hate it, or avoid it, hide it, shame it.
What I eat In a week videos literally never get boring pls keep making them
i think all of my subscribers know i needed this video BADLY. i still wont give up my fork tho. also: that ice cream? those oats? 🤤🤭
OMG I CANNOT THIS IS LIKE TWO OF MY FAVORITE TH-camRS SUPPORTING EACHOTHER. This makes me so happy , thank you both for content that uplifts people.
OH MY GOD DAMON
wait two of my favorite you tubers are friends??? I love
LMFAOOOO
The crossover we didn’t know we needed .....
Hitomi I'm so grateful for your presence on TH-cam, for your soul's journey, and all the gifts that you are able to share because of that. Your videos have helped me so much, you are such a divine light for me, a reminder that all will be well, thank you for being such an inspiration. This video brought tears to my eyes as you spoke about your new relationship with food, it is something I am working with at the moment and I AM JUST SO DANG GRATEFUL FOR YOU WOMAN
Ah i love how much you include spirituality and mindfulness in your conversations about food, it's so so important and so many people are missing this element in their desire to eat healthier/feel better!
this is the most refreshing, peaceful, grounding channel on TH-cam, thank you Hitomi💜🧚🏽♀️✨🌈
The aesthetics of this video is just delicious!! Also love the idea of adding spirulina to oats! Why did i never think of this? 💘
girl. last time i was here you were in an apartment in new york. u movin
LOLL i have the same reaction, like where are u right now girl, this dont look like nyc with them trees haha
Like gurl where u at??
I think she's in Hawaii
sameee. Give us some intel Hitomi we need it and we need it fast
@@babycupid520 she's in kauai ! :)
This is so beautiful. Interestingly enough, science has backed up a lot of what you’re talking about (eating when calm, deep breathing, being present with food, etc.).
Your talk at the end was honestly everything I needed to hear. I was having a conversation with my mom yesterday about feeling like I resent my body because of food intolerances and feeling the need to start practicing mindful eating. This was so helpful! Thank you.
thank you for all your words at the end of the video, i really connected to coming to that realization that you are eating to calm anxiety but in reality that only feeds the emotion instead of nurture yourself, such an important reminder
I feel so refreshed after watching your videos. Your aura is beautiful and you radiate so much positive energy!! Whenever I feel anxious or need a pick me up I watch your videos and I swear my whole attitude is changed
I'm so happy that this video exists. Having a positive mindset on food is so difficult for people to develop and to see it as something to be loved and cherished. I can see myself rewatching this video many times in the future to have a more positive mindset on food 🥰
I've never really thought about tasting my food until I listen to this mindfulness podcast. Honestly that has helped me eat a little slow and be more aware with tasting my food instead of eating it as fast as I can. For sure I will be thanking the universe and the people that picked/packed my food the next time I eat.
There was a time when I was using food as my healing journey when I discovered how much of what you put in your body impacts you mentally & physically. It truly all is a process. I loved that you talked about intuitive eating. I fell off a long time ago and I’ve been desperately needing to get myself back. I want to get to the point of even studying Ayurvedic eating since it’s a form of healing through food that really interests me.
Hitomi is high key my HERO lol & she’s younger than me! 😭😂💕 I’m 26
I thought I was the only one! Haha I’m 25 lol
I’m almost 33! 😕😂❤️ she’s a good vibe for all!
UGH same ahaha
How old is she? Sometimes age is just a number.
Your videos are always so beautifully shot and edited! They feel like a fresh, warm spring breeze, a cup of ginger tea and forests in the sunlight, thank youu
Hitomi !! The ending conversation is SO IMPORTANT! thank you for shedding light. Peace and Love to you my sister, you are such a vibrant vessel of divine feminine light. I appreciate you so much
I love this ✨ Also your new place looks so amazing!!! I'm so curious to hear why/where you moved 🦋
Love the visual ASMR aspect of watching food be prepared
loved this video!! i was raised really religious so now that i am not i got away from "saying grace" before eating but you make me want to try it again. you remind me i can thank the earth and the people and myself for the creation. i definitely want to embody gratefulness 💕
YES, i love this, it's a daily practice! Daily waking up and being present and loving with yourself, the conversations in your head don't disappear, its how to react to them, it's every day nurturing the journey of self-love and alignment, gentle gentle
Hi Hitomi, i just wanna say how much i appreciate your message of love and mindfulness.
I’m 19 and at the moment i find myself struggling with my body image, and it directly affects my relationship with food. i absolutely love to cook and have been doing so often, i plan out my meals and really put effort on making healthy and nourishing food for me and my family.
However, by the time I sit down to eat all that goes through my head are negative and deprecating thoughts. I end a meal feeling overly self-conscious and have nothing but regret to have consumed “so many calories”
It hurts me profundly to put myself through that mindset.
Food is inspiring and we’re blessed to be able to cook, smell and taste the endless amounts of elements this Earth gives us.
Still that voice is loud in my head and I struggle to find a way to ignore it.
Again, thank you for sharing your experience and being vulnerable to your audience.
Hope your light can touch many as it has touched me.
You seem to be so calm and aware. I really love listening to your voice and think what you say is so mindblowing. I always struggle with my body and food but I try to heal and to not always think about loosing and gaining weight. What you say helps me a lot. Thank you 😊
I LOVE you thank you for being yourself and showing representation of what mindfulness & self-love can look like! It's so nice to see someone else in the same mindset:)) as a sensitive babe it's so true we need to watch all that we consume
As someone recovering from an eating disorder I really appreciate the food related affirmations in the description! (And just the video in general x)
this genuinely brings me peace
So so content to read that :) blessings xx
Each of your videos brings new positive energy into my life and I’ve changed so much since I’ve started watching you! Keep on teaching us how to better love everything around us :) All the blessings to you!
You are such a beautiful soul Hitomi. Thank you so much for living and sharing your truth within all of your videos, you've taught me so much and I adore the way you choose to live your life. Truly inspiring, so much love
i LOVE that you put positivity and love into your food while you make it!!! I'm jewish, and every week me and my mum make Challah (which is a special bread) and we do the exact same thing, and it is my favourite thing ever. i think ill start doing that with everything i eat!!!
The way you talk about cooking the pancakes and nurturing your friends was so fricken sweet It touched my heart.
You are an angel and that toast looks so scrumptious. I love the idea of having gratitude and consciously thanking all of the energy it took to make our food. I'm trying to integrate this into every meal now. Thank you Hitomi, for the sweet video!
I’m grateful that there are people like you, who can openly speak about this. I can’t explain how you have improved my journey with healing through food. Forever happy that I found you Hitomi 💜💜
this was just a meditation to watch (listen
You are so wonderfully positive and calming! Love your videos 😘
I have IBS and I feel like your tips for intuitive eating will help me so much!!! Part of managing IBS is understanding what foods I can digest and make me feel good. It's been a long process!!
Every time I watch you Hitomi, I learn something new.
I'll definitely start thanking every hand that the food went through for me.
I felt a sense of immense gratitude and peace. Thank you
Waw I genuinely thought I was the only vegan that has a hard time digesting chickpeas as everyone in the vegan community is usually using them in such diverse ways! I tried chickpea pasta, pre-cooked ones, home cooked ones, burgers... they always made me feel so bad. And even left behind a bad body odeur.. The same with most beans aswell! Now I usually try to get my protein from lentils, nuts like cashews & almonds or tofu and tempeh. Thank you for the kind and honest talk about self love related to food, I could resonate so deeply with every word. Sending you so much love, light and abundance
ur voice is soooo soothing i can listen to u all day 😍 thank u for the recipes! you've really played a big part in me transitioning to a vegan lifestyle... slowly, but surely! 🥰
you're such a beautiful person, i would love to experience having a friend like you to just share moments and meals with ^-^ bless your soul
I am so glad the universe guided me to you. Your videos are so motivating and relaxing. They make me want to strive to better myself.
i love food and when i started counting calories and keeping up w my weight i realised that my love for it kinda faded a bit because it wasn't natural anymore. i find that intuitive eating is what works for me. love you hitomi, sending u blessings
also everything you said at the end is on point!!!! i struggle with a lot of the foods you mentioned and get super bloated a lot. i’ve been trying to be mindful while eating. the mind and gut are directly intertwined 100%
Thank you for always sharing 🙏💛
just made your pancake recipe and they are SO good! admittedly my first success w vegan pancakes i’m obsessed
I absolutely loveee and look forward to your videos so much! Your energy, the way you talk about life, how you are learning to move through it and the steps you take to heal are all incredibly inspiring and resonate so much with me. I loved the 2nd part of the video where you talked about healing your relationship with food, and the rituals you have created to honor that. Would loveeee another video solely on that topic
As far as lifestyle vids go, I’m actually really interested in knowing what people as healthy as her take in. It’s hard to eat right no matter what side you fall on. These videos are actually good for people to figure that out, imo.
thank you for sharing your wisdom. I'm just starting to mindfully chew my food, as I used to want to eat as fast as my brother and dad that I barely chewed it- unlearning that now and it feels so good to be present and let my food nourish me(:
Thank you! I am no a vegan but this video really opened my eyes and I was convinced that I can still be satisfied with food even if they're not my comfort food. And I never really thought about being mindful of how food makes me feel.
Omg Hitomi u need to make a video/program/book or something on how you’ve overcome your eating disorder with mindful eating!! Yess. Love it
PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT HOW YOU MAKE TEAS and specifically what herbs are the best and their purpose also I love you:)
I needed this sososo much!! Thank you angel! Honouring your food and taking your time to show gratitude is such a game changer 🌿
Yummy looking food! Thanks for another great video Hitomi. Super cool!
Thank you, some of these ideas are refreshingly inspiring! So important to think outside of the box, have fun and remind ourselves to care well for these beautiful bodies ❤
we love you hitomi! thank you for being such a bright light in a dark world
This quarantine period got me so messy and all, but then here you are Hitomi i just love watching your videos whick makes me feel more relaxed and boom I'm motivated and productive again beacuse of your vibes and energy. I just love your genuineness🌼
Where did you buy your kitchenware? It feels so earthy and it calms me. They’re very beautiful. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Will definitely try them 💜💜💜
The journey of self healing is so complicated but beautiful in itself, I too have struggled with a lot of eating disorders. currently, Ortharexia and binge eating is a struggle, but im learning. I had a flare of bulimia when I was bed ridden with cancer. ooooft, let me tell you, food and cancer is an endless downwards spiral. weight checks, throwing up, eating for comfort ten feeling guily... Surprisingly, not eating enough was never a problem for me. but my inner voice always had a probkem with that. The mind can be so mean sometimes, I need to learn to be kinder to myself. Looking back I'm thankful, as the extra weight was what probably what helped me bounce back faster. Now however, im enlightened. ive began healing my body through food, im going to university to study further and now, a year into remission I've found a whole new meaning to life that begins with the nourishment of food and ends with me feeling fullfilled. happy. HEALTHY and that's the best gift, right?
thank you for this video, I connect with you on so many levels. Sending you love from Scotland xx
I have an Instagram account dedicated to food as medicine. I think you would like it. @the_foodfairy3
thank you for being, sharing, and loving
How wonderful. All the words you shared really connected with my heart. Thank you! Your mindset is a little further down the line and is where I'm on my way to, so I really appreciate the extra wisdom I've gained today
I would love to see a tour of your kitchen and pantry to help inspire people, like myself, just starting off cooking!
Love this video and your channel, in general ~✨~ it makes me v grateful to see that you are so open to sharing your experience with mental health to heal others, it is much needed at this time. Something that I have found that has helped me with my relationship to food is bringing more awareness to my inner dialogue, especially I am having thoughts that may be distorted or coming from a lower frequency. I am able to recognize this most when I use my breath to return to the present. Then I am able to shift my thought to something lighter and more aligned with the truth 💕
(Ex: I'm hungry but I shouldn't eat anything else today, I might gain weight -> My body is telling me that I need to eat, food is fuel at its core and it is not going to harm me/ I am grateful I have access to things that will nourish my body)
I used to have a really difficult relationship with food and went through both bulimia and anorexia along with really bad body dysmorphia and over exercising. I now let myself eat anything that's vegan without any additional restrictions. This has made me enjoy my food a lot more instead of focusing on the details like how many calories are in it. Since my job and school exhaust me so much, my lazy way of getting nutrients is drinking smoothies and cold pressed juices along with eating soups. From time to time, I'll buy a salad. As for bloating, I only bloat when I'm on my moon cycle and the few days before it. My digestive system seems happy with all the vegan food I put in it, but it does get upset when I overdo it on the hot sauce. It's a battle between my palate and my stomach/intestines lol
im so grateful for this channel!!! Hitomi literally always lifts my spirit.
I needed this video so much! All the food you made looks so delightful. I have been struggling with binge eating for a few years. Your words have so much meaning and I will hone them and cherish them. Thank you Hitomi!! ♥️
YESSS I LOVE GINGER MISO SOUP!!! i would never think to have it for breakfast but ive been craving something savory and warm in the mornings so im def gunna start making it
A beautiful video and mindful acknowledgement of the importance of the physical interplay between what we eat and our wellbeing. Peace and Happiness to you Hitomi. :-)
It is wonderful you have found this way as food is really light frequency. Higher frequency foods, light are one. Light is healing. Tip; if you soak your Chia seeds in water a few minutes before using it helps release nutrients and also will not bloat after ingesting. They expand quite a bit, so soak your Chia. If you are cooking macro remember balance of Yin/Yang in energy of food. Peace.
I love all of your bowls. They’re so BEAUTIFUL
Thank you Hitomi for these really good quality videos, I can feel your thoughtfulness coming through them, your videos always calm me down and make me feel grateful to be alive today. Thank you also, for speaking a bit on how you feel about your body, we have a similar body and I see people always say you are so beautiful in the comments (true), people often talk about how they wish they looked like you because then they would have no body insecurities to worry about. It makes me feel weird because body build wise I do look like you and yet I am unhappy. People tell me I am pretty and have a nice body but I feel like no matter what anyone says I will always be insecure. It's not very uplifting but that's how I feel, it's nice to see someone feel the same and talk about it, especially when they look like me. I am still learning that my body is a temple and should be treated as such, it is a slow process with many ups and downs. Just glad to be reminded that I am not alone on that journey and my feelings are valid. 💓🌺
I will definitely try the miso soup and artichoke toasts ❤ Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience on food, healing and mental health ❤ I'm recovering from eating disorders (anorexia nervosa and bulimia) and it was not an easy journey, but now I'm feeling more and more peaceful and what helps me the most is to say blessings, to breathe, to be more conscious when I'm eating ❤ If I'm really happy while I'm eating I will definitely look like the ratatouille movie or I will say "wow this is so yummyyyyy" and I will do little dance moves and smile, this way I feel more connected to my inner child ❤ (sorry for my bad english ❤)
this is so beautiful and healing!!! love your recipes too
Oh Hitomi, thank you for being. Your words touch me like nothing else. Sending you lots of love
every time I listen to you I think the world is awesome. Thank you for every single word :) you're amazing, girl!
I'm glad I came across your channel. Its very refreshing hearing someone talk about this food in this way 🤗
I could hear you talking for hours ❤️ you are so amazing hitomi 💓 thank you for existing ❤️
The quality of the video is amazing!
The editing on this is immaculate and your voiceover is like, but even better than, ASMR.
this video is so beautiful !!!! wow 🧡 I love u hitomi ~~ you’ve helped awaken me to being mindful & intuitive with my meals im ever so grateful I found you on this internet realm 💫 blessings
thank you for continuing to share your light hitomi
Hi to all beings of love, greetings from Mexico, I just want to say thank you so much Hitomi! because your videos tramsmit a lot of peace to me. blessings and good vibes to all
This is art and love all in the same video, thank you so so so much for sharing, I can tell how intentional you were with this. My heart loves it
love the gluten-free pancakes! i've been making them for my dad & my sister & it has been such a lovely way to connect with family, thanks for sharing hitomi
Yess these videos are my fav to watch and film! Love having new recipe ideas.
i added vanilla extract to my oatmeal this morning and it was a game changer!!!! ty for the tip 🥺