I recently watched a tv weight loss program. The program focused on a woman who wanted to lose weight, but had many life issues she hadn't dealt with. She had been doing very well - up to the half way point of her weight loss challenge. However, all of a sudden, she began to binge eat and didn't understand why. She said she ate until she was full, and even though she didn't want to eat anymore, she kept on eating.
I immediately had a flashback to my own past, and a time when I really struggled with emotional eating, and felt totally out of control.
Let me share a personal story with you. Very soon after my dad passed away, I began to overeat. Then, overeating turned into binge eating. I couldn't seem to control it, and I certainly didn't understand it. This continued for a few weeks, until one evening when I had my light bulb moment. I remember so that evening so clearly. I had finished dinner, but yet I went back for seconds, thirds, and then snacks. I was beyond full. My stomach hurt SO much - I was in terrible pain - yet I couldn't stop eating. Has this ever happened to you?
Without thinking I said out loud, "...it's almost as if I want my physical pain to match my emotional pain.".
BINGO. That was it exactly. As soon as I realized what I was doing, I was able to stop.
Sometimes, life throws you a circumstance that makes you feel scared, alone, or out of control. That's usually when emotional eating begins. By facing your feelings, you reclaim your control! The reality is, it can be uncomfortable, but it is necessary to end this destructive behavior.
The first step to making positive change, is to bring awareness to your emotional overeating. Then, you will have enlightenment and empowerment.
Sometimes it just takes a little digging around in your feelings to get back your control. Don't be in pain any longer - start digging!
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