From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 54
Even if you’ve been an emotional eater for years, you aren’t stuck with these negative patterns.
As you discover new ways to cope with your emotional needs, you’ll move toward a sense of peace with food–a feeling you may have forgotten existed. [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 53
Even if you believe that your family or boss or lover should do more for you, other people can never fill all the gaps in your life.
It’s up to you to figure out how to get your needs met. [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 52
As you work on identifying your needs, don’t get stuck by saying, “I can’t do anything about that!”
Right now, your task is to figure out exactly what is contributing to your emotional eating. [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 51
Identifying what you need won’t always stop you from emotional eating.
But at least it will help you see the connection of how food takes care of you. [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 50
By taking care of your emotional bucket at intervals, you’ll prevent it from getting so low you feel drained and empty.
Each day, plan a few things that will fill your level of emotional energy back up, even just a little. [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 49
Set up a play date for yourself, just like parents do for their children. Your play date can be done alone or with other people.
Think about what would make you laugh, then plan something that will be fun and entertaining. [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 48
Think about what would happen if you broke your leg.
Now pick out a few of those demands and, using the broken leg approach, decide which activities are critical to keep and which ones you can let go. [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 47
Instead of waiting for someone to show you love, try turning the tables and giving it out.
Remember that you hold the power for your own nurturing and you don’t have to use food to replace love. [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 46
Whenever you feel disappointed because something didn’t go the way you wanted, look for the trade-off you got instead.
Instead of letting a disappointment pull you into despair, search for the trade-offs and give yourself a new perspective. [Read more…]
From 100 MORE Days of Weight Loss, Day 45
Any time you start a new job or move to a different home, don’t wait for months to “fix things up.”
Take immediate steps to make yourself feel comfortable and emotionally safe, even in a brand-new setting. [Read more…]