What’s in my way?
Are you an “all or nothing” person? Even if you don’t think it’s affecting you, perfectionism can block you from reaching your goals.
Most perfectionists tend to follow the same theme—do it right or don’t do it at all. But since they never reach the point where they can do it “right,” perfectionists never start. [Read more…]
What’s in my way?
We’ve all said it: I know what to do, I just don’t do it!
Just like the dog in the photo, we do the opposite of what we intend to do. Regardless of how long we’ve worked on managing our weight, we still have times when things get in our way. [Read more…]
What do I need?
In the context of emotional eating, the word “need” describes a want or a desire.
Maybe you yearn for things that would make your life better, such as more time or money or even more people to do things with. [Read more…]
Put Food in Its Place
This chapter doesn’t actually address emotional eating. Instead it lays the foundation for healthy eating patterns which help your energy and focus. And those things will also give you more power against emotional eating.
The number one barrier for most people who struggle with their weight is emotional eating.
Personally, no matter how long I’ve worked on this area, it still creeps in at times and I slide back into using food for coping with life.