In the last post, I talked about how Marilyn become a victim of what I call the “people hook.”
Other people and their problems constantly hook her into feeling distraught, worried, and upset. [Read more…]
Posts in Self Care
Body memories make you overeat
I’ve just been through a couple of hard weeks.
My exercise program went away because I “didn’t feel like doing it.” Then I found myself eating a lot more cookies, desserts and nighttime ice cream.
I couldn’t figure out why I had slid into this overeating pattern.
My life seems fine right now, and I didn’t feel overly stressed. The weather’s been good, my home life is stable [Read more…]
Valentine’s Day — Where is the love?
In the U.S., February 14th is designated as Valentine’s Day.
It’s such a strange holiday. If someone gives you chocolates, you can’t eat them because you’re on a diet. But if you don’t get any, you feel sad and left out. [Read more…]