If you put exercising, eating only what you’d planned, and managing your stress in the ‘no choice’ category you take away the inner struggle.
Ellen N. Resnick, LCSW (Psychotherapist)
You only live once….!
When you find yourself saying, “It’s okay because….” you may be on a slippery slope. With practice you can learn to identify your harmful thoughts and replace them with helpful thoughts.
I’ll Have Whatever She’s Having
Do you find that when you make spontaneous food choices in a restaurant based on how something sounds on the menu or smells on the grill that you wind up consuming many more calories than if you had planned ahead? Today you can look at a website menu before choosing a restaurant and plan to order something delicious that’s within your calorie count for the day.
“Feed” your feelings or nurture your spirit?
Denial is an unconscious coping mechanism that gives you time to adjust to distressing situations. But when you remain in denial you deny yourself the ability to thrive.
Clean your thoughts not your plate.
Sometimes we have to peel the layers of the onion to get to the thought that leads to the emotion that results in overeating. Sometimes we need help figuring out what the hot thought is and what we need in that moment.
Ride the “Crave Wave”
Simply use mindfulness (moment to moment, non-judgmental awareness) to experience your urges without giving in to them.