Midavis 's Journal, 24 October 2009

That was my problem for so long and what helped me tremondously was that I started keeping a journal (a really personal one that I could be honest and open with myself without fear of being judged or ridiculed -- meaning not one that's public on the internet lol) of how I felt during those times when I had the urge to emotionally eat. I would write down WHO made me feel that way (a lot of times it was connected to someone who had hurt me or made me feel a certain way), WHAT made me feel that way (maybe a situation I was in that day at work or while driving)... just anything that could possibly trigger an emotional binge. Once I did that for about a couple of weeks or so, I went back and looked at the things that were causing me to stumble and I was able to see a trend. That helped me face the truth of the matter (which I hid behind with food for so long) and now when I go through those same things, I go workout now instead of put something in my mouth. You have to find an alternative to eating and I know it's not easy but you CAN do it! Sorry I got on my soapbox, but if I can help someone else avoid the pitfalls I've struggled with for so many years then I feel like it was worth it to take the time to type it. Dust yourself off start fresh today!! :-o)