Emotional Eating

I realized I'm an emotional eater a few months ago, thanks to the book "Coaching Yourself Thin". I've been dealing with some, quite frankly, bullshit here lately and I've started to think more clearly about my health because of it.


I can no longer continue to let things get to me. Last night was bad but, instead of turning to food for comfort, I rode my recumbent bike for an hour. I was so proud of that decision because riding the bike is going to make me healthier. Usually, in circumstances like this, I would have eaten everything in sight trying to make myself feel better. But not last night...woo hoo! :D

Anyway, I've been thinking about my current situation and I've realized that I don't need food to feel better. Yes, I need a distraction, but a healthy one. I've been a little unsettled today because of last night but I've done very well. In fact, the whole family went to play tennis. We only played for 20 minutes because I landed kinda funky on my foot so we had to call it quits.

Playing tennis is a much better alternative than sitting around the house brooding. In a way, I'm thankful for all the bullshit because it's helping to change my mindset about a lot of things - not just health and weight loss. Maybe this was exactly what I need to get my ass in gear.

I've also come to the realization that I am who I am. I've never pretended to be something I'm not, which is probably why I feel better about myself than most of the people in my life. Most of the people in my life are so dissatisfied with themselves that they make life miserable for everyone else. I actually feel sad for them because they're missing out on so much. But, that's up to them. I can't tell anyone how to live. However, I don't have to be immersed in their drama.

It's time I go back to the way things used to be. These people are grown and have to deal with their own demons. There's nothing I can do about it. Maybe when these people realize I'm not there for them to kick around anymore, it'll be enough to straighten them out. Probably wishful thinking but that's the kind of person I am.

Getting back to the subject at hand, emotional eating is a nasty habit and very difficult to break. However, I think with the right mindset, everything can change. Anything can trigger a change but you have to be willing to accept it.

Okay, I've got to get going so I can get my fresh strawberries capped and get some lunch. Have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day!