#9 - Cravings vs Emotional Eating

In today's episode, we dive deep into the differences between cravings and emotional eating as well as some simple techniques to reduce them both!! 

Some useful questions to ask yourself that might help you find some of your beliefs or issues include:

• Do you remember any times you were ashamed about your body or had others say things about you that you felt ashamed of yourself?
  
  
• When was the last time you were at your goal weight/shape? What was happening at that time?
  
  
• What are your attitudes about overweight people? What were the attitudes of important others about overweight people?
  
  
• What patterns exist in your family about food? Was it used to show love or as a punishment?
  
  
• What statements do you say to yourself that are self-defeating, hurtful, and holding you back from getting what you want?

Some examples include:

• It’s in my genes
• I’ve never been slim so I can’t be
• I’ll always be fat
• I’m the fat funny one
• If I let anyone get close to me they will hurt me
• My friends/family won’t like me anymore

It is useful to ask yourself:

1. What are the benefits of staying overweight?
2. What do you have to give up to achieve your goal?
3. Do you use food as your main reward either for yourself or your children?

Read these questions out loud then sit quietly and listen to what you say to yourself. Write down your answers. Remember, the more honest you are with your thoughts and feelings, the more profound change you are able to achieve.

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