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* Let Go of the Trigger *
Posted 2/3/2010 @ 7:30:52 am by Strategies
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I'm going to start showing you how to break the cycle of
emotional eating. Below are two questions. For a week, before you eat
anything, whether it's dinner or a small snack, I want you to answer
these two questions in your journal. By doing this, you'll begin to
distinguish between real hunger and emotional triggers.
1. Are you hungry?
Are you experiencing any physiological
conditions that are signaling to you that you are hungry? Is your
stomach growling? Do you feel weak or tired? Has it been longer than
three or four hours since you last ate? If you concentrate on answering
these questions, it will be very easy to determine whether you are
genuinely, physically hungry or whether you are eating for a different
reason. If you've determined that you are hungry, then it's time to
eat. If not, it's time for the next question.
2. Are you depressed or anxious?
Did you just get into a
fight? Are you anxious about a work-related deadline? Whatever it might
be, write down what you're feeling and why you think you're feeling it.
Getting in touch with your emotions here is critical. If you can't,
you're going to have an incredibly difficult time reaching your weight
loss goals. Dig deep, and get it in writing.
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