Overcoming Emotional Eating!

Jomotive

Today I had a rough day at work. I've stressed myself out to the point of tears. Usually when this happens, I load myself up on that sweet, sweet comfort food at Sonic.

But on the drive there, I started asking myself what I really wanted. Was I just hungry? Did I just want something to drink? Maybe just a small sweet treat. So I'm driving there with the full intention of getting a small Receese Blast and Mozzarella sticks (My typical stress go-to), but when I parked and looked at the menu, I wasn't so sure.

I only had 300 calories left for the day, so I'd definitely be over if I ordered what I wanted. I ended up just ordering a large water with peach and cherry added to it. It helped with my sweet tooth immensely, and I was so proud for not eating my emotions. Emotional eating is a huge issue I'm trying to get over, but by learning my triggers I hope to overcome it completely one day.
Just had to share a small victory thanks for reading!

nickdavis888

The small victories are still victories! Keep up the good work and good mindset!!

PKM0515

Wonderful self-control! I know what an achievement that is. 💕

ShayKnicks31

Amazing!! I struggle too and those moment of not submitting to your craving are HUGE hurdles that you jumped! Happy to see this. Thanks for the encouragement sis

150poundsofme

You did great, thinking through the wanting/craving. Hugs

sammidelvecchio

I wouldn't call that a small victory at all, that is a HUGE victory! Very inspiring

LyndaBSS

I am SO freaking proud of you! You inspired me.

Jomotive

Thank you all so much I appreciate the support.

qkcam

Congratulations! This is 3 Huge VICTORIES~~! 1. you noticed you were stressed. 2 You were aware of how many calories you had for the day. 3. You may an excellent choice to honor your goals~

A friend told me about Dr. Judith Becks' book called The diet Plan. they might have it at the library . I was able to find free audio books 1 at a free 30 audible trial and one on Hoopla. I listened to The Diet Plan, then I Listened to her book The Diet Trap. I found them both very very helpful for my emotional eating. I am still working on it.. but those books have excellent tools to use . I really recommend them. I just need to do the writing making cards exercises. I found a facebook group that follows her plan too, so there is even extra support.

Keep up the great work!

Booksandoceans

Wow! Nicely done!

BlueLily63

Thank you so much for posting this. I too deal with emotional eating - especially when it comes to my job. We all need our jobs so it’s better to bite my tongue (or food) so I don’t get fired. But I also have to respect and love myself - first and foremost!!!

liztheonlylizzie

I'm actually reading Made to Crave right now because I struggle with the same thing. Way to go on making that decision. Its definitely not easy and you should be super proud of yourself!