Quality of Life

autumnridge

Some of the reasons we begin our weight loss or behavioral changes are because we want to look better, have more energy, weigh less, feel better, be able to wear trendier clothes, etc. These are all issues which pertain to our quality of life. I consider myself a food addict because I have a definite pattern I follow when overeating. I feel upset about something, but rather than vent my anger, I internalize my anger. The next step is "needing" something to make me feel better, such as comfort food that soothes my anger. After eating to soothe the anger, I get upset that I cannot express my feelings freely. I eat more comfort food and feel guilty and depressed. The depression is followed by sitting quietly doing nothing and not exercising, but becoming more depressed. The more depressed I become, the more I want comfort food and become less active. Then I feel bad that I haven't exercised so I eat more. It all leads to more repressed anger, depression, and wanting a treat. This is the endless chain of events we have to conquer to be successful at dieting and have a quality of life we desire.