When my clients ask me what to do when they have a craving I always tell them the same thing. Journal.
If we eat, we miss out on understanding why we want to distract ourselves with food.
That moment of stopping and deciding to write instead of eat requires an override of our deeply rooted patterns of behavior.
Given a choice, we will almost always choose our conditioned habits over what we know is best for us.
We tell ourselves that a few seconds of ice cream filled deliciousness is better than a delicious life.
- But I want it
- I deserve it
- It’s so good
- I had a bad day
- It’s my favorite flavor
- My husband is having some
- Just a scoop
- I can’t resist it
I still sit down with a notebook when I experience a craving. Each entry starts with the same sentence…
Why do I want to eat right now?
If you do this, you will finally begin to understand why you turn to food when you’re not hungry.
You will no longer be able to pretend that your reason for wanting to check out with food is valid.
This process requires vulnerability and consciousness. It can be scary to face the truth about our overeating – to stop numbing our feelings with ice cream.
But the result of this work is worth it. You are worth it.
Robyn Spurr is a Certified Health Coach, Weight Loss Coach, Personal Trainer and founder of Chickadee Weight Loss. She helps women reach their healthy, natural weight and stay there without all the diet craziness.
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