Funk feeling

I woke up this morning and I feel in a funk. Yesterday was a bit of a funk too. I don't like funk. That isn't my norm. However, it is what it is.

Before I had surgery, I would eat to feel better. Sometimes, although not often, I still do. The difference is that I acknowledge I feel in a funk. It possibly is going to be a funky day but maybe not.

When I feel this way, I do extra nurturing types of things for myself. This helps me to feel better and avoid emotional eating. Another thing that helps is to acknowledge I feel in a funk. Instead of changing it with food, acknowledge it and know that it is temporary and will pass. When it passes, I'l be happy that I didn't compound the funk with the guilt (and pounds) of emotional eating in an attempt to temporarily change it.

So, I'm recognizing the funk I feel and going forward with my day with that awareness. I'm also aware that this too will pass. For me, pass without emotionally eating to change the funk. That is one of the gifts of weight loss surgery.

Cathy, CLC
Certified Life Coach, Weight Loss Surgery Coach