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Sometimes I post the same thing here as I do on my blog. Since it is just us in this OH Group, I can go into more detail than on my public blog.
I had a horrible day yesterday. While it is somewhat resolved, the hurt feelings are still there today. In addition, I couldn't sleep last night. Desperate and exhausted mentally and physically, I got a little over two hours of sleep courtesy of Benadryl.
These types of situations and emotions of frustration, disappointment, major hurt, confusion, the impact on the relationship along with being very tired are big setups for me to respond to those triggers with poor food choices.
Many times I hear that clients and members think that I'm perfect in my healthy habits - NOT! The majority of days, I have healthy coping strategies that empower me not to turn to food to ease my emotions. However, days like yesterday, are much more difficult along with the hurt hangover I feel today.
The thing that I've learned is to be aware and acknowledge my trigger emotions and situations. Then, I tune in to making sure I take care of myself. I stay very sensitive to how close I may be to emotional eating triggers.
My triggers I'm very alert to today are still reeling over yesterday...the hurt, disappointment and frustration. I'm also very tired from only two hours of sleep. Two biggies that previously sent me straight to the kitchen to feel better. Not today, not this time. I'm reminding myself that this too shall pass. The food choices that I make will take much longer to pass from the extra calories/pounds and the psychological hit from giving in to self-medication with food.
Especially today, I choose me, my health and happiness rather than the temporary fleeting food fix.
Believe In Yourself,
Cathy, CLC
Certified Life Coach, Weight Loss Surgery Coach
Certified Back On Track Facilitator
I had a horrible day yesterday. While it is somewhat resolved, the hurt feelings are still there today. In addition, I couldn't sleep last night. Desperate and exhausted mentally and physically, I got a little over two hours of sleep courtesy of Benadryl.
These types of situations and emotions of frustration, disappointment, major hurt, confusion, the impact on the relationship along with being very tired are big setups for me to respond to those triggers with poor food choices.
Many times I hear that clients and members think that I'm perfect in my healthy habits - NOT! The majority of days, I have healthy coping strategies that empower me not to turn to food to ease my emotions. However, days like yesterday, are much more difficult along with the hurt hangover I feel today.
The thing that I've learned is to be aware and acknowledge my trigger emotions and situations. Then, I tune in to making sure I take care of myself. I stay very sensitive to how close I may be to emotional eating triggers.
My triggers I'm very alert to today are still reeling over yesterday...the hurt, disappointment and frustration. I'm also very tired from only two hours of sleep. Two biggies that previously sent me straight to the kitchen to feel better. Not today, not this time. I'm reminding myself that this too shall pass. The food choices that I make will take much longer to pass from the extra calories/pounds and the psychological hit from giving in to self-medication with food.
Especially today, I choose me, my health and happiness rather than the temporary fleeting food fix.
Believe In Yourself,
Cathy, CLC
Certified Life Coach, Weight Loss Surgery Coach
Certified Back On Track Facilitator
Cathy
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