I am what I eat

Once I have the motivation to lose weight, I want to recognize the self-concepts that sabotage healthy eating habits. I make a direct link between how I feel about myself and how I eat.

Here's my list:

I am trash, I eat trashy food
I am weak, I eat weakening food
I am poor, I eat poor food (food that is poor in nutrition)
I am empty, I eat empty food
I am stressed, I stuff food down
I am last, I eat what’s left
I don’t matter, I eat indiscriminately
I don’t count, I eat endlessly
I am neglected, I am neglectful in my food choices

I can turn those self-concepts around to create a new, healthier foundation for food choices:

I am enough, one serving is enough
I am whole, I eat whole food
I am good, I eat food that's good for me
I am strong, I eat strengthening food
I am a nurturer, I eat nurturing food
I matter, I am a conscious eater
I am stressed, I eat supportive foods

Try coming up with your own list.

I, like you, am almost always under some kind of stress, and stress is a major trigger for my emotional eating. Since I cannot get rid of stress, I will build an arsenal of food strategies to help me respond differently. I'll let you know what I figure out.