Forgiveness in emotional eating

Ever found yourself caught in a whirlwind of guilt after an unexpected date with Ben & Jerry's? ?????

You're not alone.

?But what if I told you that the key to breaking free from this cycle might be something as simple, yet profound, as forgiveness?

?Yes, you read that right! Today, we're diving into the power of self-forgiveness in our relationship with food.???????

?If it's all too familiar to you that after a stressful day, that extra slice of pizza or that third biscuit seems to call just that bit louder...don't worry, we've all been there.

Emotional eating is a common response to stress, anxiety, or even boredom.

Remember though, ?eating with emotion is also a good thing - if we don't bring our emotions to the table then we are also not enjoying the food we have lovingly

prepared or enjoying food that has been lovingly prepared for us. Bringing our emotions to the table is an essential part of having a great relationship with food.

When we sidestep challenging emotions by turning to food as a means of escape, that's when the cycle of emotional eating can spiral out of control.?????

It's good to know that :

• There’s a place where it serves us.
• There’s a place where it has a message for us.
• There’s a place where it has a wisdom.
• There’s a place where it’s trying to talk to us and communicate to us in its own unique language.
• There’s a place where it’s trying to get our attention.

We need to listen to emotional eating on its own terms.

If you can’t control it, then you need to start listening to it, respecting it, and being curious about why it’s here.

We are not going to try to solve it right now, but we can begin with forgiving ourselves. ?

When we forgive ourselves, we acknowledge that we're human and that it's okay.

We can give ourselves permission to learn from these experiences rather than wallowing in guilt or regret.

It's not about giving ourselves a free pass to continue unhealthy habits, but instead, we can show compassion and understanding towards ourselves.

I truly believe that self-forgiveness is vital when it comes to understanding and overcoming our eating habits.

?Acknowledging our imperfections and practising self-compassion means we can break the cycle of guilt and emotional eating. ?????

So next time you find yourself reaching for the biscuit tin, ?? remember to be kind to yourself. Acknowledge your feelings, understand why you're?resorting to food for comfort, and most importantly, forgive yourself. ??

Remember, and I know this sounds cliche, but healing is a journey, not a destination.

Every step you take towards self-forgiveness is a step towards a healthier, happier you.

Trust me, you're doing just fine. ??

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To your health,

Jules