THE EMOTIONAL WORLD OF EATING Module 8

WINS AND LEARNINGS What were your successes this week? Did you have any learning opportunities? Did you decrease your sugar intake? How about artificial sweeteners? How are you doing with cravings?

YOU ARE “WHY” YOU EAT Poll of 1,300 psychologists cited emotions as the top obstacle If we don’t deal with our emotions, they build up over time. The best way to keep our emotions from interfering is to listen to them. 64

STOP PLAYING HUNGER GAMES 64

YOUR PATTERNS AT PLAY Compulsive – constantly thinking about food Impulsive – easily distracted, always dieting Combination of impulsive and compulsive Sad – food calms the “storms” in the brain Anxious – frequently nervous 65

THE MOST IMPORTANT INGREDIENT FOR SUCCESS Set yourself up to succeed by practicing patience and self-love. This is a marathon, not a sprint! Remember, what is your “why”? 66

ANXIOUSLESS Promotes feelings of confidence and security. Improve mood while helping to reduce fatigue. Offers safe, non-habit-forming support 66

A BOUQUET OF REMEDIES 67

A BOUQUET OF REMEDIES DISTRESS REMEDY Helps to restore presence and awareness when dealing with difficult situations. For when you want to stay calm in a crisis. KEEP COOL Promotes forgiveness, tolerance and acceptance of others. Recommended for people who feel irritated, impatient and easily lose their temper. 67

A BOUQUET OF REMEDIES FIND STRENGTH Great for people who wish to set healthy boundaries and have the confidence to communicate openly and honestly in relationships. RELEASE IT Helps people find comfort, let go of the past, and face the future. Helpful for people who are going through breakups, divorce or death of loved ones. OPEN HEART Provides support while facing suppressed emotional pain. Promotes emotional healing for people who are “hard of heart” due to past, unresolved wounds. 67

A BOUQUET OF REMEDIES BE COURAGEOUS Bolster self-confidence to pursue the goals and directions you desire in life. Helps people trust their own judgment, make decisions, and develop the courage to act. BE RESPONSE-ABLE Promotes self-responsibility to move your life in a more positive direction. Helps people who get caught up in self-defeating behaviors. 67

HOMEWORK Read Module 8 Record any moments when you want to eat emotionally Write down three things you have achieve already Write down three things you love about yourself Think before you eat, “Is this emotional or physical hunger?” 68

EXERCISE TIP: Try Pilates, it can help you deal with temptations and be a more mindful eater. 68

UP NEXT WEEK: Dealing with Stress

SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!