![]() ![]() ![]() And by my true self I don't mean a thinner me, though that may be an added benefit. This book has been a gentle, compassionate companion on this journey back to my true self. I always knew the overeating was the symptom, not the problem, but I wasn't sure what to do about it. Effortlessly along the way the overeating has begun to subside, as I no longer need the excessive amount of food to soothe and cope. I am now learning how to honor and embrace my emotions - the tools to recognize them, the acceptance of the temporary discomfort they bring, and the compassion and love and generous space I can give myself to process through them. And so, with the help of great therapists, I embarked on the difficult but rewarding journey of understanding this dynamic. I resolved to figure out what was really behind all of this, once and for all. Roughly a year ago as I turned 40 I just became so damn sick and tired of being sick and tired. My emotional state at any given time was really difficult for me to even pinpoint I kinda just zombied through life, barely living, all the while using food to comfort and love me. ![]() I overate (largely unconsciously) to soothe, cope with and suppress uncomfortable emotions. ![]() I have always been an emotional overeater, packing on over 250 extra pounds over my adult life. It was recommended to me by my excellent nutritional therapist. This is one of the most healing books I have ever read. ![]()
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