My Name is NJW and I am an "Emotional Eater"

How in the world did I fall in the trap of of emotional eating even if only for a short time? The end result was not something that I should have felt...is it? None sound very positive.



E - ewww :(

M - miserable

T - tired

I - impulsive

O - overdid it

N - nauseous

A - awful

L - low energy



E - extreme

A - agitated

T - tired

I - irritated

N - numb

G - gross

Sure I consider myself food addict, but I never thought myself to be an “Emotional Eater.” until now.



As someone that has a love relationship like I do with food you would think that I would know better. Food should be considered fuel to nourish the body. Not t be used as a band-aid in stressful situations.



I was never really one that would turn to food when the going got tough.



I was never really one that would turn to food to make me feel better.



I was never really one that would turn to food when I was excited.



Even during holidays when there is an abundance of food, I know how to control myself. Especially when chocolate is involved. Not a huge fan!



So what gives? A moment of weakness, lack of other nutrients that caused a binge maybe both.



One thing I do know for sure is that it most certainly did not make me feel better, in fact it only made me feel worse. However now that I have come to terms with it, I can stop beating myself up over it, get back on track and move on. Back to the self that understands that it is OK to indulge now again, its normal. I just have to not let the indulgences get out of hand.



After all I am human.

NJW