FFB: Support Binges & Triggers to Overeating

It might sound like a strange notion, but it works - support your stress binges and triggers to overeating or eating the foods that are on the banned list of FFB: Foods & Supplements Notes. Treat them as parts of you and adore and nurture them because guess what - no one else is going to do it better than you.

Don't fight, belittle them, or be condescending in any way... you won't win! Why? Because that kind of behavior hasn't worked in the past and it's not going to work now and you'll continue to feel bad about your weight and your self. Now, doesn't that sound like a waste of energy?

Have you ever really listened to anyone in your adult life that talked down to you in any way? Why would you do that to yourself, or even the parts that you don't like? If you partake in stress binges, or give in to triggers (parties, cookouts, events), right now, your association with food and comfort is obvious. How do you minimize those episodes? Be kind and supportive to yourself before and afterward.

Talk to those parts of you that are responsible for those eposides (you know where they are), and make a friendly pact that instead of binging of overeating, you will get a massage, pedicure, facial, go somewhere... do whatever brings you joy.

That's the best way to replace your current associations with food... find joy and comfort in life's small pleasures instead of food. Divorce your inner critic and marry your inner advisor. You know, the one that loves you warts and all.

Instead of telling yourself, "I can't believe I did that..." "I'm so fat...". "That was stupid of me..." Try this: "I know I was busy, but I'm going to find a way right now to help me eat healthier meals and snacks on the run." "That party was fun, but next time I'll have a big salad before I leave the house." "I'll print out Lizette's Notes for future reference. " ;)