I am having a rough day. I had an exam in the afternoon and a stressful morning at work. I went for a short run when I got home but just felt exhausted all evening. It's 10pm now and I feel the call of emotional eating. Why?
- I am tired
- I am stressed out from exams and work
- I am feeling overwhelmed by the upcoming changes in my life (graduation, changing jobs etc)
When I am tired and irritable I want to reach for a big dish food to quell my discomfort. Does reaching for food work? No. It actually leaves me with a stomach ache and a feeling of emptiness inside (how ironic). So I won't be emotionally eating tonight. Sometimes you have to take it one day at a time and today I will treat my body with kindness, love and compassion. I have had a tough day. Soon I will crawl into bed with tea and a book. Why? Because I deserve to feel good. I deserve to feel at peace with myself. I think I also eat emotionally to punish myself if I am feeling "not good enough." Well, not tonight. I am good enough.