Re: something i'm noticing...

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Yay! That is a big step. So hard to deal with those feelings. I find that often I can't find the time to deal with them, but I can always fit in mindless eating. Congratulations.DawnSubject: something i'm noticing...To: IntuitiveEating_Support Date: Friday, May 21, 2010, 8:44 PM

Hi all,

I just wanted to share something I've been noticing lately. I've been kind of food journaling, not amounts or calories, but just listing what I'm eating. I was hoping it would make me slow down and really pay attention and be more mindful. I've noticed lately how much I eat because of uncomfortable feelings.

Today I was feeling even more stressed than usual. I lost my job and am nearing the end of my unemployment. Of course I'm scared...and a bit depressed. For a long time I haven't let myself feel these things and I've tried to keep a positive attitude and appearance. But today I found myself not hungry, yet looking around the kitchen for food and I decided to go for a hike instead. And I cried...and felt scared...and I realized that I rarely let myself feel these things. Maybe because I want to appear strong?

Although later on I still ended up overeating at dinner, I still feel like I took a small step forward today. I sat with those uncomfortable feelings and I don't remember the last time I've done that. That feels like progress to me

Thank you for reading,