KC: Even though I keep turning to food I’m open to new choices
KC: Even though I grew up feeling pretty alone and always turned to food for comfort I’m open to new behavior
KC: Even though at times I don’t know why I’m eating I’m open to new behavior
EB: I don’t know why I can’t stop eating
SE: Once I start I can’t stop
UE: I can’t just eat a little bit
UN: What’s wrong with me
CH: Other people can eat just one piece
CB: I don’t want to hear that there are additives to food that are addictive
UA: That’s just an excuse
TH: No it’s true
EB: But other people can stop
SE: Maybe their bodies are immune to that additive
UE: That sounds like an excuse
UN: Does everyone like the same thing
CH: No
CB: Then try to pay attention to what triggers you and avoid those foods
UA: It’s not fair
TH: Such is life
EB: Do you want to eat sanely or continue this drama
SE: Okay, I admit salty foods trigger me
UE: And soda triggers me
UN: And most processed foods
CH: It’s not fair
CB: Maybe your body wants to help you eat healthier
UA: Maybe it’s a blessing
TH: Maybe it is a blessing
Breathe in through the nose and out through the mouth- ahhhh
CB: Choosing to consider that my body is trying to send me signals that I’m worth the time and effort to eat healthier.
When the urge comes back tap on the UE and say: “I honor and acknowledge my struggle and I want be open to the idea that I’m worthy and deserving of making healthier choices.