So my boss thinks it is a good idea to have a quote of the day. So when I sign on to my software at work each day, there is a new quote for me to read. Today's quote really hit home for me.
Stress is what happens when your gut says, "No"...
...but your mouth says, "Of course. I'd be glad to."
How true is that for emotional eaters like myself? It is VERY true! When I am stressed, I just want to eat. MY waist line is saying you don't want it, but my mouth is totally saying yes! It is like the little devil and the little angel sitting on your shoulder. The angel says, "Eating won't solve anything, Don't do it!" And the devil says, "But it will make you feel SOOO much better. Just do it! It won't hurt you." If I am going to be honest, I have given into the devil more times than I can count. I know that I have not conquered the devil, but at times it does get easier.
Learning to find other ways to deal with my stress is harder than I thought it would be. Eating has always been the one thing I could control. I could control what went in my mouth. When I had no control over anything else, that was the only thing I could. So that is what I turned to. For a long time it was my "best friend." Well...my "best friend" has gotten me where I am today, and it is time to break ties. :)
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I was thinking about that quote today too.. you are so right about the devil sticking his horns into everything we do.. like you said, sometimes it's harder because of temptation.. but you are doing the right thing and you will be much happier in the end!
ReplyDeleteKeep in mind it is his job to do that to us. I see the quote of the day still hasn't changed tradition. Though keep in mind the devil has no power with us but he wants to discourage us. Temptations are no fun but it is something we all deal with. You have the power to overcome all he offers is quick satisfaction which hurts us later. Love you girls!
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