One of the reasons people eat emotionally is having a self-doubt, which can lead to something like..."I would never...(have a partner, have a career I love, wear a bikini, be toned, be free from emotional eating, be successful, be happy, you name it).

My self-doubt crept in so many times while recovering from emotional eating, and it's got so much better, but it shows up from time to time.

The good news is that I know what to do with it without turning to food. One of the easiest and effective ways is to have gratitude. It is a reliable source of comfort and you can do it anywhere and anytime.

When the gratitudes thing was new to me, I would start with the outside of me, like...
"I'm not in a war zone and I'm thankful for that."

"I have a place to call "my house" with a roof and windows and I'm thankful for that."


Then, ease into...
"I have a healthy body with 10 fingers and toes and I'm thankful for that."

"I can type with those fingers and I'm grateful for that."

"I have sent a...