When we continually find ourselves in emotional eating patterns, we ask why we can’t just be “good” and eat what we know we “should”. Good idea in theory, but as you have probably discovered, willpower alone is not enough to change your cycle. Here are some things to think about….. How has emotional eating caused […]
It is noon and you are hungry. Although…..are you really? You had a snack at 10, but the clock says it is lunch time. What do you do? Most people decide to eat because some external force tells them they should. Whether it is the clock, a commercial, driving past your favorite fast food restaurant […]
When it comes to change, humans struggle. When humans have painful life experiences, they struggle more. I find that in nearly all cases, my clients have some history of trauma. They learned at some point in their life that they didn’t matter or didn’t deserve happiness. By the time they end up in my office, […]
If you struggle with emotional eating, the question about hunger probably doesn’t enter the picture much. When I am meeting with a client about emotional eating, binge eating or food addiction, they will recount their latest eating episode and I will ask them “were you hungry?”. I have had more than one client respond with, […]
So many of us struggle with emotional eating. Most are aware. Some are still in denial. The bottom line is that if your hunger isn’t driven by a physical need for food, it is emotional. This is a difficult concept for some to connect to because they have become so out of touch with their […]
Hypnosis is a misunderstood tool and can be extremely effective for helping people with behavior change. Here at Salt Lake Weight Counseling, we have begun using it for emotional eating along with our other therapeutic tools. What exactly is hypnosis? It is a heightened state of consciousness that allows us to speak directly to the […]
Here is my latest interview with the Morning Zoo. In this clip, we tackled Seasonal Affective Disorder and tips to avoid overeating during the holidays. We got a little chatty and ran out of time for my last three party tips which include: Sitting down away from the food t0 eat Waiting 10 minutes before […]
When it comes to emotional eating, why is one cookie, one candy, one brownie never enough? You know the struggle well. “I’ve been good, so I’ll just have one”. “It’s been a long day. I’ll just have one”. Both of these scenarios have something in common. The message that precedes the idea of just having […]
Fat. When did our world start to revolve around fat? Fat hate is everywhere. Around every turn, we are constantly blasted with messages villainizing it and anyone who carries extra weight. Fat has become a 4 letter word. We have been socialized to criticize and shame it outwardly and inwardly. The truth is, fat is […]
For many, emotional eating feels like a runaway train. They want to stop themselves and feel powerless. There are a few reasons for this. You hate yourself. This might seem harsh, but every person I have encountered who is entrenched deeply in emotional eating tends to have a deep sense of self-hatred. Emotional eating serves […]
Michelle Lewis has been working in the mental health field since 2001. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Weber State University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. She is passionate about helping others achieve their goals. Read more