The title would cause one to think it is about temptation but it can be about emotion too. Sometimes that can make us do things harmful to ourselves. No, I don't mean suicide, of course not. I am referring to eating out of depression.
It's so ironic that I am writing this immediately after receiving a subscribed email on seeking solace in other things when upset.
A long walk is good to think things through actually. Talking things out to a trusted friend is another option or what about writing things out, whether in a personal diary or in a blog?
Isolation is not recommended but I find myself lapsing into it, especially when I don't seem to get understanding after confiding. I use this process to talk to God.
Ok, I'm drifting away from the topic. I was upset over the weekend and wanted to give in to eating my favourite food, XXL Chicken from Shilin. However I knew that it was a result of being upset. I didn't exactly crave for it. It was like using the food to make myself less depressed. So I made a conscious decision to get something healthy like sushi and I'm proud that I managed to discipline myself to do so.
Thus the key solution to this problem is discipline. When you're aware in your mind that you're eating to escape from a problem and not because you want to eat, that's a warning to your body not to give in to that desire. The choice is really yours from that moment on.
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