Emotional Triggers

I have found there are many factors that trigger my overeating, but none are larger than the emotional ones!  I'm upset, I eat.  I'm angry, I eat.  I'm happy, I eat.  I'm hurt, I eat. I eat and eat and eat some more.  It's good that I recognize this, but that recognition isn't worth much unless I can overcome it.  So, on this leg of my journey I am focused on addressing those factors as they occur and making a purposeful resolve not to reach for food during those times.  I will pray, write, talk it out, read, encourage others, but I will not eat.

Emotional triggers have certainly hindered my progress this month.  I have come to the realization that there will always be ups and downs, that's life.  The enemy will always attempt to use these hills and valleys to sidetrack me and to cause my defeat, that's who he is and what he does.  However, my daddy is The King, my Savior has made me more than a conqueror, and the Holy Spirit will guide my path if I allow Him. 

Knowledge is indeed power.  I am keyed in on the emotional triggers that cause my overeating.  I am equipped and ready for this battle. I will climb the steep hills and weather the shallow valley's. I will do it without a dependance on food.  This is one journey I will not allow the enemy's roadblocks to hinder my progress.  Today is a new day and I chose freedom over the emotions that once bound me to eating.  I'm excited and ready to do this!

~ Chelle, #f8ithgal
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    2/22/14