How to face the feelings that we’re feeling scared to face

As you hopefully realize by now, MBT is not just a "eat these 10 magic foods" type of program. I take a very holistic approach. Why? Because I believe (and know!) everything impacts everything. It drives me crazy when "experts" claim that [insert healthy food] is the secret to weight loss.

Without the critically important mental side of this journey, all the tactics in the world won't matter.

Anyway, let's get to it. Shall we?

If we can learn to control our emotions then we'll be less inclined to eat junk.

If we can figure out ways to make ourselves happier, we'll be setting ourselves up for success.

All we ever hear as a kid is "stop crying," or "relax," or "calm down," or "everything will be alright!" when we're upset. But no one has ever really told us how to actually deal with complex emotions.

When our mind floods with emotions we might feel panicky or upset or anxious or angry. How about feelings like rage, loneliness, abandonment, shame? These feelings can be horrifying.

The challenge with feelings and thoughts is that we can't control them. There are a lot of books out there that suggest that we 'let go of our ego' so we can stop thinking.

That is very, very difficult to do.

The reality is I can't control my thoughts. They just pop into my head. As do my feelings.

However! I can, you can, we all can!, control how we react to our thoughts and our feelings, if we choose to.

Let's say we're all going to a beautiful sunny island together. How would we prepare?

Ah, there's the key. We'd all prepare, right?

Well, we can prepare ourselves for when we're sad, anxious, unhappy, etc. as well.

What if we had a stash of things to do, or look at, or read or listen to, or people to call when certain feelings arise?

The idea here is to figure out ways to deal with our emotions - besides, using food.

Is this possible? Of course it is.

Why? Because the monster is never as scary as it seems.

Like clouds, feelings and emotions pass on by. We must remember this.

But we must prepare ourselves.

And the best time to prepare ourselves is before we have to deal with our emotions.

To get you thinking...

What are 3 things you can do that consistently make you happier besides food or drink?

What are 3 things you can read that consistently cheer you up?

What are 3 songs you can listen to that consistently energize you?

Who are the 1 or 2 people you can call, email or text when you're feeling down and out?

-Adam

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