What Emotion Will We Eat Today?

Based on years of psychotherapeutic experience with individuals struggling with eating-related issues, this book offers an in-depth analysis of the most common emotional barriers to self-nourishment.

Overeating may be a sign that you are disconnecting from yourself through food, that you are experiencing an internal emotional “void” which you attempt to fill by eating. Weight is simply weight—it defines a body type. Overeating, however, is a behavior, unrelated to weight, unrelated to hunger, unrelated even to the desire for food. It is an indication of impulsive behavior around food consumption and a sign that deeper changes are needed in your relationship with yourself.

To overcome these obstacles, you need to become aware of your personal barriers, learn to manage your impulses around food, and begin to listen to and understand your emotional hunger. Recognize what prevents you from caring for yourself—the care that you have consciously chosen to offer yourself. In doing so, you can become more effective in your personal nutritional goals and develop greater acceptance of yourself and your body. The techniques included in this book will guide you toward a daily life grounded in healthy self-nourishment.

Everything you need, your healthy inner self can provide.

“Come, we will go together—we will move forward together toward more nourishing meals. I simply want us to be healthy and to care for ourselves in the way we truly need. I promise I will not abandon you, I will not let criticism hurt you. And when you feel a desire for food, I will respect it and not punish you.”

This book offers understanding, tools, and ideas for those who struggle with food control, as well as for professionals working with disordered eating, such as dietitians, psychologists, and psychiatrists.