Addiction
to food is more than just a problem of overeating: it is a reflection of
problems in physical, mental, and emotional health. If you have addiction to
unhealthy food or unhealthy food cravings, you may have to overcome yours in
order to have wholesome healing of the body and mind.
Overcoming
food addiction, like any other addiction, is never easy. Denial and guilt are
common characteristics in individuals who have food addiction problems.
First,
you need the intention, which
is the desire to stop the addiction. Of course, that means you must be aware
of the addiction problem in the first place, and then express the
intention to change for the better.
Lao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher, once said: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.” Take your first step: your intention to recover from your food addiction.
Lao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher, once said: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.” Take your first step: your intention to recover from your food addiction.
The
long process of recovery, often punctuated with relapses, requires determination
to overcome all obstacles. Use daily self-affirmations to
reinforce your determination and willpower to overcome food addiction. Harness
your mind power to
control your behavior to heal your body.
Although
it may be mind over matter, the body has to respond appropriately to the mind.
Give your body the right environment for recovery and recuperation.
Regulate your blood sugar
level; a balanced blood sugar level prevents impulsive eating and keeps hunger
at bay.
Balance your body chemistry, such
as your acid-alkaline
level; too much acid in the body breeds toxins that prevent healing.
Reduce your hormonal swings.
Leptin is the appetite-controlling hormone, also known as "thin"
hormone. Eat adequate calories to boost leptin production to minimize food
craving. Exercise can also enhance your body's responsiveness to leptin.
Eating enough, ironically, is
critical to recovery from food addiction. Eat three regular meals a day;
skipping a meal may lead to a reduction of leptin, making your appetite out of
control. Don't starve yourself, but neither do you over-stuff yourself. Don't go
on any diet, especially fad diets. Just eat right.
Food addiction may also be a
result of emotional distress, such as emotional trauma or stress. Learn to let go of all attachments. Meditation
is a way to relax yourself as well as to get toxic emotions out of your mind.
If you are healthy in
body, mind, and spirit, you do not have any eating or weight problem.
Stephen Lau
Copyright © 2017 by Stephen
Lau
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