The “Donut” Issue…

The “Donut” Issue…

Did you know sugar triggers the same dopamine receptors in the brain that cocaine does? Yikes... right? What a powerful example the role  food can play on our psyche. Food sustains us; it gives us energy, yet we use it like drug because –it is just like a drug! Diets fail –not because of the diet but because of our relationship to food. I often times make poor food choices. In these moments my resolve is weak, because I’m feeling weak, anxious or unsafe  and what the chosen food can do for me in that moment seems to be more important than anything else. Sometimes it’s the distraction itself, but what we don't realize is that when we focal point on something to the point of obsession, it’s a scapegoat for something else. If you’re skeptical, notice your reaction when you’ve expected to have something and this “something” doesn’t show up. Commit to taking a eating habit away. No dessert after dinner??? No morning...
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Finding your Tribe

Edgy. That best describes how I’ve been feeling. It stems from a longing to be just myself and have those around me accept me for what I am –whatever that may look like. I’ve noticed when feeling vulnerable, sad, sick, or even going through transformations, my nearest and dearest are either absent or uneasy around me. I have that ubiquitous feeling that my emotional needs aren’t being met. Now you could be thinking, find new friends (!) and that may be so, but let me start with a story. Not so long ago while out with some friends and acquaintances, a delightful woman, whose husband typically has too much to drink and is usually a bit saucy for the average person, showcased herself exemplary in what it means to love someone, just as they are –in the moment, drunkenness aside. He was a bit demanding, overly loud, and a bit of a show. To the easily embarrassed or self conscious it would have been...
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