Feel Bad Food

I have a problem: I can't stop eating junk food lately. I've been really sad and lonely and I just keep eating. I try to convince myself that I didn't eat that much, but before I go to bed, I remember how much I really ate and I feel bad.

-Anonymous

    
Punishing a large bag of potato chips doesn't erase the lonely feelings crawling inside of you and neither does convincing yourself that food is your friend. It may be tempting to eat every snack in your fridge every time you feel blue, but it only makes you feel good for a moment, not forever.
  
This habit is not only unhealthy but it promises you extra pounds. Food is not the answer—it's a crutch for something more serious. Is there a reason why you feel sad and lonely? Are you dealing with any relationship, family or school problems? The fact that you eat every time you feel sad means that this problem digs deeper. Try talking to your parents about this problem and/or see a guidance counselor that you trust.

When you get to the root of the problem, you’ll realize why you reach out to food for comfort. The first step to fixing any problem is to admit that you have one and that tends to be the hardest step. Good luck!
                                                                        
<3 Sherryn D.

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7/2/2009 1:38:00 PM
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