In these times of accelerated anxiety, your impulse might be to turn to food or alcohol and snack a lot more on “comfort foods” such as carbs, chips, and sweets. Although temporarily soothing, these foods, unfortunately, augment the stress reaction of fight or flight that sets off stress hormones and leaves us feeling depleted. What we really need is a boost to our energy so we can handle all the major changes coming at us right now! So, let’s not do that!
Although we have no control over what is happening around us, we do have control as to how we respond to this crisis. And that means reigning in the impulse to eat emotionally. To that end, some of that emotionality triggers the same responses that we experienced as children. So why not comfort your fearful “inner child” in other more creative, pro-active and life-affirming ways?
Are any of the foods you are craving right now foods that you adored as a child? If this resonates, try this: respond to your cravings for Kraft dinner, pancakes, banana bread, chocolate macaroon or ice cream with compassion and understanding, Talk gently to your inner child and say “I know you would like that cake right now, but we don’t eat that kind of food anymore. It makes us feel lousy. Let’s try something new. OK?“
In other words, lovingly self-parent yourself. That’s right. Choose what and when to eat. Set your boundaries NOW because this is just the beginning of this cycle. We may be in this self–seclusion state for many months. So, if you are allowing old, unhelpful, weight gaining or childish habits to overtake you, stop yourself now. Stick to what you know is best for you and your health, as the wise adult you are, so as not to create a weakening of your body due to inflammation.
A really helpful question to ask yourself when you habitually head to the fridge for the 30th time, is the question… “Am I hungry?” Because as you may be noticing now more than ever, most of the time you aren’t hungry. Yet you are eating a lot more than usual. Does this sound like you?
We may be bored, frustrated, and feeling powerless. Or, we may have any sort of unfulfilled need that is mimicking hunger. Instead, drink some water, go for a walk, do some stretches and then check-in and ask that question again.
In her book, “Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat”, Dr. Michelle May (one of my mentors) shares her experience of how to eat mindfully simply by being mindful of where the origin of your hunger stems from. Cool huh?
More alkaline food suggestions in Part Two.
Lots of love! 💜
Christie Grace
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