
08/05/2025
I eat when I’m stressed… and then I feel guilty.
For a long time, I didn’t realize I wasn’t just hungry I was overwhelmed, exhausted, or emotionally drained.
Food became comfort. A way to numb. A quick escape.
But afterward? The guilt would hit.
“I shouldn’t have eaten that.”
“I’ll start over tomorrow.”
“I have no control.”
And that cycle? It wasn’t about willpower.
It was my nervous system asking for safety… not snacks.
Here’s what I’ve learned as a wellness coach:
Emotional eating isn’t failure — it’s a signal.
Your body stores stress, and food can feel like relief.
Healing means noticing your triggers with compassion, not shame.
Now, instead of judging myself, I pause and ask:
✨ What am I really needing right now?
Support? Rest? A walk? A deep breath?
If you’ve ever been stuck in this cycle, you’re not alone and you’re not broken.
You’re human. And you deserve nourishment in more ways than one.