Baby Steps, in the Right Direction

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Progress! The best part was that it was so easy. I didn't do anything drastic, just started making small changes, better choices. I am becoming more conscious of things going in my mouth. Through using the EFT techniques that Renee is teaching me, I am learning to recognize triggers and slowly curbing my emotional eating.
This evening, I went up to Walmart to pick up a few groceries. As I was standing in the check-out line, I spotted that sweet, smiling Grandma staring up at me from a pack of peanut butter cookies. It was as if she was looking directly at me saying, "Oh Honey, you know these will make you feel so comforted. I made them just for you, Deary." As the battle inside me raged, I worked my way closer to the cashier. By the time I got up to the register, I had almost convinced myself that I was going to lose this one. But, then, it happened! Something inside of me changed course. Something told me that I could do it. I COULD resist, and that it would be worth it. But, my inner child (Little Jodi) was screaming at the top of her lungs, "I DESERVE A TREAT!!" So, I told her, "You're absolutely right!" I gave her a yummy piece of tropical fruit flavored sugar-free gum! And, you know what? She was pleased as could be with her little "sweet treat". I didn't think she would be so easily tricked, but that's the funny thing about kids....they're so gullible.