📖 Once Upon a Craving: A Story About Emotional Eating
A whimsical reminder that your feelings deserve your attention, not just a snack.
Once upon a time in the Land of Forks and Feelings, there lived a kind and curious soul named You.
You were brave. You woke up every morning and faced the dragons of deadlines, the trolls of traffic, and the endless scroll of things to do.
But some days were stormy. And when feelings like boredom, loneliness, or stress came knocking, You didn't always know what to do with them. So, like many wise wanderers before you, You turned to a trusted sidekick: Food.
Food never judged. Food was always there. Food made feelings feel... softer. But over time, You started to wonder:
Why do I eat when I’m not even hungry?
Why does a bad day taste like chips?
Is food my comfort blanket or my cage?
Am I rewarding myself with sweets or numbing the bitter?
And so, You set off on a new quest: not to slay your cravings, but to listen to them.
Because here’s the real twist in the story: you were never broken. You were just practicing.
This week, dear You, is about changing the script. It’s about pausing the story before the snack. It’s about asking the most powerful question in your wellness journey:
“What am I really feeling?”
🧠 The Challenge
Each day this week, use all the wisdom you’ve gathered from Week 1 to now. Find an alternative to emotional eating by following this magical map:
Step 1: Pause. The food will wait.
Step 2: Name your feeling.
Step 3: Choose care, not a cookie.
Here are a few enchanted options for every mood:
Bored? Read a book. Call a friend. Watch something silly with talking animals.
Anxious? Move your body. Stretch, dance, do a walk-and-talk with your thoughts.
Depressed? Find a pet to cuddle. Dogs are underrated therapists with four legs.
Exhausted? Brew some tea. Sit down. Breathe. Let your shoulders drop.
🪞And remember...
This isn’t about discipline. It’s about kindness.
✨ “It’s about peace, awareness, and feeling good in your own skin. The act of sitting with food and noticing your thoughts is healing. It tells your body: 'You matter. I’m listening.'”
✨ “Your body is not the enemy. It’s your home.”
🍜 A Sprinkle of Wisdom
“The more you eat, the less flavor. The less you eat, the more flavor.”
– Chinese Proverb
Food should be joy, not a disguise for discomfort.
So this week, when feelings bubble up, don’t push them down with pasta. Feel them. Thank them. Then choose something that truly nourishes your heart, not just your hunger.
You’re not just rewriting your habits.
You’re rewriting your story.
And I’ll be right here, cheering you on with a warm cup of tea and a high-five.
With love and belief in your magic,
Kim 💛
