A heartfelt Thanksgiving! -

At support group the other night I passed out something that was given to us by Obesity Help and it rang true to me so I wanted to share!


Keep your own “GRATEFUL” front and center in your life:

Good – it is easy to focus on the negative. When a situation occurs that appears negative, ask yourself “What is something good that I might have missed and can take away for myself?”

Reach Out- Help someone else. It can be a family member, a friend or supporting a WLS friend. Not only will you help another person but reaching out makes you feel good.

Attitude – Do you have an attitude of gratitude? Do you ever slow down enough to notice all the blessings in your life? Focus on three things from every day that you are grateful for. Keep a gratitude journal list.

Time – Value your time. Make the most of everyday. Don’t take your time for granted. Fill your days in a meaningful way.

Enthusiasm – Live your life with zest. Being enthusiastic about your day is a powerful way to be grateful.

Fun – When was the last time you had fun? Fun is important in order for you to feel grateful. Regularly schedule some fun.

Unusual – Do you do the same old same old each and every day? Life has many cool things available, so why die the daily death of “I’ve always done it this way before?”

Live full out – Want to feel very grateful this time next year and most days in between? Then live full out. Let it rip!

Daily Inspiration from Small Bites by Katie Jay

Manage your mood.

When it comes to food, sometimes people let unchecked emotions cloud their choices. When you are angry, you might crave something crunchy. When you are sad, you might want something warm and smooth. If you are an overeater, you will most likely eat when your emotions are swelling.

Consider working on managing your mood. Many things can affect your mood. You might have a chemical imbalance in your brain. You might not be getting enough sleep. You might have low blood sugar. You might be eating sweets. You might be ignoring your real needs. Maybe you are unwilling to feel certain feelings. No matter what the cause, allowing your emotions to take over your life can lead to overeating.

Action for the day:

Are your moods ruling you? First of all, don’t let yourself get too hungry, angry, lonely, or tired. Second, meet with a professional (for example, a therapist who specializes in food addiction) to examine this aspect of your life and to determine what you need to do to manage your mood in a healthy way.