Bravo to you Yana. I love how you take the reader on a journey of emotions, stress and eating. You expose what emotional eating looks so vividly. I love how you expose the problem and you reveal what solutions have worked out for your life. This article evoked reflection and triumph in me. This will be so helpful to many. Your articles are always a genuine offering to us.

I was once told that I was an emotional eater by my ex-wife and I didn't even see it. Looking back I saw that I was eating my food and not tasting it. That saddens me because food is such a joyful, and communal experience for me.I attach love to it.

Fast forward to today. I enjoyed a meal that I tasted and savored every drop and bite. Why? I was in the moment. I felt so much gratitude to be able to afford this wonderful meal. I prayed over my food and I felt life and nourishment go into my body.

I've eaten the most greasy and salty food to get me through mundane nights of hating my job. I paid for that in weight.
I also cook a healthy meal while listening to a thought provoking audiobook.

Food is my campfire. It can keep me warm or burn me.