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How Sexual Abuse May be Contributing to Emotional Eating
How Sexual Abuse May be Contributing to Emotional Eating
Juanita Ecker
Emotional eating isn’t a habit that forms on its own overnight. In my experience of working with many clients over the years, there is always a root cause (or two) that contributes to an emotional eating habit. If you’ve experienced sexual abuse, sexual assault, or rape, this article is for you. The terrible reality is that many women have had the tragic experience of being forced to have sex against their will – and this experience is commonly a trigger to emotional eating. Know that I have worked with many clients who suffer from these horrific events. M [...]How Can Past Trauma Contribute to Emotional Eating?
How Can Past Trauma Contribute to Emotional Eating?
Juanita Ecker
Let’s take a moment and think back to when we were children. Do you remember when you would fall and scrape your knee? Your parent or guardian would give you a kiss and put a band-aid over the cut to ensure it would heal properly. However, if you had a wound that was anything other than superficial, the healing process required further measures to prevent any infection or improper healing. Think about it. It is absolutely unheard of to place a band-aid over a broken bone or a wound that needs stitches. So often, th [...]These Trying Times Make Us Want to Eat
These Trying Times Make Us Want to Eat
Juanita Ecker
Twenty Twenty One. It came in quickly and didn’t lose its momentum from the previous year. Covid-19, current politics, social media - all of these factors can contribute to a sense of loss of control and anxiousness.Anxiousness
I’m reminded of this quote, written by a columnist of Ask Ann Landers, and it has always stayed with me. “Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them.” This year is already full of opportunities to [...]6 Tips for Dealing with Family During the Holidays
6 Tips for Dealing with Family During the Holidays
Juanita Ecker
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!”... I know this is the ultimate expectation however, celebrating the holidays with the family doesn’t always end on a high note. I think we all have stories of experiencing high-tension situations during the holidays. Whether it be differing political values (especially here and now in 2020), family history, personality differences, you name it — it can be hard to gather as a group. While the Holidays may take place over computer screens, I understand that family dynamics may still remain the same. [...]How to Delete Your Desire to Binge on Chocolate with the Emotion Code
How to Delete Your Desire to Binge on Chocolate with the Emotion Code
Juanita Ecker
It’s the season of dressing up in fun costumes, jack-o-lantern carving, and most importantly, candy sharing. As individuals safely take part in Trick-or-Treating and Halloween get-togethers, candy will be the centerpiece of every activity. In fact, 90 million pounds of chocolate candy is sold during Halloween week, taking a strong lead compared to other holidays (Mobile-Cuisine, 2013).Leftover Candy
So what happens after the festivities end and you [...]Reduce your Consumption of Beer or Wine with the Emotion Code
Reduce your Consumption of Beer or Wine with the Emotion Code
Juanita Ecker
How much alcohol do you consume?
Are you a casual drinker? If so, I have two questions for you. On what occasion do you typically drink and why? I think it’s safe to say that it’s common to have drinks with friends and family, whether you are out on the town or getting together at home. Say you’re hosting a watch party of the latest episode of Dancing with the Stars. Maybe you’re getting together with long [...]Add More Salad to Your Daily Choices with the Emotion Code
Add More Salad to Your Daily Choices with the Emotion Code
Juanita Ecker
I know you understand the importance of eating your fruits and vegetables. This principle has been ingrained into our minds since we were children. You know that it would be best to order a side salad instead of the macaroni and cheese, but you just can’t get yourself to order the bowl of fresh greens. You know that you should build your plate with a balanced portion of vegetables but [...]How to Delete your Habit or Desire to Always Clean Your Plate with the Emotion Code.
How to Delete your Habit or Desire to Always Clean Your Plate with the Emotion Code.
Juanita Ecker
Do you carry around emotional baggage from your past regarding dinnertime food rules? Have these rules carried into your adult life causing annoying eating habits? Do you feel defeated in your fight to gain control over these food habits? If you answered yes to any of these questions, keep reading. I’m going to break down these food rules and show you how you can be rid of them for good!Clean Your Plate
We see these food rules all the time in movies. We may have even heard it [...]How to Delete Night Snacking, Grazing or Nibbling with the Emotion Code
How to Delete Night Snacking, Grazing or Nibbling with the Emotion Code
End your fight with willpower for good!
Juanita Ecker
Picture this — you come home from a stressful day of work. You’re exhausted. You eat the dinner you picked up on the way home and now you’re stuffed. When preparing for your next day of work, you begin to get anxious. You quickly remember you just bought a gallon of cookies n’ cream ice cream the day before and it hasn’t been opened yet.Out of Willpower?
Read MoreTrade Your Soda Habit for Water with the Emotion Code
Trade Your Soda Habit for Water with the Emotion Code
Juanita Ecker
Many of my clients come to me and express their frustration with their annoying soda habit. They notice the weight gain, the energy crash in the middle of their day, and the unhealthy skin due to all the sugar. They also emphasize their desire to trade their soda addiction for water but they just can’t seem to add water to their daily routine. Well, guess what? My clients are always thrilled when they find that I can not only delete their soda habit but
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