231. How to Stop “I Deserve This” Eating

Since childhood, sugar has been used to reward us. Whether it was for being good for Dad or Grandma, reading books for Pizza Hut Pizza’s Book It or treating ourselves for losing weight, the “I deserve this” eating pattern is reinforced constantly.We will explore the root cause of this emotional eating pattern and how to overcome it. In this episode, we will discuss:The root cause stories that created this pattern in our culture, families and weight loss and healing approachesThe importance of “self-authoring” a new story (and what self-authoring is) so you can change these three reactions to stress How to prevent “busy boredom” and the need to unwind at the end of the day with sugarJoin us for Freedom From Cravings LIVE at https://alishapiro.com/freedom-from-cravings-live/ Truce with Food: Consistency is open for enrollment through Aug 24If you’re ready to take what you’ve been learning here and close that knowing and doing gap with food, this is where we go further.Watch my free Untangle Your Food Triggers workshop for a sneak peek at the Consistency program. Register by Friday using code EARLY BIRD to save $100 at trucewithfood.com/programs/consistency.