Each of us has had a good relationship end when we didn’t want it to. Or maybe you’re just going through a rough patch in a marriage. Where do some turn to obscure their sorrows over this pain? Food!
Unfortunately, food tends to become your friend when you need a shoulder to cry on or just need a comforting sensation. Food can become the crutch you lean on for steadfast support during a turbulent time.
This is generally a normal part of the healing process; turning to food, but it most definitely isn’t the best way to deal with your pain. While you are comforting yourself with all that food, you’re also gaining weight, which also lead to more problems.
A better alternative to food as comfort would be to call your best friend and cry on her shoulder. Let her help you work through your relationship problems which will keep your mind off of wanting to indulge in bad food choices. This will also give you a little more self esteem to see a more positive outlook on the situation besides from your own eyes.
Get out of the house; don’t make yourself a recluse to the world. Do something that gives you joy, like shopping or going to a movie; anything to get your mind off your problems. Get your hair done or a manicure to boost you self image.
Keeping busy is the key to getting past the pain without using food as your substitute. There are tons of clubs and programs you can join to get active which will keep you busy and your mind occupied. Don’t just wallow in your pain; that won’t get you anything but over-weight.
You’re going to want food; that’s inevitable; but you don’t have to eat the bad stuff; you can pick healthy items or low fat and low calories foods to curb that urge for comfort foods.
Everyone knows what it’s like to lament over a lost relationship or a bad marriage. Using an abundance of food to cope with this heartache may be an effective short-term fix, but it won’t satisfy your feelings (or your health) in the long-term.