Are your eating habits mainly for health… to feel physically better?  A popular saying is, “You look as good as you feel”, or “You feel as good as you look”!  For me, if I am physically vibrant, I will look physically vibrant.  I want to share that vibrance with others.  Coping with one’s emotional eating habits can be a challenge.  That’s why Feelings and Food – for women over 50 – is such an important topic.

If YOUR Feelings with Food is getting you side tracked…Your journey can be less challenging and more rewarding when shared with others.

Others who have similar desires and want to come along to inspire and be inspired is what this blog is all about!  We all need encouragement in life and as a woman over 50, I want to hang on to as much of my youthful vibrance as possible.  To be independent well into my 90’s!  That means learning to curb my emotional eating habits now.  Choosing healthy AND DELICIOUS foods on a daily basis.  But how?

Here’s my go to list when I’m Feeling anxious and I go on auto pilot to grab a sugary/carbie treat:

1.  I think for 15 to 30 seconds about what I’m REALLY feeling.  Take a few deep breaths.  Remind myself of the journey I’m on and the outcome I’m looking to accomplish. Make a conscious effort to think of something positive.
2. Reach for an ice tea drink that I have with me for just such a moment.  Busy hands and a busy mouth with something healthy AND refreshing can be an easy trick to stay on track!
3. Take a jaunt around the block.  5 to 10 minutes.
4. Take five minutes to look at a favorite Inspirational photo or read a blog that inspires you! 😃

So, feel free to come along with me.  We can encourage and motivate each other!  Our negative Feelings with food does NOT have to be an insurmountable obstacle!

As women over 50 don’t we all want to extend our youthful body, inside and out, as long as possible?  As I go along this Subtract the Years journey feel free to offer your suggestions.  Maybe you’ve been practicing something that’s been especially beneficial that you’d like to share….Would LOVE to hear from you!

Next post on Wednesday! 😃