Do You Need Chocolate or a Hug? A Mindful Exploration of Food Cravings
A client of mine had an epiphany the other day. He shared with me that he was able to distinguish food cravings from an emotional need. Since he had “banned” chocolate from his house, he was pacing through the kitchen wondering what was calling from within? In the past sugar treats (especially chocolate) had helped him take the edge off and cope with stress. I encourage all my clients to practice a mindful pause before reaching for a snack. He decided to pause and explore wit