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Friday, April 27, 2007

Body Clutter - Chapter One

Posted in BODY CLUTTER

My friend, Adrienne, and I are reading the book Body Clutter together and decided to journal our answers on our blogs. It's a very thought provoking book, and I sure hope it helps me better understand my own body clutter. The first chapter deals with comfort food.

What is my first memory of comfort food?

The first things that come to my mind are cake batter and pop. Notice I said cake batter, not cake itself.

What is my favorite food when I need comforting?

Something sweet and creamy - cake batter is the first choice, but will take whatever is readily available.

Why do I love it so much?

As a child, my mom used to let me lick the beaters and clean the bowl when she'd make a cake. Maybe it made me feel special?

First memory of using food to comfort myself, what was happening to me and how I felt at the time?

I'd make cake batter and eat it by the spoonful until nearly making myself sick to my stomach. Looking back, I'd make it when feeling sad: got feelings hurt, lonely, overwhelmed, or just plain blue. Made it a lot when we were having marital problems. Will still make it when I feel down in the dumps.

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The ramblings of a mother / wife / homeschooler. I love what I do and hope to encourage others to follow their heart and bring their children home to learn. I've seen the village, and I don't want it raising my children.