How To STOP Emotional Eating (It's EASY)
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- Are you an emotional eater? Do you know how to stop emotional stress binge eating right now? If you would like to know how to stop stress eating, I share what is helping me through some difficult and very stressful emotional times. Whenever I feel stressed, instead of binge eating a lot of unhealthy food I do this one thing and it's helped me to not stress eat. Emotional eating isn't about food, it's about what you're feeling!
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You are one strong lady. Farming is tough. Raising a child is tough. A chronically ill spouse is tough. I have faith that you will rise to these latest challenges and succeed.
Thank you so much! 💖
Wow, you are one amazing woman!! Everything you have dealt with in your life, farming, children, chronic illnesses of your spouse! You have done what you needed to in order to survive. And you have! I know what you mean when you say every time you try to prioritise yourself something else comes up to derail you. It’s wonderful that this time you are using the difficulty to help you change. I have found this video so helpful. It resonated with me very strongly. Wishing you and your husband all the very best for a swift, positive outcome. xx
@@karenharris3123 Thank you!
What an incredibly strong woman you are Cathy. Thank you for this honest video, I know it's going to resonate with a lot of women. I used to be the opposite, couldn't eat when things fell apart. Then it went the opposite way and suddenly food was my crutch. That was shocking and I've been fighting this ever since. It's relearning and it's difficult, but you offer great tips. My prayers for your husband, you and your daughter. Keep going, you are doing great!
Thank you so much!
Dearest Cathy,
Everything you said was Spot-On. In order to heal, we must get to the source of our issues. Being told not to cry, is the worst thing someone could say. If we don't get our emotions out, or feel our emotions, they fester and can cause Dis-Ease within the body. I Salute You and send you Much Love and I send Healing to your Wonderful Husband.💟💟💟
Thank you so much! 💖
I like Cathy’s videos. She’s so calm and natural. Everything will be fine. ❤
I’ve walked the cancer path and the overweight path. Both are difficult. My prayers are with your husband and you.
I learned to emotional eat as a child. I was emotionally and verbally abused as a child and often chose sweets to make myself feel better. I married a wonderful man who began having serious health issues in his 40’s including cancer. My emotional eating ramped up, as we went through his illnesses. At 56, I’m beginning to have heath issues off own, and am about 60 lbs overweight. I needed your reminder to keep trying. It’s a constant battle. Thank you.
I can relate . I've had body issues for 63 yrs . But for me is i can never be to skinny . I've been emotional eating for 3 yrs . Since my son passed . I gained 40 lbs . I have lost 30 of it this year. But I went to the doctor the other day and gained 4lbs . I lost it . I'm back on track now . Thank you for sharing your story. Great advice . My prayers and heart go out to you and your family. God bless dear . 🙏🌻💕
Thank you so much! 💖
This is so relatable. Thank you Cathy you are an inspiration. Prayers for your family 🙏
Thank you so much! 💖
You are always so transparent and honest ❤
You mention wanting the vanilla shake. I can totally relate to that..whenever something happens or I am lonesome or emotional in anyway, I want icecream...a vanilla shake...something sweet. So glad.I came across your videos. Thank you for sharing all this
Wow - life is pretty unfair sometimes. You can get through this - and we’ll all be here to support you .
Thank you! 💖
Just wanted to say I recently found your channel and enjoy it very much. You are so genuine and it makes me feel like we've been lifelong friends. You're videos encouraged me to clean out the closet of all the things I haven't worn in years (because someday I might fit back in to them) and start thoughtfully looking for quality things that bring me joy. I used to buy whatever, keep whatever, then never wear whatever. Now, I thoughtfully buy and return what doesn't work. As a fellow "over 50 Apple," I just wanted to tell you, I truly think you are inspirational and beautiful inside and out!
Thank you so much! 🥰
Feel same she’s so real
First, I am praying for your husband and I am praying for you. I will continue to pray. Second, what you said about sitting with your emotions and being mindful of your feelings resonated with me. Mindless eating, mindless living truly is the enemy of the life I desire. Third, I think woman to woman, transparent sharing is so valuable. Thank you so much for being generous and powerful enough to share out of your pain and personal experience. There is a big, supportive team of us walking this path with you.
Love these words in this comment. Very profound. Thanks
You said what I wished I could put together!! Yes, her being so transparent truly makes her feel like a dear friend.
Thank you so much! 💖
Cathy, you are the most sincere and the most real woman! Your husband was in remission for 29 years and once this new guest is treated well and it checks out (and it most certainly will) you will have 39 remission years together with your husband. I feel it! ❤. The word of “c” is scarry, no doubt. But, Dear Cathy, the science is so advanced now, your husband will pass this stage with flying colors. Wishing you and your family health and happiness and speedy recovery for your husband. This too shall pass❤. Please keep us updated. You have more than 6000 sisters from all over the world. I am sure everybody will be praying and sending positive vibrations. I know I will. Lots and lots of love❤
Thank you!
Hang in there Cathy, it will get better. My husband had throat cancer in 2012 when he was 45, it was very difficult during the treatments but it really does get better. He’s been cancer free now for 11 years and life is great. ❤
I'm happy to hear that your husband is doing well, thank you for sharing! 💖
I’m an emotional eater and you are helping me, too, by figuring this out!
Thank you Cathy for your honesty and vulnerability. Such a brave woman.
Thank you!
You're doing fantastic considering your circumstances right now !! Keep it up !! You are amazing .🎉. You are making a difference in other's lives. Take care of yourself! And if you need to cry....the physician who told you not to cry can shove it ! Sometimes we have to cry. Just do it where you won't get caught 😊
Thank you so much!!
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I can relate to this. Thank you for this courageous video
I’m so sorry you are going thru this …. Sending prayers for you,your husband and daughter during this time…
Thank you Judy! 💖
❤Hello Cathy,
Thank you for your transparency.I am so sorry that you husband is dealing with cancer again.I will be praying for your family.
My eldest brother is a two time cancer survivor(colon and esophageal)There is hope.
I am an emotional eater so I get you.❤
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The milk shake story is a non scale victory.Way to go!
We are standing with you on this journey Cathy.💗🇨🇦🌺🌸🌺
Thank you so much! 💖
I used to binge every day, cry, then take a nap to escape. I would microwave ice cream for faster consumption (can't believe I'm writing this). I felt that I was being controlled by an evil puppeteer.
Now I have a different addiction, and I am so ashamed that I don't want to disclose it. It's the same vicious cycle though.
So sorry for your husband's diagnosis. I hope it has been caught early. Please keep us updated.❤
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Hugs to you my friend! 💖
Thank you these video’s!! I’m an emotional eater too. You are an inspiration! Hope all goes well with your husband. It sounds like the two of have been enough. You deserve some good news! Keep up with your good eating habits and I’ll be watching.
Thank you!
Cathy, you are a precious sweet person. Love you, praying for you and your husband. Debra in Mississippi 🙏💕🙏
Thanks so much my friend! 🥰
Thank you so much for your story. Through these videos I am finding out that I am a stress/emotional eater too. I just found out that my sweet niece has passed away and I am a mess. My first thought is to grab something to eat and I remembered what you said in this video and I stopped. Thank you for sharing this.
I pray your life will get better.
I am so sorry about your niece. 💖
Hello Cathy,,yes I can relate to you totally,,food was my comforter,,my friend ,I wish I came to this realization at your age,,I am 74,,since November 22 till now I went from 193 to 158 my goal is 148...Now I say to myself. Joan,,don't sabotaged yourself again because Cathy thats what I did for decades....Cathy I feel your on a winning course...Emotional eating is a real problem..You are stronger than you think..Limited your videos to once a week if need be...We your supporters are with you....your in my prayers .
Thank you so much Joan, big hugs to you my friend. xo 💖
Thank you so Cathy so much for sharing your story. I too grew up on a dairy farm and my husband is 100% disapplied with PTSD from being a medic in the Army. It is soo good to know I am not the only one who has a major emotional eating issue and how you where able to handle it. Thank you again
Thank you! 💖
Praying for you Cathy. My husband had a massive stroke during a quadruple bypass in 2018. I tried to take care of him by myself while trying to work but realized real quick it was not working for any of us. I retired from my job and we sold our property in North Carolina and moved in with our daughter in Texas. I love having someone close but we are both very independent so at times it is hard. I am an emotional eater too and am struggling. Your videos are such an inspiration, I am so thankful I found you. God is good and His plan is perfect.
I’m sorry for what you are dealing with. Love and hugs. 🥰
Prayers for you and your husband, your daughter and the whole family! Your talks on weight loss are so helpful Cathy! It all resonates with me and my experience too! It doesn’t sound ridiculous to me!
You articulate the battles so well- it’s not the food - it’s the emotions- and the hormonal effects that affect us from stress and cortisol that raise blood sugar and eating sugar has a profound effect on the brain like a numbing drug. Way to go letting your feelings out. It’s not fair. Anger and fear are so appropriate! Hugs hon!!! And prayers. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much Margery!! 💖
Kathy, How strong and valiant you and your husband are! So forthright with your emotional eating.
I can identify with you eating to cope. Thanks for your honesty and i shall keep you in my prayers
Thank you so much! 💖
Sending best wishes to you and your family at this time. Your story does resonate with me and it helps. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Sending positive and healing prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Cancer loves sugar, preservatives and processed foods. Take advantage of some great Ontario farm markets for fresh foods! The harvest season is here and is great!!
Thank you Cathy for your courage to share your story. I'm 70 and still struggling with emotional eating. Also dealing with being sole caregiver of my disabled husband. I know that my belief that "big = strong" is my basic struggle. Since the reality of the circumstances of my life require a great deal of strength, I constantly have to try to remind (convince) myself that I can be strong without being "big." Often it is one minute at a time....
You are an amazing woman. You are helping me more than you know by putting it in words and facing your feelings. You are a brave, generous, beautiful person. Thank you.
Thank you so much!
Oh Cathy, I'm so sorry to hear that! I'm sending you all lots of love and hugs. It's a lot on your plate so don't forget to take care of yourself too. 💕🫂
Thank you so much Manon! 💖
I am so sorry sister. We are praying for you and your family. I so appreciate you being so open and raw with us. It helped remind me to take a moment for myself today, "just to feel." You are making a difference. Sending my love.❤
Thank you so much! ❤️
I’m so sorry Cathy…Sending love to you from Australia …you’re such a lovely person and deserve some good 💕💐💕
Thank you so much!
I’m so proud of you for expressing your feelings both to us and to your self. I can relate so much your journey. Today your story really touched me in so many ways. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much!!
❤ Thank you. I truly appreciate your honesty and your assistance. I too am an emotional eater after a 25 year abusive marriage. I ate to cheer myself up and hide the abuse from the others around me. I am following your journey and have joined your fight for weight loss and the best version of ourselves.
You got this!
My heart goes out to you and your family. You’ll pass the test!
Thank you so much! 💖
I'm not overweight but my drug of choice is ice cream. If I buy a 1.5L, it's gone within less than 24 hours. After the pandemic I was diagnosed prediabetic which scared me so I threw everything "white" in the kitchen out but slowly it's snuck back along with ice cream. Yes, emotional eating is difficult to deal with but, like you, I'm trying my best. I, too, am hard on myself and I get so angry with myself when I eat the tub of ice cream and swear I'll never buy it again - until the next time. I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I cannot imagine how difficult it is for both of you. You're strong and you'll come through this.
Thank you! 💖
Thank you so much Cathy - for not only sharing your story but also giving us tools to deal w emotional eating:
- Sit w yr feelings
- Find an immediate substitute for the “”shake” you’re wanting
- Give yourself permission to get the ____ (“shake”) the next day if you still want it.
🙏🙏🙏 for you all.
Thank you!
Your openness is beautiful. So sorry your husband is struggling with his health again. Thank you for sharing. Our hearts and thoughts are with your family. ❤.
Cathy, I’m so sorry for all that you have been through and are continuing to deal with. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Thank you so much for being willing to share your struggles with emotional eating. You have given me a lot of “food for thought”.
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing Cathy. Your story and journey resonates with me so very much. My personal journey with food and the emotional eating can be so hard and I so get everything you said. I like when you say "i fight for myself and my health" It's so true and yes there will be days that you have a cookie ( so what) my philosophy is I just don't have 10 cookies like I used to do. I hope your husband will be ok. I respect you sharing and being very vulnerable on this platform.
Thank you so much! 💖
Thank you for sharing such a personal story. I too numb any feelings. Praying for you and your husband
Thank you so much!
So very proud of you Cathy! As much as it must have been hard to do it was probably equally hard to share with us! I know your family is strong enough to make it through all of this. 🙏🙏
Thank you! 💖
You can cry if you want to. My husband had a stroke 16 years ago and in the hospital they told me not to cry in front of him. I told them that if he saw me not crying, he would think he was dying.
It’s me that you are helping. I’m a complete emotional over eater and Sugar is my drug of choice too.
I have to stop eating too much junk food but it’s so hard. Thank you for sharing. Keep going .
Thank you so much! 💖
Cathy, Sending you hugs. You are so brave. Sending prayers for you and family. 💝
Thank you so much! 💖
19:58 I have been watching you for the past few months now. I have thoroughly enjoyed each one of your videos. We went on a trip to Italy in July and I used many of your packing tips and really were quite helpful. I too have suffered with emotional eating, and could identify with what you were saying. I think you’re just wonderful and will be supportive of you.
Thank you so much! I hope that you had an amazing time in Italy! 🥰
I, too, am a sugar addict. Thank you for the encouragement.
I too have been fighting this weight battle most of my life. I admire your strength and resolve. Those small victories will add up. Please keep us posted on your husband and take care of yourself.
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your story and your insights for controlling emotional eating. I belong to that club too and hearing the ways you are learning to cope with the emotional issues in your life is very helpful. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Thank you!
Firstly, I am so sorry that you are facing this again. My best wishes and prayers for you and your family. I have been an emotional eater since I was an adolescent, and I agree that people often don’t understand. They don’t seem to realize that when they have that second or third drink at night or pop that anxiety medication or drop that hundred dollars at the casino, they are doing the same just in a different way. It’s just another way of coping with the overwhelming emotional pain we all have from time to time. We often don’t see the end result of their pain when we look at them. We just happen to wear ours.
Very well said! 💖
You are amazing! Stay strong! Hugs and best wishes for you, hubby, and daughter!
Thank you so much! 💖
So many of us can relate to your story. Thank you so much for your honesty . You are no longer the queen of sugar. Maybe the migraines will start to dissipate with the much less sugar you are eating. Hope your husband gets better. Him getting the cancer stinks. Keep going Cathy, you are soo strong. We are all behind you all the way. Something has changed in the way you are thinking. Wow! Love L🌺🌺
Thank you! 💖💖💖
Prayers for you Cathy, and your husband and family. I am so proud of your approach to bad news. Stay strong for yourself and your loved ones. You can't be a support to anyone if you are not strong yourself! God Bless You!
Thank you so much! 💖
I have a fast food addiction. I’ve avoided it for two weeks now, which seems more like a year!! We all have a struggle. Some struggles are obvious to the eye, some are not seen on the outside. Prayers for your family. Grief is the worst. But worry robs of us joy and happiness because we anticipate grief. I hope you can have fun and peace in the current journey.
I love what you said about worry, it's so true. Thank you! 💖
I know what you are talking about, I come from an Italian family and food is very important to us. Like my mother said, we had holes in our shoes; but there was always food on the table. I started putting weight on when I started grade 2, its been up and down since then. Good luck I am right beside you. :)
I have been on a very similar journey as you…I know that heavy dark cloak….I wore it for many years. Blessings to you and your family.
Thank you!
Thanks for sharing your story, I too am an emotional food addict. My daughter has had major health issues for 33 years now, and my husband has had cancer. I lost my mother and brother unexpectedly and then my father to cancer. I have turned to food to help me get through it all. I am consumed day and night with thinking of ways I am going to start a new healthier way of eating and lose this weight. But, I let the addict in my take over and it remains a vicious cycle that I can not get out of.
Prayers for you and your family
I'm sorry for all that you are dealing with, one day at a time my friend. 💖
Prayers for hubbie, Cathy! I get the emotional eating, I do the same also, I don't eat food, I eat all junk! I'm learning also to fix my brain, it's not what we're eating, it's what eating you! YES, sugar and bad carbs cause inflammation! I have been doing carnivore for the past few weeks, no pain at all, to me,thats a plus! Stay strong Cathy, you are doing great!!
Thank you! 💖
Cathy, you are such a smart and courageous woman. I wish the best for you and of course your husband. I will pray for both of you.
Thank you so much! 💖
Thank you for sharing🙂
Thank you for this brave video. Sharing our trials, issues, vulnerabilities is difficult to do, not to mention sharing on such a public venue!
My past experiences are very similar-I have been diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder (BED) after a lifetime of using and abusing food in response to trauma. In addition, I was the primary caregiver to both of my parents who each battled stage 4 at the same time. Unimaginable stress did not help my eating disorder! I have no idea how I got through it, but having to be strong and responsible (I’m single, and had no help from siblings throughout this whole ordeal) drove me to self-soothe or self-medicate more like, right into Type 2 diabetes.
So, when I saw your video today, a lot resonated with me.
I am so impressed that you have managed to let yourself sit with your feelings and try a different coping approach! I know how very difficult that is to do!
Best of everything in the time ahead. Just know that whatever comes, you are surrounded by people who are supporting you, rooting for you, and know you will be fine. ❤❤❤
Thank you so much! I'm sorry for everything that you had to face alone, that must have been extremely difficult. 💖
You can handle these things. You are very strong and set a good example for so many of us. May God bless you and your family.
Thank you so much! 💖
What an amazing and inspiring testimony. Prayers everything works out for you and your husband 🙏 ❤️
Thank you so much! 💖
You’re just such an amazing woman Cathy! Thank you for being there and sharing. I send you a tight hug of comfort , and prayers for you and your family
Thank you so much!
Oh gosh, I see myself in you Cathy. I’m also an emotional eater. Hats off to you with how you’re handling everything. Sending positive thoughts your way. Hoping everything turns out in your husband’s favor 💕
Thank you so much! 💖
I’m so proud of you. The way you handled that situation with the milkshake is a big deal! Especially given what you are going through with your husband’s diagnosis. I’m keeping you both in my prayers. 🙏🏻
Thank you!
Hi Cathy, I'm so sorry to hear the news about your husband's health. They have made so much progress in cancer treatments. And you have learned how to indentify your triggers and work at dealing with them. You also have the support of family, friends and channel followers. Sending hugs and good vibes to all of you 💜
Thank you Kim!
so honest! and so helpful! thank you so much
Glad it was helpful!
You are quite an inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing your journey
Thank you so much! 💖
First of all, nothing of this seems stupid. I remember when my dad told me about his cancer, 34 years ago, I clearly remember eating a bag of smarties (I'm Canadian too). Nowadays, it's hard, but I deal with things better with food, like when I found out I have a precursor condition to cancer. You are amazing for dealing with all this for so long - my heart and prayers are going out to you and your family.
Thank you so much! 💖
This really helps me. I've done so many of the same things.
I'm so sorry you're dealing with so much. My prayers are with you and your family.
I too am an emotional eater but I like sweets and salty snacks both. What helps me is drinking water when I first feel hungry. If I'm still hungry after 15 minutes then I eat a meal instead of snacks. It doesn't always work, sometimes I sit and stuff my face with all the wrong things anyway. What I realize is it never helps me feel better from whatever is bothering me, it's just a temporary fix that has ruined my health and caused extreme weight gain. I'm 5'2" and now weigh 236!
If I focus on my health I don't fixate on my weight and it starts to come off. But as soon as I'm stressed, I'm back on the bad path!
I really understood what you said about the change in your mindset. I've struggled to lose weight, but then a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes 3 years ago made me focus on my health and the weight started coming off by itself. Of course COVID hit and I was right back to stress eating and gained 40 lbs more. I've recently started looking after my health again and I'm starting to feel better.
I really appreciated your story as it's similar to my own and I wish you all the best as you continue facing your struggles.
Thank you! 💖
So sorry to hear about your husband! My dad had heart disease for 30 years (many heart surgeries plus 2 transplants) so I know what it's like to have a family member with a long term illness. I can do identify with how you talked about stuffing down your emotions with food. My mom did the same thing and I took my cues from her. I am not blaming her but I was the oldest sibling and I took care of my younger sister alot so I learned to just soldier on when my dad would be rushed to the hospital. It has become so ingrained in me that I just don't even think about it but honestly as I've gotten older I don't cope as well as I used to. That has led to even more weight gain in recent years due to some very stressful situations we've been going through. I'm going to really try to be more mindful of why I'm turning to a certain food. I'm still having trouble at night. I'm doing better but I still find myself nibbling! I really think it's a bad habit that I need to conquer.
It's very traumatic living with someone who has a chronic, serious illness. One minute they are fine and then unexpectedly you have paramedics in your house at 2AM. My poor daughter grew up with that stress, like you did with your dad. I'm sorry for what you had to live through and thank you for sharing your experience. 💖
Oh, Cathy...sending you strength, courage, and wisdom vibes from Minnesota. Despite your news, your message was still uplifting to us and that's an amazing feat with everything you've got going.
Thank you so much! 💖
Thank you for telling your story. My elderly mother has been living with us for the past 10 years and sometimes I feel very isolated but then sometimes I feel like I have no time for myself and my choice of stress relief is food also. I’m trying to do better and your videos are helping me. Being a caregiver is what I want to do for my mother but it can be hard.
I relate to what you are saying, it isn't easy being a full time caregiver. One day at a time. 💖
Thanks for sharing Cathy! Prayers to you and your family.
Thank you so much! 💖
Ohhhh, good job Cathy. You've found something that works for you. Congratulations. Listening to ourselves is a skill we learn and today you earned an A+
You are very brave Cathy and I’ll remember you in my prayers. This has been a bad year so far - I’ve lost 4 friends, but I guess that comes at my age of 78. I’m also an emotional eater, but your video is very encouraging.🙏
I'm so sorry for the loss of your friends, that must be incredibly difficult. Hugs to you! 💖
Thank you for sharing your story. Will be praying for you and your husband. 💗🙏
Thank you Cathy, will keep you in my prayers. Definitely relate to you.
Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing your journey . I can truly identify with you. I have struggled with my weight most of my life . I most certainly am an emotional eater and sugar is also my drug if choice 😂. I “need” sugar everyday. I have been doing WW again with mild success. 15 Lbs in 4 1/2 months but as usual with WW there comes a time when I get tired on the constant planning and measuring. Seems like all I do is focus on food. I took in much of what you said today and it sounds like a much better path. I am 70 I do have COPD that restricts my ability to exercise. The last 2 weeks I have used a wheeled walker to walk a 1/2 mile every other day. For some reason pushing a cart or the walker I don’t get so short of breath. Hardly a marathon but it’s a start. You have been an inspiration. I will keep your husband and you in my prayers for a positive outcome. Thanks for your video
I think that you are amazing!! Congrats on walking, I'm so proud of you! Be well! xoxo 💖
I finally let myself watch this. I’ve been struggling. Your food choices and habits sound just like myself. I am glad I listened just for the fact that I’m not alone. We all have issues we deal with and I need to listen more to my head and not my heart. I KNOW how I’m using food is wrong. I’m praying for you and your husband, it doesn’t seem fair, but I can tell in your language that life has made you strong. ❤
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Thank you for being vulnerable. It takes courage!
Through lots of therapy, I discovered that I identified my abdomen as the place I stored emotional pain. I had a tummy tuck due to some disfigurement and struggled intensely, emotionally for months after. I thought I was just really crazy, but there are studies out there that back up similar things.
You’re doing great things for your health and I hope your husband is well very soon! ❤
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I am so sorry for everything you have been through, my goodness. Thank you so much for sharing so openly with us. ❤️🌹🥰
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Oh Cathy! I’m so sorry that this is happening again to your husband and yourself. You will both be in my thoughts.Hoping for the best.
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You are not alone in all these struggles. My path has been more than similar. Due to serious illness I lost all my excess weight at age 60. The threat of death and need to control my diet fixed a lifelong losing battle. When my Mother died, I was over 70 and didn't notice that I started eating my emotions until now. I am 80+ and gained all the weight back, plus. My health is suffering and I must get a grip on what I am doing. Thank you for highlighting this syndrome.
Hugs and love my friend, one day at a time. 💖
OMG - Thank you for sharing your story! You are speaking for so many of us!
You are so welcome!
I hope things get better for you and your husband bless you both ❤
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Thank you for your honesty! I can relate to the emotional eating and it is good to hear your suggestions. You have my prayers. 💛⭐️💛
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I just really appreciate your honesty and personal sharing. I’m sure you are both encouraging so many people and changing lives as you allow yourself to change. Keep up the good work! And thanks so much for sharing ☺️
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Sending you and your family hugs. I can relate. I shove emotions down and have my whole life. I'd say I'll process it later, but I felt I needed to hold it together to be the rock for everyone else around me. I've had a lot of loss over the decades, and just felt like it's better to shove it aside and do something else. After one cousin died, I put it aside because we were there to take my daughter out to dinner to celebrate her finishing up her first year at University. She tried to comfort me and looked at me like I was an alien. I said I cope with things in my own time. But I thought it would be selfish to feel sad and upset when I should be celebrating her success. I think that all those unfelt emotions are stuck in my cells. And after things that happened with my father (he passed in 2020) and my brother (2022), I have just started crying and feeling angry and letting it out. Now I have all kinds of emotions and memories that upset me coming up and like you, I'm leaning into it. I hope it helps me heal and I hope it helps you heal as well. I love the idea about the milkshake. And I believe in my heart your husband will be ok. Cancer treatment has improved so much over the decades. And yes, be proud of your new strength.
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Listening to you I was like oh my goodness this is me 1000000%. I feel like I am looking in a mirror. Thanks for sharing your journey. Prayers for you and your husband.
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You are an amazingly strong lady, this must have been very hard for you to film. Dealing with all you have dealt with all this time, and emotional eating and all the anxiety that goes with that. I hope your husband's diagnosis and treatment goes well.
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Thoughts and prayers are being sent your way and your husband’s way. Wishing you both peace and strength for this next bit of time, and always, as you deal with this latest challenge.
To a fellow emotional eater everything you are saying makes absolute sense and is totally relatable. Thank you. I am also a long time Weight Watcher’s member and still have never lost the weight and kept it off. I am considering trying your way - am looking for a dietician. I am 65 and wish I had done this at 55.
Thank you again.❤
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Oh no Cathy, I’m so sorry about your husband’s diagnosis. I will really keep your family in my prayers. I am so proud of you for fighting that sugar addiction and getting through the night. I know all too well that nagging feeling to have something sweet. I do a couple of things to fight it like brushing my teeth or chewing a piece of gum. I stopped drinking diet cokes months ago too which was hard. But now that I look back, I think that fake sweet taste in my mouth made my cravings worse. Prayers for your days ahead🙏
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