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Many people will blame food for their weight gain, using food as a source of emotional comfort to celebrate, relax, and manage stressful and emotional situations, as well as boredom. But in reality, that food item didn\u2019t force you to eat it. It is solely up to you with what you eat, not food.<\/span><\/p>\n

You might have tried numerous strategies and diet plans to work through the relationship you have with food. If this is you, it\u2019s vital to know that you are not alone! This journey to a healthier relationship with food doesn\u2019t need to be traveled down alone.<\/span><\/p>\n

By regarding and changing your relationship with food in a healthy way, you can lead a healthy and nourishing life. Weight loss surgery<\/a><\/span> is merely a tool. How you utilize this tool given to you by your surgeon is your decision.<\/span><\/p>\n

When you value your physical health, you can learn to ask yourself, \u201cWill this get me to my goal?\u201d before you dig into sugary or salty snacks\/food. You are worth of both physical and emotional health. You are capable and have the ability to manage and express your emotions in healthy ways.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your Relationship with Food<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

So, what kind of relationship do you have with food? What does that look like? It can go beyond labeling foods as only \u201cgood and bad.\u201d It can impact not only your physical health, but your mental health as well. Having a good relationship with food will make you feel good, both mentally and physically. Think about food as a source of nutrition and energy instead of something to relieve stress, emotions, or to be avoided.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Does an Unhealthy Relationship with Food Look Like?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n