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“Taming the Food Monster Within”

A poem by Avis Rumney

Download this insightful poem in booklet form. Written by Avis, the poem explores in a light-hearted, compassionate way the challenges we face with emotional eating, and how we can encourage healthy relationships with ourselves, with others, and with food. Here’s an excerpt…Taming the Food Monster Within, by Avis Rumney

Sometimes when you’re feeling sad,

Angry, anxious, even glad,

You simply want to change your mood –

What better fix than yummy food?

A tiny bite to treat your taste buds:

Snickers, Reeses, maybe Milk Duds.

You feel better for a time –

But not for long — that’s the bind…

Download the 18-page booklet.

Help for Emotional Eating

Do you struggle with eating patters you don’t like but just can’t seem to stop? I can help you break the cycle of feeling upset, eating to feel better, gaining weight and then feeling bad all over again. Stay tuned for information on upcoming workshops or groups to get help with emotional eating.

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