How To Avoid Self Sabotoge

245.5 pounds, - 1.1 pounds today, - 87.5 pounds overall, 12.5 pounds from my goal of losing 100 pounds.

Yesterday I was tempted to eat more than I should have, but I was successful in sticking with my plan. My family is out of town, and I’ve been living alone for several days. It’s been tempting to deal with feelings of loneliness by eating the wrong things or eating too much.

That’s what self-sabotage looks like — using food for comfort, stress relief, or even as a reward after a “good” day. It can sneak up on you before you realize what’s happening.

But yesterday, I didn’t give in. I recognized the urge, paused, and made a better choice. The result? I won on the scale this morning by losing 1.1 pounds. That felt really good — not just because of the number, but because I fought through a tough moment and came out stronger.

The fight is real, but as long as I don’t run from it, I’ll keep doing well.

If you struggle with emotional eating or self-sabotage, start by identifying your triggers. Write down what situations or emotions lead to overeating. Maybe it’s stress, boredom, loneliness, or celebration. Awareness is powerful. Once you see the pattern, you can change it.

Yesterday reminded me that every time I face the urge to self-sabotage and choose differently, I’m building strength — not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too.

P.S. What triggers your toughest food battles, and how do you handle them? Hit reply and share — your story might help someone else who’s fighting the same fight.