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Rippling Throw Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt & Pattern $0.99 |
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Pretty In Purple Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt & Pattern $0.99 |
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Fall Flowers Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt Pattern Club $2.00 |
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64A CROCHET PATTERN Quilt Block Afghan w/Fabric Hearts $2.00 |
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Baby Gingham Quilt Afghan Crib Blanket Crochet Pattern $4.50 |
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Peach Blossoms Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt & Pattern $0.99 |
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Multitude of Mums Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt Pattern $2.00 |
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Baby Daisy Mae Quilt Afghan Blanket Crochet Pattern $4.50 |
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Vtg. afghan QUILT squares Crochet $6.00 |
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ROSE MEDALLIONS QUILT AFGHAN CLUB Crochet Pattern ANNIE $2.95 |
Emotional Eating – Better Solutions to Stress
Are you an emotional eater addicted to sweets? When you feel stressed or anxious, do you get a sudden craving for chocolate? Is your best friend a big bag of potato chips?
If you answered yes to these questions, you fit the profile of an emotional eater.
Millions of people fall into this category and emotional eating ranks as one of the main reasons people become overweight.
Emotional eating does not satisfy hunger, it temporarily satisfies an emotional or psychological disruption in our well being.
Eating is a quick and easy fix, as simple as a opening the refrigerator, running down to the corner drug store, or stopping by the fast food drive through window.
We live in an incredibly stressful society. We might not have to walk five miles through the snow to school like great grandma did, but she didn’t face the pressures of life in the 21st century, either.
How do you win this battle?
First, recognize what is happening inside you.
When you experience an upsetting situation, what is your initial response? Do you want to run away and find something to put in your mouth, preferably sweet or salty?
Listen to that response. Your body is telling you something. “I’m upset and stressed,” is probably what you are hearing.
But does your body really want a Hershey bar or a bag of potato chips? Initially it makes you feel good, but an hour or two later you feel empty again, physically and emotionally.
Guilt sets in and you still have the original, unresolved situation.
Plus the long term consequences of poor nutrition take their toll on your body.
What else can you do besides munch?
Choose something that does NOT involve eating.
If you have a friend you can call, great; just make sure you don’t overburden others. We all have problems, you know.
Instead, keep a book of motivational sayings, quotes, or stories close by. Force yourself to get the book out and turn to one of the stories and start reading. As the words flow past your eyes, see how much better you start to feel.
Vacuum the rug, clean the kitchen counters, polish the daylights out of your windows.
Knit a scarf, crochet an afghan, sew a quilt.
Shoot baskets, swing a bat, take a walk.
Write a scathing letter to the person who upset you, then tear it up.
Read the Bible, pray, meditate.
Retreat to your basement, attic, or bathroom, and scream your lungs out.
Reaching for a book is just as easy as reaching for food and cheaper, too.
Getting started on your new responses to emotional upset will be the hardest part. Make it your goal and it will become a habit.
About the Author
Kathy Ferneau has created an excellent resource for information on diets, healthy eating, and exercise.
http://www.lose-weight-diets.com
. Get a free smoothie recipe e-book just for visiting.
Pam’s Quilts and Crafts
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Rippling Throw Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt & Pattern $0.99 |
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Pretty In Purple Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt & Pattern $0.99 |
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Fall Flowers Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt Pattern Club $2.00 |
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64A CROCHET PATTERN Quilt Block Afghan w/Fabric Hearts $2.00 |
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Baby Gingham Quilt Afghan Crib Blanket Crochet Pattern $4.50 |
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Peach Blossoms Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt & Pattern $0.99 |
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Multitude of Mums Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt Pattern $2.00 |
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Baby Daisy Mae Quilt Afghan Blanket Crochet Pattern $4.50 |
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Vtg. afghan QUILT squares Crochet $6.00 |
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ROSE MEDALLIONS QUILT AFGHAN CLUB Crochet Pattern ANNIE $2.95 |
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Desert Flower Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt Pattern Club $0.99 |
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CARRIBEAN WAVE AFGHAN Crochet Pattern QUILT AFGHAN CLUB $1.00 |
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SIX PATCH CHAINS QUILT LOOK AFGHAN Crochet Pattern $1.00 |
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Log Cabin Crochet Afghans Quilts Patterns Book Squares $4.99 |
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Floral Strips Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt Pattern Club $0.99 |
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Bowtie Quilt Crochet Afghan Pattern Annie’s Attic $3.15 |
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Tumbling Blocks – Annie’s Crochet Quilt & Afghan Club $1.49 |
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Quilt Afghan & Sewing Basket Wreath crochet patterns $1.49 |
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Southwest Sampler – Annie’s Crochet Quilt & Afghan Club $1.49 |
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Bridal Bouquet – Annie’s Crochet Quilt & Afghan Club $1.49 |
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High Seas – Annie’s Crochet Quilt & Afghan Club $1.49 |
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Cotton Candy Clouds Annie’s Crochet Quilt & Afghan Club $1.49 |
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irish Rose Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt & Pattern Club $2.00 |
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Baby Gardenia Quilt Afghan Blanket Crochet Pattern $4.50 |
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Antique Lace Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt Club Pattern $0.99 |
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Trellis Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt & Club Pattern $0.99 |
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Granny Star Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt & Pattern Club $0.99 |
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Ho Ho Ho Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt & Club Pattern $0.99 |
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Annie’s Rose Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt Pattern Club $2.00 |
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Wheels Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt Pattern Club $2.00 |
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Crochet Pattern Book ~ QUILT STYLE THROWS / AFGHANS $4.99 |
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Afghan Crochet Patterns Afghans New Pattern Book Quilt $15.99 |
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Crochet AFGHANS Annie’s 12 Ultimate Quilt Afghan Book $6.99 |
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Fall Foliage Afghan, Quilt-Look Favorites crochet $1.00 |
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Quilt Afghans Crochet Patterns blanket scrap granny NEW $4.99 |
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Starflower Quilt Crochet Needlecraft Afghan Pattern $3.14 |
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Quilt Crochet Afghan Throws Granny Squares Pattern Book $4.95 |
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Country Dazzler Afghan, Quilt-Look crochet pattern $2.99 |
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QUILT BLOCK AFGHAN CROCHET PATTERN $3.50 |
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Tweed-Look Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt & Pattern Club $0.99 |
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Shells In Strips Afghan~Annie’s Crochet Quilt & Pattern $0.99 |
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Annie’s Crochet Quilt Afghan Club 3 Ring Binder Full $20.00 |
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Baby Afghan Crochet Patterns Heirloom Blankets Quilts $7.99 |
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AFGHANS SCRAP ARAN CRAZY QUILT KNIT CROCHET PATTERNS HC $5.99 |
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Broken Star Quilt Afghan, Annie’s crochet pattern $5.99 |
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Patchwork Quilt Crochet Needlecraft Afghan Pattern $3.15 |
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CROCHET PATTERN MULTI COLOR QUILT AFGHAN $2.59 |
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Afghan Crochet Patterns Afghans NEW Pattern Book Quilt $15.99 |
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22″ CURLIQUE DOILY CROCHET PATTERN + QUILT AFGHAN $0.99 |
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POINTS OF LIGHT QUILT ~ ANNIE’S AFGHAN CROCHET OOP $4.99 |
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Our Best Baby Afghans (Leisure Arts #2853) $6.70 You’ll love this wonderful collection of favorite Leisure Arts baby afghans, with a variety of styles and colors. Each one of these 54 cover-ups includes step-by-step instructions and radiant full-color photography so you can be confident of success…. |
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Afghans on the Double (Leisure Arts #102662) (Crochet Treasury Series) $9.00 When you’re ready to make an afghan but want to finish it fast, look to this wonderful collection of throws made holding two strands of yarn! You’ll appreciate the easy instructions, whether you’re a beginning or experienced crocheter…. |
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Vanessa-Ann’s Cozy Crocheted Afghans (Crochet Treasury) $7.74 Fill the home with warmth and color using any of the beautiful afghans and throws featured in the latest crochet book from The Vanessa Ann Collection. Projects range in style from country casual to sophisticated elegance. Choo se from the wide variety of patterns to stitch an heirloom gift for a new baby or a classic throw for a special friend. 45 color photographs and 41 illustrations…. |
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