Hello Reader,

Ever had one of those days when your eyes land on food everywhere you look?

That was me on Monday...

We were using a new venue for our workshop, and everything that could go wrong did. And when I needed help, hotel staff were nowhere to be found.

By mid-afternoon, I was really tired and my eyes began scanning the room, coffee break areas, hotel corridors, even announcement screens, like a radar searching for food.

The day was not over, and I still had hours of training ahead.
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In the past, my mind would have jumped straight into judgement​
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But this time, something different happened

I paused and reminded myself:

I am not hungry for food.

My body is actually hungry for rest.

So while the group was busy with an activity, I quietly sat down and breathed for few minutes.

That simple act of noticing opened a space for kindness, gentleness, and compassion toward myself.

I was still tired, but I felt calmer, more centered, and connected with my body again.

And most importantly I did not binge.

It took me years to learn this: When you reconnect with your body, food stops being the only way to cope.
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Here are few questions to gently explore:

💬 Do you mostly live in your head treating your body like a machine?

💬 Is your body an enemy or distant friend?

💬 What would your body say if it could speak right now?

💬 What feelings do you tend to eat instead of feel?

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I’d love to hear your reflections. You might be surprised by what your body wants to tell you.

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With warmth,

Rouba

P.S. Your body doesn’t always speak in words, sometimes it speaks through cravings, tiredness, or that quiet pull toward food. Listening is the first act of care.
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Hi I am Rouba, I blend food addiction counseling with breathwork to help you heal the root cause of your food and body struggles so that you sustain weight loss. Visit my website here to learn more about me and how we can work together. Follow me on Instagram and Linkedin​