Why is it so difficult to eliminate excess food?
There is no question that food often takes the edge off uncomfortable emotions. When we are abstinent, we begin to experience the feelings that food has kept us from facing. Recovery is about learning to face these feelings without seeking comfort in food. This is what we learn in our emotional and spiritual growth in the program. Excess food keeps us from “feeling and dealing”, and we must put food down before we can get the full benefits of the program.
