I have struggled with weight loss all of my life. I have come to the realization that I am an emotional eater. From my own personal observations I eat the most when I am upset, angry, nervous or anxious. This has been the case for me throughout my entire life. I recall after my divorce gaining a lot of weight due to copious amounts of over eating because I was so depressed. Another crucial moment is when I gather with my family. My family celebrates by eating, so every time we have a family social there is always food involved. I have learned various coping skills and different strategies, rather than eating going for a walk, calling a friend, going shopping, or picking healthier options. However, many of these strategies would only work for
