Eating Disorders and Fear

I like bread. And candy. And I've been eating more than my usual share. I almost can't help myself. Eating disorders effect more than 90% of the population. Don't ask me where I got that statistic, I made it up. But seriously, when are we going to stop asking food or the lack thereof to make up for our serious lack in social life? The answer is now. Now, on this holiday of all when single women's bodies beg us to buy ourselves a huge box of chocolates and sit in bed watching TV and eating all in the box. Now, before bread's crumbling masses digests into yellow, creamy fat. Now, take the time to look at yourself and ask if you are begging food to have control over your life. Now.
Does food own you? I say no. You own food. So who has the control, you or the food? You. Next time you're feeling low don't go into that kitchen or stop eating altogether. You have control of not only the food, but of your life. Call a friend, take a ride on a bike, journal a little. Try something else to fill you up besides empty calories.
Talk a little. Talk is like soul food. If you don't talk, you'll be empty. Don't hang out with people who just want you to listen to them, the soul-suckers. You'll be dry and empty within the day. Instead spend time with friends who like to listen, who enjoy a chat and a little laughter.
Don't be afraid. Fear is the worst emptier. You eat fear and division happens. You eat hope and multiplication is produced. So use that fear to prod you on to new heights. Let it drip, drip, drip in an IV bag near your bed. It may be feeding you, but it's not a part of you. You are not fear.
So I leave you with these PSAs this holiday season. Happy Valentine's everyone!