What Are You Really Reaching For?
- Julie Kleinhans
- Apr 21
- 1 min read
Why We Reach for Food Instead of Comfort
Have you ever wandered into the kitchen, opened the fridge, and found yourself staring inside—even though you weren’t hungry?
It’s not just you.
Many of us grew up in homes where food was used to soothe, celebrate, or simply occupy us. We were handed a cookie when we were sad, offered ice cream as a reward, or given snacks to keep us quiet. Over time, we started reaching for food in moments of emotional discomfort, not physical hunger.
That pattern doesn’t always fade with age. In fact, it often becomes a deeply rooted habit that we no longer recognize.
💭 The truth? That habit may have served us once, but it may no longer be helping us heal.
In my own recovery journey from food addiction, I had to unlearn this automatic response. I had to ask:
• Am I really hungry?
• Or am I just lonely, tired, bored, or stressed?
This kind of honesty opens the door to lasting transformation.
📖 “Everything is permissible for me—but not everything is beneficial.” — 1 Corinthians 6:12
Want freedom from food-based comfort? It starts with recognizing what you’re truly craving—and creating new ways to meet that need.
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