Anybody who has small kids is probably just about immune to all embarrassing moments that come. For a child, nothing is taboo. They talk very openly—and loudly!—about the more private things in life, like using the toilet. They leave snotty messes on your shoulder, and they blurt out awkward observations at the wrong time.
Unlike children, adults have a knack for hiding things that might make us look weird, incompetent, or weak. We know how to put our best foot forward and at least appear to have it all together.
Think back to the times when you have eaten the worst. Was it at a social gathering with a room full of people? Most likely not. More likely, it was at home when no one else was around. If I’m eating badly, I usually don’t want anyone to see me!
Hiding eating is one of the areas of danger for living healthy. If we are hiding when we eat, then mostly likely we are eating for reasons other than energy, hunger, or even pure enjoyment. Hiding food is not enjoyable. It’s usually guilt-ridden and depressing. I speak, of course, from my own experience!
If secret eating is an area of temptation for you, I strongly advise getting an accountability buddy. If you really truly want that ice cream or those chips, eat it in the presence of your buddy. It will make it more enjoyable. And it will hinder the endless gorging.
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