Why Did I Just Eat That?: How to Let Go of Emotional Eating and Heal Your Relationship with Food

Lisa D. Ellis, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Eating Disorders Specialist, and food therapist, offers nutritional and therapeutic guidance for developing a positive relationship with food and body image. The book explains how emotions, habits, and physical satisfaction connect to eating patterns, and promotes an all-foods-fit model and mindfulness practices. Ellis begins by addressing shame and blame around food, tracing how early human survival strategies shape modern eating behaviors. A self-administered quiz helps readers identify their specific eating patterns. The book then presents case studies and solutions, followed by practical healing steps customized to different types of eaters. Through science-backed guidance, exercises, and activities, the book aims to help readers move beyond perfectionism and define their relationship with food on their own terms, supporting deeper self-discovery and a healthier approach to eating.