Weight Loss and Protein/Emotions

I am trying to eat more protein in an effort:

- to lose weight
- to eat fewer carbohydrates
- to feel fuller, longer
- to feel less sluggish after a meal

I find that when I do eat more protein I just feel better. When I feel better, I tend to make better food choices (to lose weight) and am more active (again promotes weight loss). All around, eating more protein is better for me so why am I just conscious about it now?

This is what I think. I have always focused on carbohydrates because they make me feel emotionally better. I don't reach for carrots and cheese when I am stressed. I want chips and cookies. It is no wonder that I am constantly trying to lose weight. My emotions yo-yo, why not my weight loss efforts?

So, that begs a question. I have been conscious of the need to lose weight all of my life. This has really not done much for my weight loss efforts. What if I instead focus on my emotional health and think carefully about what I am feeling. Maybe if I focus on the emotions, I will stop going to food.

Hmmm...