Is Fat a feeling?

Often times we hear "I feel fat today." I (Millie) tend to find this comment interesting since the word "fat" is actually an adjective, rather than a human emotion. It would be similar to saying "I feel purple today" or "I feel smooth today". So what are people trying to express when they make the statement, "I feel fat"? Often when people are feeling stressed, out of control with their lives, depressed, insecure, to name just a few feelings, some people start to focus on themselves and their appearance. So instead of saying, "I'm feeling stressed out", they focus on their phyisical beings. Why? Sometimes its easier to focus on something concrete rather than something abstract and out of your control.

Do you find that you are making similar comments?
Here are some suggestions to help you "break the habit":
1. Take out the judgment. Focus on how your body actually feels. For example, "my jeans feel a little tighter", or "I feel physically uncomfortable". This approach takes the judgment out of "feel fat" and connects you to what your body is actually experiencing.
2. Check yourself. In other words, what are emotionally feeling right now? Since "fat" isn't an emotion, maybe its insecurity, worry, stress, or sadness. Try to focus more on labeling your emotions, rather than judging your body.