The first part of working with weight issues is to tap on our current feelings and behaviors. (I talked about that in another post and folks have given examples here.) The second part is what Linda and others have been talking about -- tapping on the past.

This is taken directly from Carol Look's protocol found on emofree. Dr. Carol Look's compulsive overeating and weight loss protocol (http://www.emofree.com/a/?2899/Addictions/compulsiveovereating.htm)

"THE PAST
In this part of the treatment, I address basic self-esteem issues and incidents. I ask the client to write down or name three of the worst incidents that have hurt their self-esteem and tap for them. Often these incidents revolve around shame of their body, or their early eating habits. I ask which is the loudest memory? The stickiest? The worst? I also ask them to picture the first time they discovered food as a pacifier and address the underlying feelings that were going on at the time.

I also ask them about their family's attitude around food, what the atmosphere was around the dinner table at home etc...This often brings up new material...which I help them tap for

"Even though I'm anxious when I sit down to eat.."
"Even though I associate food with fighting..."
"Even though I associate food with my mother's love..."
"Even though I feel unsafe without food..."
"Even though I eat to feel better...

I ask the client to remember the sharpest criticism they heard around their body image, peer problems etc...I have them tap for shame or whatever the strongest feelings are. This section can uncover upsetting times that may need more work. Go slowly and respectfully and you will make tremendous headway."