Emotional Eating

crazydogladyjess

I know it is a common problem for a lot of us. I've had a rough week, and find that whenever I get tired/sick/sad etc, I just end up munching on snacks non-stop, or eating pizza etc.

Anyone have some good tips to stop this behaviour in its tracks?

kshama2001

I've learned to recognize sabotaging thoughts for what they are and self-soothe with exercise now.

socioseguro

Hi:
I am an emotional eater as well. My medical insurance allowed me to have access to a Therapist. It was very helpful.
In my case, what it helps is identify when I feel the urge to eat, write my state of mind
Am I bored/depressed/stressed/other ?.
Once identified. I have two ways to go:
If bored, I try to keep myself occupied and drink some liquid ( I prefer one cup of tea)
If depressed/stressed I try some physical activity (walking for 5 minutes). Drink tea afterwards.
I do not keep the trigger food in my house or at the office. I prepare my own lunch and snacks in advance. I pre log
Good luck in your healthy journey

pomegranatecloud

Recognize that you're not hungry and find another outlet for your emotions (exercise, meditate, etc.).

Nedorostok

socioseguro wrote: »

Hi:
I am an emotional eater as well. My medical insurance allowed me to have access to a Therapist. It was very helpful.
In my case, what it helps is identify when I feel the urge to eat, write my state of mind
Am I bored/depressed/stressed/other ?.
Once identified. I have two ways to go:
If bored, I try to keep myself occupied and drink some liquid ( I prefer one cup of tea)
If depressed/stressed I try some physical activity (walking for 5 minutes). Drink tea afterwards.
I do not keep the trigger food in my house or at the office. I prepare my own lunch and snacks in advance. I pre log
Good luck in your healthy journey

Thank you for the info!! I need to start doing this

crazydogladyjess

iceflurry wrote: »

socioseguro wrote: »

Hi:
I am an emotional eater as well. My medical insurance allowed me to have access to a Therapist. It was very helpful.
In my case, what it helps is identify when I feel the urge to eat, write my state of mind
Am I bored/depressed/stressed/other ?.
Once identified. I have two ways to go:
If bored, I try to keep myself occupied and drink some liquid ( I prefer one cup of tea)
If depressed/stressed I try some physical activity (walking for 5 minutes). Drink tea afterwards.
I do not keep the trigger food in my house or at the office. I prepare my own lunch and snacks in advance. I pre log
Good luck in your healthy journey

Thank you for the info!! I need to start doing this

Agree - great tips. I think I'm going to make a sort of cheat sheet for my fridge, to remind myself to stop and think before I eat.