food is my comfort

arochelle1
arochelle1 Posts: 2
in Motivation and Support
when i get really emotional, and get really stressed. i eat....i think that's why i eat so much. when i get really stressed, or when i fight with an ex, and get hurt, i eat.

how do i stop eating all the time when that's what i turn to for comfort?

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  • RebelliousRibbons
    RebelliousRibbons Posts: 391 Member
    Turn to exercise instead! It's totally worked for me. :)
  • SweGuy
    SweGuy Posts: 78
    You simply cut out the stressful moments of your life.. If there is no stress, you odn`t overeat.
  • sassyN1989
    sassyN1989 Posts: 424
    I feel for you I have the same problem it is such an easy comfort. Good Luck.
  • Enigmatica
    Enigmatica Posts: 879 Member
    Knowing it is the first step. Stress eating can be a tough habit to break, no doubt about it. I learned to substitute other behaviors for the eating though, and that's worked quite well. Now when I'm stressed I want to exercise!!

    Try different things to see what works for you. Talk to friends. Write. Dive into a hobby. Go for a long brisk walk or jog. Get some "worry beads" and wear them out :) Just find an alternative to self-soothing with calories.

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