What can I do when stressed instead of eat. Help!!!

susiesmileygirl
susiesmileygirl Posts: 10 Member
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Hi I am new to myfitness pal and have been logging in for almost 1 week now. What I have noticed is I use food to relieve stress. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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  • beckajw
    beckajw Posts: 1,728 Member
    Read a book, take a walk, take a bath, try aroma therapy. Most of these things can be combined.
  • jonesin_am
    jonesin_am Posts: 404 Member
    Exercise!!! Exercise reduces stress, gets the endorphins flowing, AND gives you more energy! For me, my stress reducing exercise of choice is running. The more stressed or irritated I am the faster I run!
  • Ilovenikes23
    Ilovenikes23 Posts: 1
    Direct your energy somewhere else.
  • mari121076
    mari121076 Posts: 2 Member
    eat but chose things with low calories....stay in your range eat protein veggies :) i know easy to say i hate veggies so i look for different things
  • pgmeyers
    pgmeyers Posts: 1
    Evaluate what good foods (nuts are good as they satiate your appetite) can help curb some of the craving and have them handy.

    On another note, if you are craving a particular food, tell yourself that you'll make it through today and if you are stressed again tomorrow, you'll let yourself have it then. NOTE: Don't have it the next day, just keep telling yourself that.

    Most people are stressed at work and can't get some exercise in real quick although you could take a little walk, maybe even walk up a few flights of steps.
  • susiesmileygirl
    susiesmileygirl Posts: 10 Member
    Thanks for.all the suggestions. A few ideas I never thought about.

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