Bad day at work....
coderlaury
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Bad day at work....Went for the chips...ugh! Need to learn to do something "constructive" when faced with hurtful-angry situations.
At least I recognized it, and tried to stop it before devouring the entire bag.
How is someone to break the "emotional" eating pattern?
At least I recognized it, and tried to stop it before devouring the entire bag.
How is someone to break the "emotional" eating pattern?
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I pray! It works! Gum helps too!0
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There's a number of different strategies. Here are a few:
1. Use the "yes, but first I will..." approach. This means that when you have an impulse for (chips), you tell yourself "yes, I will have those chips. But first I will ... check my email" This way you agree to your craving, but you put a small task in between eating it. Sometimes you will find that you don't crave that food any more. Either way, this helps put you back in control.
2. Figure out what time of day you have those cravings, and just plan ahead for it so it fits in your calorie budget. Skip breakfast or eat a lighter lunch if you like to eat more food in the evening- just an example
3. Keep lower calorie convenience foods on hand for you to grab as an alternative
4. Get yourself in a different routine so it's harder to just flow with bad habits.0 -
Keeping busy is the best medicine for me, but it's not always possible to avoid situations where you can eat. That's where will power comes in, and I k now thay doesnt always work, but gotta keep trying!0
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Eat a couple then move on. I try not to deprive myself of any foods. I notice my craving are changing since adjusting my eating habits. seems to all work out.0
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Do something active - run up and down a couple of flights of stairs or take a couple of brisk laps of your building or block. This helps vent frustration, uses up some of the adrenaline that we release when stressed, and gives you some space to calm down and get stuff into perspective. Good luck :-)0
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Thanks every one! I will try to incorporate these suggestions.0
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I pray! It works! Gum helps too!
I'm sure that praying would be the BEST for me. You can never pray too much. Thanks for the reminder.0 -
Keeping busy is the best medicine for me, but it's not always possible to avoid situations where you can eat. That's where will power comes in, and I k now thay doesnt always work, but gotta keep trying!
Yes, you are right...I've got to keep trying and not give up- or "give in"...Thanks0 -
Do something active - run up and down a couple of flights of stairs or take a couple of brisk laps of your building or block. This helps vent frustration, uses up some of the adrenaline that we release when stressed, and gives you some space to calm down and get stuff into perspective. Good luck :-)
I am going to buy some tennis shoes that I can keep in my desk at work, just so I can take a walk around the office. Thanks!0 -
What I think is awesome is that you came asking for suggestions of things you could try. You not only helped yourself, but might have helped someone else with the same problem without knowing it.
And the folks who responded gave some great suggestions... I'm taking some mental notes of strategies I want to try the next time I stress-eat.0 -
Eat a couple then move on. I try not to deprive myself of any foods. I notice my craving are changing since adjusting my eating habits. seems to all work out.
You're right...these foods will be in my life forever...just a couple is better than an entire bag. The sad thing about the whole situation, was that I had a bag of carrots on my desk....Well, that is the past...I will look at the present and try to prepare for the future. Thank you for thoughts and taking the time to write.0 -
What I think is awesome is that you came asking for suggestions of things you could try. You not only helped yourself, but might have helped someone else with the same problem without knowing it.
And the folks who responded gave some great suggestions... I'm taking some mental notes of strategies I want to try the next time I stress-eat.
Thank you, you made me feel better...and not such of failure.0 -
Start emotional exercising.
If you have a **** day at work, go for a run and see how much better than makes you feel as opposed to eating. Not only do you feel great for the endorphins released but it gives you time to think and evaluate.0 -
Do something active - run up and down a couple of flights of stairs or take a couple of brisk laps of your building or block. This helps vent frustration, uses up some of the adrenaline that we release when stressed, and gives you some space to calm down and get stuff into perspective. Good luck :-)
This. If I can get away for a bit it really helps. By time I've walked the stairs to the top floor I usually feel a lot better. Plus there's a great view up there and no offices so I like to stay and hang out for a few minutes.
Or I just go hide in a bathroom that almost no one else uses.0 -
Drink water or run the stairs.0
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Drink water or run the stairs.
Thank you! I wish we had stairs at work...I work in a single story building...but I have be trying to walk a little bit more often. I don't have a problem getting my water in...I always have a bottle of water, or crystal light with me. I also drink diet soda...which I'm trying to cut back on.
Thanks for your reply!0 -
Start emotional exercising.
If you have a **** day at work, go for a run and see how much better than makes you feel as opposed to eating. Not only do you feel great for the endorphins released but it gives you time to think and evaluate.
Thank you! I think you're right!0
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