Suggestions to Curb appetite when stressed or upset

You can do what I do...clean. If I get mad I take my frustrations out on the house - which is great in more ways than one.

You could also resort to working out instead of eating. If you feel the urge to eat, slip on your shoes and go for a walk, pop in a dvd, jump on the treadmill - whatever it is that you do to workout. You'll feel so much better afterwards.

Two great appetite suppressants, EXERCISE, take it out on a treadmill to some loud music, or if it is comfort thing, switch to herbal tea. It suppresses appetite and comforts. If not a herbal tea, a weaker black tea with LF milk. Or in case of emerg get some sugar free hot chocolate. I don't love fake sugars but I alow for some when I need a treat. Or I make my own hot choc w coco and stevia(natural).
Sorry your feeling low. Last time I was there I blogged it out. It took a couple of blogs but I got it out of my head.
Best wishes,

The best way I take out my frustrations is I pop in my favorite Kickboxing DVD and have at it for a 36 minute Kickboxing Circuit training session. It works wonders for me!

Hi my name is Saunya and I'm an emotional eater, haha.
This is what I have learned to do when stressed or when I want to eat my emotions.
1. Find something else physical to do that doesn't involve chewing, and Stay away from my cupboards!
It could be going out for a walk, go and finding a friend to talk to about what's bugging me, going to the library.
2. Write about emotions if you have absolutely no one to talk to or you're afraid they would think you were a freak for feeling the way you do.
3. Pray - not only is it good for you but it calms you down, they have done brain studies on it and found that it reduces stress.
4. If you don't pray learn to meditate or you can use the two together. Meditation is also a natural way to decrease stress. - Meditation might not help the immediate mood of anger/stress but over the long term it will help you react less to stress, and learn to cope because the way your mind starts working is different.
5. Take a bath, the warm water &, horizontal position helps your parasympathetic nervous system and you relax and it combats all the stress chemicals released in your body.
6. Get mad! Go find a field, either drive there or walk there and let it all out, Stomp around, Holler, Tell the air and the birds why you're mad, get it all out. (If you can't find a field go to a graveyard and do it.) I know that might sound creepy, but if you're afraid of being seen people will just think you're grieving.
7. Realize that when you Eat your Stress or your Anger you are only Punishing yourself, You're not punishing the person that made you mad, or stressed.
8. Talk it out with someone, I think that sometimes we're really meant to talk out our problems instead of pushing them down. We're social creatures by nature and we're meant to have that support naturally.
9. Stomp. I stomp when I get mad, I stomp around my house or if something is pissing me off inside, I go outside for a walk and stomp, Tai - Chi recommends a form of stomp to break up negative chi (energy) so I figured it would work if I got mad and it does.
10. Realize that this to will soon pass. Is it really worth giving all your attention to? If not get it out and LET it GO!
11. Do something about it in a healthy way and do not let it control you.
12. Research stress busters. There's a ton of info out there on how to deal with stress naturally, and it will distract your mind from what's stressing you out.

Goodluck!

Good suggestions! I have a membership at one of those 24hr fitness places maybe i will just start heading there when I feel like eating.

DEFINITELY! If you can go workout, that is the best option, I think. Even if it is just a long walk. Like someone else mentioned about taking it out on the treadmill. Put on some of your favorite music and go for it.

1. Drink water (equivalent to a 1 pint bottle) before each meal.

2. Pray. I saw where someone else had posted this, but she is right- it has been proven to reduce stress.

3. Write it down. Get a pen and pad and just write- consistently, nonstop, and randomly. It helps.

4. Chew gum. No-sugar gum, to be exact.

5. Exercise. Stand in place and do squats. Feel free to transform in to Serena Williams and make ridiculous noises while you do it if that is what you need in order to relieve stress.

6. Are you married? If so, have sex- it works wonders.

7. Eat GRAPES and ALMONDS. I cup of red seedless grapes is only 100 calories and will calm that craving (even if only for a short period of time). Almonds (14 to be exact) can be filling, as well. They are higher in calories, but a good alternative if you don't want grapes.

Hope this helps!

Got a picture of the offending person or thing? Get a good strong box (shoe size), put in a few bouncy water balloons (not filled to popping level) to add weight, stuff with news paper and tape it shut good and tight. Tape the picture on the outside. Take it outside and drop kick it. Drop kick it until it falls apart. Kick it around in the garage, kick it around the track... get the idea? Better than putting holes in the walls or holes in your stomach from ulcers. By the time you are done killing that box its dinner time.

Oh, don't do this one at work. They will call the nice guys in the white coats to come give you one of the huggie jackets of your own.