Emotional Eating

crazydogladyjess
crazydogladyjess Posts: 128 Member
edited 1:49AM in Food and Nutrition
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?

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  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    I've learned to recognize sabotaging thoughts for what they are and self-soothe with exercise now.
  • socioseguro
    socioseguro Posts: 1,679 Member
    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
    pomegranatecloud Posts: 812 Member
    Recognize that you're not hungry and find another outlet for your emotions (exercise, meditate, etc.).
  • Nedorostok
    Nedorostok Posts: 19 Member
    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
    crazydogladyjess Posts: 128 Member
    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.
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