Stress and Eating

PrincessBanana89
PrincessBanana89 Posts: 24 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
It's been a stressful day at work so I'm already craving something other than the properly portioned meal I packed from home. I recognize that it is my stress that is making me crave and not actual hunger, otherwise I would be content with what I brought. I just need to stay the course and eat what I planned..but wow is it difficult!! Anyone else having a stressful day?

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  • ShrinkingScientist
    ShrinkingScientist Posts: 68 Member
    Yes. I actually pulled up the cafeteria menu with the calorie counts and was like, nevermind! I'll just stick with my lunch.
  • CassidyScaglione
    CassidyScaglione Posts: 673 Member
    Stress usually doesn't make me eat, it just makes me b**chy. Lol.
  • PrincessBanana89
    PrincessBanana89 Posts: 24 Member
    We have a restaurant on the first floor of my office building and it has the most amazing, greasy, salty, savory meals you can imagine..I went there for 5 months and gained 20lbs...so needless to say I avoid it like the plague now
  • 303lissy
    303lissy Posts: 427 Member
    Not today (yet) but yes in general! My work keeps bags of chips and salty goodies well stocked for us (my downfall), and anytime I'm getting overwhelmed, all I think of is "man I want pretzels/doritos/fritos/etc." Then I ask myself, will the snack make the file I'm working with less annoying or the person I'm dealing with less frustrating? The answer is, of course, no, but I still want it! I've taken to leaving a clear cup full of raw almonds in front of my computer, and when I get the urge I eat one or two (assuming I'm not actually hungry). The crunch is helpful and keeps me from getting hangry.
  • DWBalboa
    DWBalboa Posts: 37,259 Member
    You have to have a release from the stress. Take stress breaks throughout the day, a walk, some stretches at your desk, take a little zen time. Have a stress ball or even a little can of play doh, you can make things with the play doh then smash it. Makes you feel good.
    Hope that helps.
  • PrincessBanana89
    PrincessBanana89 Posts: 24 Member
    That's a good idea 303lissy, I usually keep a 33.8 oz bottle of water handy at all times. I like to try and drink the stress away ;)
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