Triggers...
PennyBrew
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Hi everybody.
I've been looking into the effect emotional eating has on me lately and I've been trying to pay attention to specific triggers, like being around certain family members or knowing that I have a big project coming up. I was wondering if anybody has any techniques they use to deal with emotional eating before, during or after coming into contact with their triggers?
I've been looking into the effect emotional eating has on me lately and I've been trying to pay attention to specific triggers, like being around certain family members or knowing that I have a big project coming up. I was wondering if anybody has any techniques they use to deal with emotional eating before, during or after coming into contact with their triggers?
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I'm working on this too.0
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I also am working on this and would like to see responses.0
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To relax, I meditate- breathe and also get daily exercise instead of eat1
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lenoresaari wrote: »To relax, I meditate- breathe and also get daily exercise instead of eat
What kind of meditation do you do? I always have a hard time sitting still for longer than five minutes.0 -
my biggest trigger is stress. often work related. or finances. sometimes when im feeling the urge to pig out, i will go into my freezer and eat a handful of frozen blueberries, one by one. they are sour/sweet and really freaking cold, so it kind of slows my pace down and i'm able to think about what i'm about to unleash and stop it, while still having a treat. other times i'll do something ridiculous like hold a handstand against the wall for 60 seconds. or do 5 pushups. or go look in the mirror and ask myself - do i really want to pig out right now or am i just really stressed out looking to get out my anxiety? (sorry if that's tmi)6
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When I lived in the ghetto, I once hired a personal trainer who was a big burly tough looking man. When I felt like pigging out, I would text him and he'd send back hilarious (and completely non-pc) responses as to why i shouldn't. They helped because they made me laugh at a pretty absurd situation and at myself. But laughing helps to relieve the anxiety or that weird panic too.6
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my biggest trigger is stress. often work related. or finances. sometimes when im feeling the urge to pig out, i will go into my freezer and eat a handful of frozen blueberries, one by one. they are sour/sweet and really freaking cold, so it kind of slows my pace down and i'm able to think about what i'm about to unleash and stop it, while still having a treat. other times i'll do something ridiculous like hold a handstand against the wall for 60 seconds. or do 5 pushups. or go look in the mirror and ask myself - do i really want to pig out right now or am i just really stressed out looking to get out my anxiety? (sorry if that's tmi)
I like the idea of eating something healthy slowly. Usually when I get anxious/stressed I feel either like my brain won't slow down and I eat to slow down but I eat too quickly.2 -
I like the idea of eating something healthy slowly. Usually when I get anxious/stressed I feel either like my brain won't slow down and I eat to slow down but I eat too quickly. [/quote]
yeah eating something really cold that gives you brain freeze kind of helps
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Lol that probably wouldn't work to well for me, I'm allergic to cold, but I may try drinking tea.1
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Great thread. I also need help with this. Work stress and money majorly triggers me to binge.1
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lenoresaari wrote: »To relax, I meditate- breathe and also get daily exercise instead of eat
What kind of meditation do you do? I always have a hard time sitting still for longer than five minutes.lenoresaari wrote: »To relax, I meditate- breathe and also get daily exercise instead of eat
What kind of meditation do you do? I always have a hard time sitting still for longer than five minutes.
I use youtube guided meditation videos1 -
I really like the idea of having someone hold you accountable or text you something funny (Soy_K) - that would really help me out. Knowing that you can text someone anytime, especially when you're about to eat but want someone to help you. (lenoresaari) good idea about the youtube videos. I have found many easy workouts that were so fun I didn't even realize I was working out. The time seemed to go by very fast too. Also, I've read that brushing your teeth helps because once you brush your teeth, lots of foods taste funny or unappealing. Definitely, running around the house, bouncing a ball or running up the stairs once or twice (or more) can be a quick way to boost your energy, making you not want to eat as much. I love bouncing a raquetball against a hard door. I've done this for a half hour, just for a fun workout.4
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My daughter is back from University and she is trying to workout and get healthy so I was thinking last night that I need to be an example. How can I tell her to be healthy if I'm not?1
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I need a texting buddy! What a great idea! Now I'm going to search for that perfect person who will respond and help me get past those binge moments. Thanks for this post!2
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Oh wow, I like that idea! I wonder if we could set something like that up? A text support group, I like it!1
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I like the texting buddy idea as well and I'm going to have to start looking up some of the guided meditations on YouTube. Heck if those don't work maybe I'll see of my boss can do acupuncture for anxiety. Sure I have a needle phobia but I doubt I'll want to eat when needles are in my neck.0 -
I've wondered if acupuncture would work for me. I get a acupressure massage from time to time, as a reward, and those help.
Has anyone here ever had acupuncture and could share your experience?0 -
The only time I've ever had it was for a stiff neck. I work at a chiropractor, I'll ask him what results he has had using acupuncture tomorrow.0
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I'm about to see a new therapist and nutritionist. Anxiety/bingeing etc... I'll report back all of the suggestions!1
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Wow great thread! Looking forward to hearing about your therapist meeting Mersie.0
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I hired a physical trainer this week. I know this will be good for me. I need accountability to make myself get out of the house and it will get me more active. My first session is Wednesday. I'm nervous.2
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Congrats on the new trainer Nitallica! I haven't ever worked out with a trainer but I know quite a few. They can make a huge difference when it comes to motivation.2
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I had a friend that was a trainer. She helped me a lot and told me to text her at any time. I wish I hadn't lost contact with her. She was very encouraging.2
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Mine is definitely stress. I work at Starbucks and it's one of the busiest stores in the Southeast. It's really difficult not to go on a ten and grab a cheese danish or some other unhealthy pastry. I've been a lot more cautious about it lately and have started taking my own meals so I don't feel as tempted. At least I've conquered adding sugar to my iced coffees and teas. One step at a time.
I love the idea of a texting buddy though. I really think something like that could be good for me!2 -
Mine is definitely stress. I work at Starbucks and it's one of the busiest stores in the Southeast. It's really difficult not to go on a ten and grab a cheese danish or some other unhealthy pastry. I've been a lot more cautious about it lately and have started taking my own meals so I don't feel as tempted. At least I've conquered adding sugar to my iced coffees and teas. One step at a time.
I love the idea of a texting buddy though. I really think something like that could be good for me!
That would be very hard for me. Especially in the winter. I think that every time I walk past a Subway at Wal Mart. The smell of it gets to me. Although, it's not terribly unhealthy. The breads not the best for you. And, I don't know if I can do a salad at Subway... Haha0 -
Oddly enough, tons of stress at work and I'm having to force myself to eat. Better than overeating, I suppose. But, when nothing sounds good, it's hard to eat.0
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I am underweight, but still suffer from serious food cravings. Triggers for me are not eating enough the day before, then feeling ravenous after my morning weight-lifting. Also whenever I see people eat foods that are delicious but super unhealthy, I get bad anxiety and feelings of wanting to gorge myself. Also I have trigger foods, such as granola. I cannot keep granola in the house because otherwise I'd eat it all in one sitting. What helps me is finding healthy alternatives to whatever I'm craving.1
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jalynwatson21 wrote: »I am underweight, but still suffer from serious food cravings. Triggers for me are not eating enough the day before, then feeling ravenous after my morning weight-lifting. Also whenever I see people eat foods that are delicious but super unhealthy, I get bad anxiety and feelings of wanting to gorge myself. Also I have trigger foods, such as granola. I cannot keep granola in the house because otherwise I'd eat it all in one sitting. What helps me is finding healthy alternatives to whatever I'm craving.
I completely understand what you mean by trigger foods. There are a couple of "healthy" brands of chips that I will sit down and eat the entire bag if it's in the house. Sometimes I have to remind myself that just because a food is healthier doesn't mean I can eat unlimited quantities of it.1 -
Wine. Late night tv and solitude. So currently I'm just trying not to drink while watching my shows. Just lots of water. It's helping. Unless I'm sad/mad about something. So there's that trigger too.1
