Need help....

TheOnyxStar
TheOnyxStar Posts: 19 Member
edited November 26 in Motivation and Support
I've been so stressed lately. My family life is draining me of any energy and my cravings are getting the best of me... It's hindering my progress and I'm feeling so discouraged. How do you handle stress/emotional eating?

I have yet to master it. I know that I'm not going to be perfect in resisting but I'd like to be better than I am now.

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    I have found having regularly scheduled, balanced and satisfying meals, an telling myself I'm no longer a person who eats all the time, and for any reason, helpful. And finding other ways of handling stress and emotions, of course. Kind but firm self-talk, exercise, fun and relaxation, it all helps.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,422 Member
    I agree with kommodevaran, and also start solving the family dynamics that are stressful. Do you want to share what's going on?

    :lol: I moved 3000 miles away from my mother and got a divorce. Not at the same time, but when something isn't workable something has to give, yeah?
  • FromJellyToRock
    FromJellyToRock Posts: 13 Member
    Hey :) I agree with the above. I think it's important to identify more specifically what is causing the stress (venting in a journal can help to identify more specifically what is bothering you when you're feeling generally overwhelmed). I tried to cope with stress for a long time before I realised I had to take action and makes changes. You'll be in a better headspace to care for yourself and your diet when your stress is reduced. But in the meantime I would suggest having healthy snacks, smoothies, nut bars, fruit etc in the fridge (and removing the unhealthy snack food), so if you do feel edgy and head to the fridge, at least you have a quick, healthy food option to grab and take the edge off the cravings :)
  • TheOnyxStar
    TheOnyxStar Posts: 19 Member
    cmriverside wrote: »
    I agree with kommodevaran, and also start solving the family dynamics that are stressful. Do you want to share what's going on?

    :lol: I moved 3000 miles away from my mother and got a divorce. Not at the same time, but when something isn't workable something has to give, yeah?

    I have a blog that I will be publishing in the coming weeks (the semester is almost over so I can focus that now). I'll be sharing what's happening in one my first posts. In short, the issues are out of my hands and I can't control the outcomes, which is very stressful for me.
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