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Emotional Overeater

Ashykins
Ashykins Posts: 233
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Anybody an emotional eater that has overcame it? I've had a really rough week so far, and one more bad thing happened and I snapped and ran right into the kitchen and consumed 700 or so calories. Anyone have any tips to share to help the process of overcoming?

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  • slyskitz
    slyskitz Posts: 9 Member
    i definitely havent OVERCOME it but sometimes i can set mini goals to make myself feel better.

    like if i've had a terrible day at work - it is so tempting to go through the drive thru and get something horrible! if i can just make myself drive past the fast food place, without stopping, that is a tiny goal that i was able to meet! then you can congratulate yourself for being strong! and that is always an ego boost :smile:

    probably by the time you get home you will have forgotten about the craving too!
  • megankayden
    megankayden Posts: 37 Member
    bump
  • phlumpet
    phlumpet Posts: 106 Member
    Have you tried hitting the gym, or better yet, taking a bike ride or a run outside listening to some good music? It really winds you down and gives you some peace in a way all that food can't. I'm an emotional eater too. Sometimes this is not always doable, I know. But next time, instead of running to the kitchen, try running outside! I used to hate it but now I love it. It's so cathartic.
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