Emotional Eaters: Without out food how do you cope?

I walk to survive. I do a sort of walking meditation. I also take fish oil capsules. I used to eat sweets to cope with an abusive husband. That habit lingered far too long and is difficult to break.
I wish you the best.

Let those emotions RAGE let them go you just have to let go. I have discovered that is the BEST way you can always do things to distract you and that will work for a while but eventually you will find just letting go and letting it all out is best. If you want more support or just someone to talk to friend me!

if you go on a walk outside by yourself and listen to your head phones you dont know how much better it makes you feel!!

yoga.. seriously give it a try if you can.
also walking (as peaceful a place as possible).

sorry to hear you are having a hard time.

I walk to survive. I do a sort of walking meditation. I also take fish oil capsules. I used to eat sweets to cope with an abusive husband. That habit lingered far too long and is difficult to break.
I wish you the best.

Walking meditation. Wow, that really appeals to me. Do you listen to any music or anything? How long do the walks typically last for?

@enigrebua:

I basically adapted the technique from howtothinkthin.com. I walk for 40 minutes in the morning and I notice and appreciate all the things in the environment around me. I don't listen to music. I listen to the birds in the trees. I notice the changes in the leaves or the people in the park. I let negative thoughts go and think of things I'm grateful for. It is a constant practice to ward off depressive and negative thoughts.

I gained my weight after a few important people past away within months of each other. I trained my self to see food differently; it is no longer a reward or a companion. I started to analyse how food effected me, then found something to substitute it for.
For instance sugar, gave me access energy and tasted sweet, substituted it with coffee for energy and then stevia or splenda for the sweet taste just to get my body away from being so used to that sugar high. After sometime I was able to introduce even healthier option that would give me energy like oatmeal, nuts, and stuff like that that would give me energy that is sustained throughout the day and would not provide a drop in blood sugar afterwards. Then I learned how to combine foods to avoid that drop in blood sugar as well.

All these took about 1 year to learn, going back to the drawing board and stuff.
Now when I am upset I actually do research online or go to the library and read about what is bothering me. Incidences where others have suffered similarly and overcame, that helped. I was able to calm myself down before I started this journey, but counting my blessings. It helps me remember what I have to be thankful for and stop feeling sorry for myself. Also realizing that I am not the only person to suffer from several deaths in the family.

I truly hope this is able to help you

Former emotional eater here. This one is usually for being angry, mad, wanting to hit someone. I will stand in a squat and do punches (learned it from 30 day shred) but now I'm doing it with weights in my hands. It helps me take my mind off of food. Walking and running are 2 other things I do when I feel like eating.

Former emotional eater here. This one is usually for being angry, mad, wanting to hit someone. I will stand in a squat and do punches (learned it from 30 day shred) but now I'm doing it with weights in my hands. It helps me take my mind off of food. Walking and running are 2 other things I do when I feel like eating.

See. Punching helps.

It sounds like you have had a tough journey up to now. But don't worry; you are stronger than you think. It might sound a bit silly, but I find that meditation is a good way to get rid of some negative emotions. Only 30 minutes of meditation can do wonders for a troubled heart. Find a quiet place, sit down in a comfortable position, close your eyes and relax. Focus on your breathing and try to block out all negative thoughts. Good luck x0x

You go one morsel at a time and don't beat yourself up if you mess up. Moving forward is the only way to go - one step at a time. Soon, you've done a mile...gone a month...lost a pound...or found your way back. Keep going...good luck

If you have the time I would suggest that you think of volunteering helping others in some way. The main thing is not to dwell on these horrors in your life, It seems when one turns their attention on the problems of others whether it be at a soup kitchen, retirement home or veterans hospital, it keeps the dark thoughts away. I am sorry you have had these terrible events in your life. Good luck to you. You do have the power to overcome them.