Emotional Eating
Emotional eating occurs when we eat instead of addressing our feelings, and while it can happen even when we’re happy, it typically encourages negative emotions. For example we tend to choose unhealthy foods, causing guilt or shame. This only gets worse if we choose to eat as a way to numb the pain of sadness, anxiety or emotional confusion. Feelings are natural, and if you’re feeling sad then take time to be sad and think about what’s causing that emotion, instead ignoring the feeling with food. Emotional eating may relieve the pain, but it’s only temporary. Do you eat emotionally? The first step in moving past emotional eating is to first accept what you’re doing and take responsibility. The following checklist will help you determine if you’re eating emotionally: Do you eat more when you’re stressed? Do you eat when you’re not hungry or if you are full? Do you eat to feel better? Do you reward yourself with food? Do you regularly eat until you're stuffe...