It’s not uncommon that a lot of us eat our stress away. Emotional eating means turning to food for comfort, not because you’re hungry. That bag of potato chips and those chocolate chip cookies may appeal when you feel bad. But the relief doesn’t last, and it can make you overeat and gain weight.
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Here are some ideas on how to curb emotional binge-eating, and nourish your body without giving up your favourite foods:
Tired, stressed or having a bad day? Identifying the triggers that make you reach for food when you are not hungry can help in mitigating them.
The holidays can stir up feelings that lie dormant the rest of the year, so take time to identify what you are feeling and have a safe place to express your emotions without fear of judgement.
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It’s also the time when you can get thrown off your normal habits. Figure out what is essential to you functioning at your best – be it exercise, meditation or jotting your thoughts down.
Moderation is also key. Work out which foods are your must-haves and savour them in reasonable portions. This makes it easier to pass off the treats you don’t “love”.
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Don’t label food “bad ” or “good”, instead, eat what you enjoy, but do so mindfully. Slow down, pay attention to taste, and your body’s hunger and satiety cues.
Adopt a “try your best” approach. If you break a “rule”, let it go and move on. But don’t give up. You can always start over.
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