Putting an End to Emotional Eating

Emotional eating is a type of eating that most if not all of us have done at one time or another. This is basically using food a way to deal with the emotional upheaval in our lives. For example, dealing with out of control stress or other negative type feelings. if not taken care of properly it can lead to weight gain and in some cases a habit that will be hard for a person to break. So, for those who want to know how to stop emotional eating, here are some tips that can help get you on the right track toward doing so.

Putting an End to Emotional Eating

Become Aware of the Triggers

Emotional eating can be one of the most mindless type eating we do. Sometimes we do this at a certain time of day, or when we feel like we just need a pick me up. Let’s face it one of the main things we associate with cheering ourselves up or rewarding ourselves with is food, especially junk food. Being aware of this is the first step toward dealing with the emotional eating problem, ask yourself do you really need that food item, and ask yourself if you are …