How to stop compulsive binge eating and emotional eating?
(Emotional Eating)
Have you ever felt so lonely that it made you want to grab that tub of ice cream in the fridge and eat it while the tears flowed?
Yes, we all like to eat regardless of the circumstances. Food is a basic necessity of life. Even if we are not very emotional, we eat because it is a way of life.
Everyone knows that we eat to get nutrition and stay healthy. But eating too much can cause excess body weight, which can lead to unhealthy health. Being overweight can be stressful. I know, I've been there. I used to be slim but as I get older my metabolism slows down so I put on extra pounds. But I was able to overcome it. I was inspired to write this article by one of my online friends. She broke up with her boyfriend and was able to move on, but now she's emotional again. Oh well...
We all have great days and terrible days. I don't know the reason, but food can help us. But it is still true that if you eat, you will gain extra weight, which is not easy to lose.
Try asking yourself these questions:
- Do you feel stressed at work?
Have you been bothered by any unresolved family or personal matters?
If you answered "yes" to any of the above questions, chances are you're an emotional eater. Judge for yourself - do you eat even when you're not hungry? I was an emotional eater. During those times when anxiety strikes, I turn to my "comfort foods" like ice cream, chocolate, cakes, donuts, and other sweet treats. Until I realized that I had gained too much weight and that my clothes no longer fit. It's not just about staying fit and maintaining the figure I want. It's all about staying healthy. So let me share how I overcame being an emotional eater:
Adoption
I've accepted the fact that I eat a lot whenever I'm stressed or emotional. "I'm hungry?" That's something you should ask yourself before reaching for that tub of ice cream or biting into that big chocolate bar. Then think about it and ask yourself, "Am I hungry?" before meals.
Exercises
This is one habit I developed and was so proud of when I first avoided compulsive eating. Instead, I changed and put on my running shoes. I ran and circled. It was like I moved in, but I'd been living in the same neighborhood for over 5 years. After a healthy sweat, I went home, took a quick shower, ate breakfast (healthy without the burger and donuts), and felt happy. And yes, I didn't overeat.
Distract
What if you feel nervous, excited, or hot-tempered? What I do is I write it down on paper or in a journal (yeah, I still journal.) Or you can listen to good music or watch a good show – avoid reaching for the popcorn. Or if it is possible and safe for you, you can go for a walk. walk and breathe. Do something that can focus your attention on something other than eating—except when you're REALLY hungry, of course.
Indulge
I have never refrained from ice cream, doughnuts, cakes, chocolates, and other sweet things that I like. Overcoming compulsive eating doesn't mean you have to give up the things you love (at least that's what it does). What I do is rarely eat it and eat it to reward myself. Like when I was able to finish all my DIY wedding invitations, I felt happy and thought I deserved a reward.
Yes, I still had ice cream, but I didn't use the whole tub. I had three scoops because I deserved it. And that was it. Overcoming emotional overeating is not an easy task. I share my experience. It would be best to talk to an expert in this area.
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