Emotional Eating

[Ecoleman24]

Emotional eating is more common than one would think. We have all seen things advertised as "comfort foods." This sort of eating tends to get worse this time of year as stress tends to double and time is short and schedules are hectic.

I tend to find myself gravitating towards foods high in carbs when I am stressed out. Does anyone else have this issue?

[elijah47]

Hi

If you eat in response to your feelings, especially when you are not hungry, you are an emotional eater. Emotional eating means your emotions -- not your body -- dictate when and/or how much you eat.

Thanks
Have a nice time ahead.

[kinnest]

Emotional eating is eating for reasons other than hunger," says Jane Jakubczak, a registered dietitian at the University of Maryland. "Instead of the physical symptom of hunger initiating the eating, an emotion triggers the eating.

[zubayrcorleone]

Emotional Eating is a relatively common problem for both men and women. If you eat in response to your feelings, especially when you're not hungry, you eat emotionally. Emotional eating means emotions - not your body - while dictating, and / or how much you eat.