JUST FOR TODAY: If you have any intense emotions, pause to identify the exact feeling. Next, identify why you are feeling this way. Finally, identify what you really need (instead of food) for resolution.
Are you like 25 million Americans, who eat "comfort foods" as a means to cope with overwhelming emotions? This response may seem so habitual that you're not sure if you can change it. Here's how you can begin to overcome emotional eating. The next time that you find yourself reaching for your favorite comfort food, pause and check in with your feelings. Use this format:
I feel (identify the feeling) because (identify the situation and thoughts that are behind this feeling) and I need (identify a non-food step to help you find resolution).
For example: "I feel frustrated because my co-worker just took credit for work that I did, and I need to address this with my co-worker and my boss."
Emotional eating does not have to be your habitual reaction to challenging situations. You can create a new way of coping with and resolving your challenges today. Make this a part of your weight loss or recovery plan.
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