Emotional Eating

Remember, this too shall pass. A lot of us are emotional eaters. I've been thinking about this a lot.

We have the best of intentions: changing how we feel. And it works...in the short term, but in the long term the frustration, guilt, etc. makes us feel bad again.

If we plan ahead, have some ideas for non-food comfort, then when the urge to splurge (for boredom or stress), we can change the way we're feeling. Then take a moment to celebrate how we take care of ourselves without getting off plan.

1. Phone a friend
2. Look at pictures
3. Read something funny
4. Take a walk
5. Pet your pet
6. Take a hot bath
7. Sing or play music
8. Dance
9. Clean
10. Get massage, manicure, pedicure