Stress eating

[Emma-and]

I know it counts as binge eating but stress eating is something that can be triggered so easily how does ppl change that stress into a positive fitness way as it might be me but all u wanna do is pig out and just relax to de stress

[Pigivi]

Where do you live? Do you have a park or nice nature spot nearby? A walk in nature every day is relaxing and very nourishing. Or you could try meditation. Another great thing is laughter! Check if there is a "Laughter yoga" club in your area, they are usually free 😃

[Emma-and in reply to Pigivi]

Never heard of that but really sounds kwl well I have massively broke the diet and will make up for it but after days I have had its like the I don't care attitude but I really do lol x

[Pigivi]

Also think of this , when you 'pig out' to de stress what in reality you are doing is adding more stress, as after binging you will probably feel bad about it, and feeling bad only makes you more stressed... It's a vicious circle and just becoming aware of it can help. X

[Emma-and in reply to Pigivi]

Yes pigged out on a bag of biscuits but don't feel any better but will make up for it by having low cal salad at lunch it's just a week I would rather be over and done with x

[Hidden]

I didn't realise that I suffered from stress but thinking about it, I do and have done for many years. It got me thinking of how I deal with stress.

It's not for everyone and one must be a little careful, but, what I tend to do is, give someone a cuddle LOL

Healthy? Nope. Odd behaviour? Yes. Does it work? Yes.

Have a BIG CUDDLE from me and pass it on to someone today.

[Emma-and in reply to Hidden]

Cheers i get what u saying and I suggest same thing to ppl I will most prob have big cuddle with my youngest after picking her up x

[Dee65]

You def need to get outside and walk/jog in the air. Force yourself to smile and say hello to a few people. If someone smiles back it makes you feel good. If all else fails, B vitamins are good.

[Emma-and in reply to Dee65]

Wish I could I have to stay in though but having hugs like some1 said with my little girl might help x

[hydrogirl]

I have a colouring in book now for my stress, it calms me down

my husband has gotten into the habit or grabbing the book and pencils and leaving me to it for an hour or so

theres some really nice books for adults and it makes me concentrate and not eat lol I just wish I had it years ago!

walking is good also and exercise but I feel like I cant really exercise when im stressed/angry/depressed

[Emma-and in reply to hydrogirl]

Omg I am a complete diff I just ate bag of biscuits to relax and I could of done that it use to calm me when I was younger and when I got stressed when I was pregnant

[hydrogirl in reply to Emma-and]

I completely forgot about it too! I walked into a waterstones a few weeks ago to get a kids one for SIL (age 23) who had a long flight and thought hey that's a good idea for me for flights too and saw ones for calming down etc and it seems to be working so far

I have the enchanted forest one (not an official calm one but still adult and fun)

[Emma-and in reply to hydrogirl]

I have seen them around now I just feel stupid for eating the biscuits lol but exercise and healthy eating should help plus it looks like stayed the same this week but all these things can help me I'm only 2 weeks in and 1 week in with running so still learning and finding what works for me

[hydrogirl in reply to Emma-and]

don't begrudge the biscuits! I had a few binge days my first two weeks too! and I was very close to baking a cake last night just for me and eating a family bag of cheese and onion crisps! it was more luck that my SIL had a breakdown (whilst abroad) and forced me to spend the night talking to her and organising stuff for her

[Hidden]

I understand stress eating and drinking. I feel that I am damned that anything is taking my gain.

[Emma-and in reply to Hidden]

Yea I kinda think even if it ain't in when u go out its so easy to just get a bag of something x

[Hidden]

I have nothing the house like biscuits, crisps, sweets, cakes. If it is not here it can not be eaten

[Emma-and in reply to Hidden]

My prob is when I go out its so easy put it in the basket and snack on it on the way bk home