Emotional Eating

[Weygirl]

Grrrrr - why is it when I get upset the first thing I want to do is eat!! Really need to get control of it - on a positive I have not eaten yet so will learn another way to cope which will then not leave me feeling guilty! Fingers crossed the feeling will not last too long xx

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

A lot of us react in the same way, Weygirl and it's all about learning new coping mechanisms. The fact that you've come here to offload, is a huge step forward and much more beneficial than eating

Any delay tactic that you can use, to get you past that first impulse, is good. You could try going for a walk/run/dance, especially if it takes you away from food sources. If you leave the house, don't take money with you, so you won't be tempted to buy a bar, or 6 of chocolate

You can do this and hopefully, we can help

[Weygirl in reply to moreless]

Thank you for reply - I did go out away from temptation. I think this forum really helps me as when I have I a moment I can write a post about it, which is a great distraction from my normal routine of getting something to eat xx

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to Weygirl]

Well done you! What a star!

You write as many posts as you need to and we'll be here to talk you through it

[Weygirl in reply to moreless]

Thanks will do x

[Tiggerr in reply to Weygirl]

Reading, posting and replying has helped me stay focused and I hope it can do as much for you.

[Weygirl in reply to Tiggerr]

Me too - thanks

[IndigoBlue61]

Well done on avoiding the emotional eating ☺ come on here anytime ☺

[Weygirl in reply to IndigoBlue61]

Love it as feel like I have the support that I never had before - thank you