Remember when you were a kid and you had a bad day or you got into a fight with your BFF and mom would break out the cookies and milk, then suddenly you forgot about your troubles? Or what about when you and your boyfriend broke up and your BFF brought you a tub of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream? Even one of the funniest Super Bowl commercials make a play on emotional eating – if you’re cranky – grab a snickers!
Emotional eating – whether it is caused from being sad,
stressed or just from having a bad day – can be a hard cycle to break. Life happens and when the going gets rough,
don’t reach for the snickers instead try to:
- Take a deep breath. Things may be bad today, but tomorrow is a new day.
- Take a walk. Exercise is the best medicine to stress and emotions – because it releases the same “feel good” chemicals in the brain as chocolate.
- Have a good cry. Let’s face it; sometimes it is just worth crying it out.
- Call a friend. Just like the song, “That’s what friends are for…” Sometimes talking to a friend is just what we needed to get it off our chest and often times help us see the other side.
- Think positive thoughts. This is so hard to do (trust me - I know!), but your attitude towards life can turn a bad moment into a funny moment or a learning experience.
- Hug someone. Hugs are a great medicine and one that is easy to take and receive. J
Dealing with our emotions rather than covering them up is
really the best thing you can do for you. Figure out what the root of the problem is,
take time to deal with it and move on.
Then enjoy that piece of chocolate when you want it versus when you
think you need it.
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