I took the quiz, and am a "part-time emotional eater". This sentence describes me well: "You’re on the right track, but you occasionally turn to your stash of Hershey’s Kisses for a little pick-me-up. "
It is important to realize what/when I'm eating, because as I've gotten older, I have realized that I eat when I'm not hungry...my mouth and brain are craving the taste of food, but my stomach isn't really hungry.
What has helped me:
1) If my mouth/brain are telling me to eat, I have a drink of ice water first. I can tell if my stomach is truly empty and needs food/fuel vs. if I'm just wanting the taste of food. If the water isn't enough, I reach for some gum, brush my teeth or go for a quick walk, or email a friend.
2) Exercise has helped tremendously! On the days when I can exercise in the morning, I feel refreshed, motivated and able to control my eating and hunger. The effect actually lasts for a day or two!
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I took the quiz, and am a "part-time emotional eater". This sentence describes me well: "You’re on the right track, but you occasionally turn to your stash of Hershey’s Kisses for a little pick-me-up. "
It is important to realize what/when I'm eating, because as I've gotten older, I have realized that I eat when I'm not hungry...my mouth and brain are craving the taste of food, but my stomach isn't really hungry.
What has helped me:
1) If my mouth/brain are telling me to eat, I have a drink of ice water first. I can tell if my stomach is truly empty and needs food/fuel vs. if I'm just wanting the taste of food. If the water isn't enough, I reach for some gum, brush my teeth or go for a quick walk, or email a friend.
2) Exercise has helped tremendously! On the days when I can exercise in the morning, I feel refreshed, motivated and able to control my eating and hunger. The effect actually lasts for a day or two!
January 22, 2009 - 3:09pmThis Comment
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