Identify your triggers.
When you feel overwhelmed, turning to high calorie foods and drinks for comfort will only add to your stress. Learning your motives is key to controlling those cravings. When you can identify mood triggers you can easily adjust your eating patterns to more positive outcomes.
Keep a food and mood diary.
Journaling is a great habit to start. Write down how much, when, and how you feel before and after eating and drinking. Keeping a diary will help keep track of your food and mood, understand your triggers and help you create a successful plan to know what to avoid. Remember, failing to plan is planning to fail.
Include exercise as a lifestyle.
The saying holds true, working out is a great way to relieve stress. Not only will you burn calories, exercising will help manage your stress. Find a certified personal trainer to lead you through a workout, join a kickboxing class or if you need a more peaceful activity Yoga is perfect. Working out does wonders for your mood, increases your energy levels and gets your body toned. So, let’s put down the doughnuts, and pick up the dumbbells for a happier and healthier you.
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Are You An Emotional Eater? was originally published on blackdoctor.org
