2. You feel guilty after eating.
When most of us are stressed out, we turn to unhealthy foods, such as potato chips, donuts, chocolate, pizza and so on, but emotional eaters get a rush as they eat because they’re trying to satisfy an emotional hunger. You need food to fuel your body, so it shouldn’t be something you feel guilty about. But, when you’re eating to fill a void, you’re more likely to feel guilty afterward. Emotional eating often leads to overeating, making you feel even worse than before.
3. You have anxiety when you’re not eating.
If you’re not eating, but all you can think about is food and it’s causing you stress, then you might be an emotional eater. Before you reach for that extra slice of cake, stop and ask yourself, “Am I hungry right now? Why do I feel the urge to eat? What’s bothering me at this particular moment?” By taking a minute to think before you eat, the more likely you are to make smarter choices.
3 Signs You’re An Emotional Eater was originally published on blackdoctor.org
