Emotional Eating

Many of us learn that food can bring comfort, at least in the short-term. As a result, we often turn to food to heal emotional problems. Eating becomes a habit preventing us from learning skills that can effectively resolve our emotional distress.

Experts estimate that 75% of overeating is caused by emotions.

Boredom, loneliness, anxiety, frustration, stress, problems with  relationships and poor self-esteem can result in overeating and unwanted weight gain.


By trying to figure out why we're eating, we can substitute more appropriate techniques to manage our emotional problems without resorting to food.

To identify what triggers emotional eating in you, keep a food diary that records what and when you eat as well as what  thoughts, or emotions you identify as you eat. Awareness is the first step.

To your health

Joyce Hearn