[header] How to stop viewing eating as entertainment [title] Don't beat yourself up about emotional eating. [step] At some point another, all people eat for comfort-that's why some foods are labeled as comfort foods. Still, you don't ever want to find yourself constantly seeking out food to fill an emotional void.
[header] How to stop viewing eating as entertainment [title] Don't beat yourself up about emotional eating. [step] At some point another, all people eat for comfort-that's why some foods are labeled as comfort foods. Still, you don't ever want to find yourself constantly seeking out food to fill an emotional void.
When you notice that you have been eating for entertainment, simply elect to stop the behavior as soon as you can. [substeps] If you elect to punish yourself with criticisms or guilt after emotional eating, it may result in more emotional eating leading to a vicious cycle of unhealthy behaviors. [substeps] Take a moment to sit down and assess what you find an appropriate response in this situation. Remember-many people don't realize that thoughts of food actually make us feel worse. Go slow with the junk food and the leftovers, so you will have a half or full meal available for your family without emotional eating. [substeps] If you often binge eat or are wrapped up in food, stop. Instead of beating yourself up, find creative ways to occupy yourself. Here are some basic examples of healthier ways to distract yourself : [substeps] Use fruit or other veggies to distract yourself.