Compulsive Overeating

What is compulsive overeating? If you think about food most of the time and find it hard to stop, especially when you are emotional (i.e. angry, anxious, or even happy) there is a good chance that you are a compulsive overeater. Overeating is a problem but even more importantly, what is behind the emotional eating is the bigger problem.

By utilizing the tips for success you will find ways to overcome emotional eating. One of the best tips when starting is to keep a journal. This is critical!

Write down how you feel, and the time of day that you are eating purely out of emotion and not hunger. For example, if you are getting up from bed to get a light snack you are probably not eating as a result of being hungry. A

sk yourself did you go to bed angry or stressed? These are the triggers that can help you to break the habit.

Trying to resolve the problem by following an impossible diet plan will probably result in binge eating and frustration. Please read the Dieters Truth section before going on a twenty pounds in two week weight-loss diet or liquid fast. You will find that these are quick fixes and will not equip you for long -term success.

To regain control of you eating you must first do it in a healthy way. Consider the following:

1. Do not eat when you are upset. Go for a brisk walk, listen to your favorite song, or call a friend.

2. Stay away from foods that you often over consume. For instance, if you love chocolate chip cookies. Resist having them in the house.

3. Find a network of friends or a support group where you are able to freely talk about emotionally eating and how it impacts your life.

Talking to a trained professional in the area can help to provide you with healthy alternatives to your eating issues

4. Stay focused. A journal will help you to get in touch with your feelings. Feel free to write down everything and don’t hold back. Being honest with yourself is the only way to overcome food addiction.

5. Don’t give up. Having a healthy relationship with food takes knowledge time, dedication, and hard work.