Will I ever improve at soothing myself without food? by Karen R. Koenig — It is true that emotional eaters generally turn to food when their feathers are ruffled, and they do not practice more effective ways to smooth them out. Several reasons for this exist. Studies on temperament reveal that some people may actually […]
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The psychology of emotional eating
February 8, 2013
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by James McClernan — Sensual in taste, texture, aroma and visual appeal, food can be as difficult to resist as alcohol, drugs or smoking are to addicts, particularly when one is under stress or any type of emotional pressure. Unlike alcohol and drugs, however, food can always be justified as necessary for life. The conditioning […]
Why diets backfire
January 21, 2013
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by Michelle May, M.D. — We are bombarded with information about eating right and exercising, but millions still battle their weight. Diets often impose food rules that most people do not, cannot or should not follow for very long. Diet experts recommend counting calories, servings or points. Some diets require you to eat pre-packaged meals […]
Break free from emotional eating
August 14, 2012
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by Stacy Maxwell — Emotional eating is a significant contributor to the U.S. obesity epidemic. Some experts state that up to 75 percent of overeating is due to emotions. Let us take a look at the difference between emotional and physical hunger, eating triggers and some tools you can use to break free from the […]
November 8, 2015
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