I sometimes eat when upset or angry, in a behavior called Emotional Eating. If I'm stressed because of work or a relationship problem, eating seems to make me feel better.
Confronting bad habits like this, I look for ways to avoid the "put something in my mouth" response to everyday difficulties. Here are some ways to help remove the temptation:
- remove trigger foods from the house
- go for a walk, a jog, or jump on the treadmill
- keep a goal reminder handy, perhaps on the door of the fridge
- talk to, or call a friend or mentor
- write in a journal
- sourround yourself with positive re-enforcers, such as pictures and people
Habits reward us in some way, so rather than eliminating them, try switching your response to something that is positive. Whenever I feel like one of those delicious high-fat muffins at Starbucks, I walk for an hour. It's amazing how quickly the craving disappears.
Give yourself forty days and look back at your progress.
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