Momma Fit Podcast Episode #44: Emotional Hunger

Momma Fit Podcast

Think about this question first – Can you imagine what life would be like if we loved ourselves as much as we love our food?
Some may think that is silly, but to some this is a normal feeling. I have been working with my clients to improve our self-esteem and self-worth so we can love ourselves and be a happier and healthier person inside and out.
The emotional eating could be from stress, being worried, sad, anxious, or mad. Even happiness can bring on emotion of the attachment to food.
Some questions and answers about whether or not you may be an emotional eater:
1. Do you eat more when you’re feeling stressed?
2. Do you eat when you’re not hungry or when you’re full?
3. Do you eat to feel better (to calm and soothe yourself when you’re sad, mad, bored, anxious, etc.)?
4. Do you reward yourself with food? This one can start with young ones…try to reward kids with non-food items.
5. Do you regularly eat until you’ve stuffed yourself?
6. Does food make you feel safe? Do you feel like food is a friend?
7. Do you feel powerless or out of control around food?
Emotional hunger can be very powerful. As a result, it’s easy to mistake it for physical hunger. In this episode I will give you some of the ways that helped me along my eating disorder journey. One thing to remember that emotional eating is something that most people do when they’re bored, happy, stressed or sad. It might be a bag of chips or a steak, but whatever the food choice, learning how to control it by using these tips will help.
Note: I'm not a doctor so please seek a professional, if you are in need help. This is only my journey and what has helped many of my clients.
Thanks again for listening and stay tune for the next episode!
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