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ASK YOURSELF, “DO I TEND TO?” 1) Stop eating when I am satisfied. 2) Eat when I am hungry rather than emotional. 3) Not “pick” and graze on food. 4) Taste each bite before reaching for the next. 5) Think about how nourishing food is for my body. 6) Be nonjudgmental of myself when I accidentally overeat.
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Jul 15, 2024 · 2. Food craving. The emotional trigger leads to cravings for certain types of food, often comfort foods that are high in sugar, fat, or carbohydrates. These foods are usually associated with pleasure, relief, or nostalgia. 3. Eating to suppress emotions. Instead of dealing with the underlying emotion, food is used as a coping mechanism.
The first step in putting a stop to emotional eating is identifying your personal triggers. What situations, places, or feelings make you reach for the comfort of food? Most emotional eating is linked to unpleasant feelings, but it can also be triggered by positive
The next time you experience a craving, HALT and ask yourself the following questions: Am I HUNGRY? Am I ANGRY? Am I LONELY? Am I TIRED? If the answer is yes, taking care of yourself could make you feel better.
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List healthy coping strategies to manage your cravings. Delay: Delay giving in to the craving by setting a timer for 10-15 minutes. Distract: Engage in an alternative activity to distract yourself from the craving (e.g., go for a walk, call a friend, do a puzzle).
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Three main self-help techniques are in common use to deal with strong trigger emotions and thoughts, and to manage the resulting craving. 1. Surf. When the feeling starts, sit down and let the feeling run its course. Remember that thinking or feeling doesn’t require action.
