It can be very challenging to stop emotional eating. Some things that may help include trying to identify the emotions that trigger the urge to eat. Keeping a food journal to track when and why you eat can help with this. It's also important to find healthy ways to cope with emotions rather than turning to food. Things like Show Full Answer

It can be very challenging to stop emotional eating. Some things that may help include trying to identify the emotions that trigger the urge to eat. Keeping a food journal to track when and why you eat can help with this. It's also important to find healthy ways to cope with emotions rather than turning to food. Things like going for a walk, calling a friend, meditating, or doing a hobby you enjoy can help relieve stress or boredom instead of eating. Another strategy is to delay eating by telling yourself to wait 10 minutes when you feel an urge to eat emotionally. Often the urge will pass. Distracting yourself with an activity during that time can help. Finally, being patient with yourself and don't get discouraged if you slip up now and then. Keep working on it one day at a time.

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