Experts
estimate that a staggering 75% of overeating is caused by emotions. As you will
know if you’ve ever reached for a reassuring slab of chocolate, food does a lot
more than fill our stomachs. It satisfies feelings, and when you quench those
feelings with comfort food, that’s known as emotional eating- consumption in
response to feelings, rather than physical hunger.
Losing
weight can be hard enough on its own, without having to contend with emotional factors
as well. So if you’re looking to curb your appetite and avoid excessive
consumption, read on to learn how to spot the signs of emotional eating…and how
best to avoid it!
There are
several key differences between emotional hunger and physical hunger:
1.
Emotional hunger comes on suddenly, physical hunger occurs gradually. Double
check- is your stomach really growling? When did you last eat? Should you be
feeling hungry now? Are you overeating?
2. When
you’re eating to fill a void that isn’t related to an empty stomach, you often
crave a specific food, usually something creamy, sweet, salty or crunchy. Or
all of the above! And only that particular food will meet your need. Actual
hunger usually doesn’t involve such specific cravings.
3.
Emotional hunger feels like it needs to be satisfied instantly with the food
you crave. Physical hunger can wait.
4. Even
when you’re full, if you’re eating to satisfy an emotional need, you’re more
likely to keep overeating. When you’re eating because you’re hungry, you’re
more likely to stop when you’re full.
5.
Emotional eating can leave behind feelings of guilt. Eating when you’re
physically hungry does not.
Sadly,
emotional eating seldom involves eating well! We all know in our heads the
basics of what is good to eat, and what is not. (In case you’re in need of a
quick recap…)
Bad
stuff: processed foods – the more processed they are, the worse they are
for our health. Main offenders…just about any meal at a fast-food
restaurant!
Good
stuff: vegetables, fruit, unprocessed animal protein, small quantities of
seeds, nuts, grains and dairy.
A
question- have you ever reached for a carrot after a tough day at work? Thought
not! Our moods drive us towards the processed foods (aka ‘the bad
stuff’) that satisfy our taste buds. That is where we need to be careful,
and might all benefit from a little help.
That help
is now available in the form of FULLfast appetite control spray. So if you
would like a little help regaining control over your cravings and put an end to
emotional eating, why not give it a try today…
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