"...create an "emotional eating record," suggests Edward Abramson, Ph.D., author of Body Intelligence. Take a three-by-five index card and write down four headings: TIME; LOCATION; FOOD; EMOTION OR THOUGHT. Put the card in your pocket so you can keep track of any unplanned snacks. After a few days, you'll be able to decipher which emotions and situations triggered eating binges."
This is a quote from a recent article in the Good Housekeeping Magazine website. The article offers wise council on what's going on behind the scenes when we eat.
They cite a study of more than 1,000 people and found...
- 86% of those studied turned to comfort foods when they were happy
- 74% did so when they wanted to reward themselves
- 39% when depressed
- 52% when bored
- 39% when lonely
The article goes on to share some tips for you if you eat when you are happy, anxious, bored or sad.
For those who help people, a good diet is one of the most vital aspects of self care. Good eating habits result in greater health. And without health, it's nearly impossible to serve strong.
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