Having a bad relationship with food can be a problem for some people. If you eat for other reasons besides they fact that you are hungry this could lead to being obese. Some people find comfort in eating food when they are feeling stressed out or sad.
If you answer yes to any of the below questions you could have an unhealthy relationship with food.
- You eat even if you are not hungry
- You feel bad when you eat certain foods that are high in calories
- You eat when you are feeling lonely or stressed out
- You stuff yourself with unhealthy foods when you are by yourself
Now we will take a look at some of the questions above and break them down to see what they can mean and certain things you can do to counteract them.
Eating when you are not actually hungry is something many people do. There are many influences around us that cause us to eat when our body isn't telling us to. Eating can be something you do just because you are bored. You often eat when you are not hungry when you are in a social setting just because other people around you are eating lunch or dinner. You must identify when you start eating whether you are doing it because you are hungry or if it is just be triggered because other people around you are eating or it is a certain time of day.
Feeling bad about eating certain foods that are high in fat content is usually something our conscious is telling us not to do. Certain foods have been labeled as bad in the diet industry that make you feel like you are doing something wrong if you eat them. It is ok to indulge occasionally in something you really like and you should reward yourself from time to time without feeling bad about it.
People all deal with stress, anger and loneliness in different ways and eating is one way some people cope with these feelings. If you are overweight then this can be a very bad habit for you. Studies have shown a link between why people eat by having them record the feelings they are having before they eat. It has been determined that obese women are more likely to eat due to the way they are feeling compared to normal weight women. You have to find a different activity to engage in if you go to eating food when you are feeling emotional. Some possible solutions can be as simple as going for a walk, take a yoga class or meditate or talk to a family member or friend.
Indulging in eating high calorie foods when you are only alone can be another bad habit. This usually happens because you feel bad about eating certain foods around people because you think of them as bad foods and that you will be judged. So after restricting yourself for so long from these foods you wait until you are alone and you over indulge and eat more than you should. If you just practice moderation in eating your favorite foods and balance then with healthy and nutritious foods then over eating sweets and fatty foods is easier to avoid.
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Westly has been writing articles for many years in a vast array of topics and not only does he write about online business, diet and health but also kitchen supplies seen at Kitchenaid Mixer Sale and work clothing seen at Dickies Scrubs .
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