5 Ways To Beat OvereatingLearn how you can put a stop to emotional eating and impulse snacking.
5 of 6 Don't use food for comfort
Do you chomp down an entire chocolate bar when you have a tight project deadline to meet? It's called emotional eating, and it's often unrelated to hunger.
It is unclear why many women turn to comfort food when they're under stress, but experts believe mindless snacking acts as a coping mechanism to help them feel better temporarily.
The next time when you're reaching for junk food, pause and ask yourself if you're truly hungry or just feeling antsy. "Avoid using food as a stress reliever by learning coping skills, such as exercise, meditation, or listening to music, that do not rely on food as a source of comfort," advises Michael Olpin, author Stress Management For Life.
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