{"id":9328,"date":"2023-03-18T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mindandbodyarchitect.com\/?p=9328"},"modified":"2023-03-17T18:30:51","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T08:30:51","slug":"3-tips-to-overcome-comfort-eating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mindandbodyarchitect.com\/3-tips-to-overcome-comfort-eating\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips to Overcome Comfort Eating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||6px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you find yourself reaching for your favourite snack when you&#8217;re having a stressful day at work? Or, do you indulge in an extra-large portion of pasta when you feel tired and anxious? If so, you may be engaging in <\/span><b>comfort eating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a form of emotional eating that can have both short and long term effects on your health. The effects of comfort eating are not limited to your physical health but also your mental health.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<h2><strong>What Is Comfort Eating?<\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/mindandbodyarchitect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Comforting-Eating-img.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Overcoming comfort eating, making healthier choices, making healthier choices, overcoming comfort eating can lead to healthier lifestyle, overcoming binge eating, binge eating, disordered eating&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Photo by <a href=%22https:\/\/unsplash.com\/es\/@luschetinger?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText%22>Lu\u00edsa Schetinger<\/a> on <a href=%22https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/NlUYkgN3e_g?utm_source=unsplash&#038;utm_medium=referral&#038;utm_content=creditCopyText%22>Unsplash<\/a>&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><b>Comfort eating, also known as emotional eating or stress eating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is the act of eating in order to alleviate negative emotions, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stress;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">depression;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anxiety, or\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">repressed anger.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re feeling stressed or anxious, eating can provide a temporary escape from these feelings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ready to develop a healthier relationship with food? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mindandbodyarchitect.com\/food-rules-and-dieting-cause-disordered-eating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about how disordered eating patterns are caused by dieting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how to create a more positive approach to your nutrition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<h2><strong>When Does Comfort Eating Happen?<\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><b>Comfort eating typically happens when you are experiencing strong negative emotions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For example, you may find yourself eating more after work to alleviate stress from a heavy workload. Or, you may comfort eat when feeling anxious, as this gives you something to do with your hands and provides a kind of distraction from uncomfortable, nervous or anxious thoughts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whenever you are wanting to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soothe;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comfort;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">avoid;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dampen, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">repress<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emotions and feelings, you are most likely going to reach for less healthy food\u00a0 options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take action towards achieving your goals and transforming your life. Discover how to establish healthy habits and stay motivated. Read how <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mindandbodyarchitect.com\/consistent-action-will-change-your-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consistent Action will Change Your Life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/mindandbodyarchitect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Short-Term-and-Long-Term-img.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Short term effect of comfort eating, long term effect of comfort eating, overcoming comfort eating, disordered eating, short term effect of binge eating, long term effect of binge eating, overcoming binge eating&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<h2><strong>Short Term Effects of Comfort Eating<\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Comfort eating can provide a temporary boost to your emotional state, creating pleasurable and happy feelings. Reaching for your favourite food is rarely going to make you feel awful in the short term. <\/span><b><i>Consuming energy-dense foods that are rich in fats, refined carbohydrates and sugars, do have a direct effect on your brain.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sweet foods such as chocolate will make you feel more relaxed and at ease. The simple act of feeling as though you\u2019re treating yourself increases this positive feeling around specific foods. However,<\/span><b> it&#8217;s important to note that this temporary boost in mood is short-lived.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Stress eating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can make you far less likely to reach for healthy alternatives such as fruits and vegetables, which are important for maintaining a balanced and nutritious diet. By relying on comfort eating to cope with negative emotions, you may be setting yourself up for long-term health problems, such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<h2><strong>Long Term Effects of Comfort Eating<\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the long term, comfort eating can lead to less favourable outcomes. An increase in <\/span><b>high sugar, high salt, refined carbohydrates and high fat foods<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can cause obesity and problems with your cholesterol and blood sugar levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even in the short term, if you are eating a lot of sugary foods when <\/span><b>emotional eating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you may be experiencing spikes in energy and <\/span><b>sugar crashes.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This could leave you feeling sluggish and worse than before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more you eat these foods, the more your brain associates feeling better with your emotional eating, inextricably <\/span><b>linking food and stress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This can lead to <\/span><b>disordered eating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if the pattern is repeated again and again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about the underlying causes of comfort eating and how to develop healthier eating habits, check out <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mindandbodyarchitect.com\/mindless-eating-what-causes-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindless Eating &#8211; What Causes it?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which explores the psychological and environmental factors that contribute to overeating and offers practical tips for breaking the cycle of mindless eating. By understanding the root causes of your comfort eating and learning how to make more conscious food choices, you can improve your overall health and well-being.<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<h2><strong>3 Tips for Breaking Free from Comfort Eating<\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/mindandbodyarchitect.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-Tips-for-Breaking-Free-from-Comfort-Eating-img.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Breaking free from comfort eating, identifying triggers, meal planning, healthy snacks, mindfulness, breaking free from binge eating&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Image by Elias from Pixabay&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself stuck in a comfort eating cycle that you want to break free from, there are some steps you can take.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are three (3)\u00a0 tips to help you manage your emotions so that you can learn to develop healthier eating habits:<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<h3><strong>Tip #1 &#8211; Identify Your Triggers<\/strong><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a list of the situations that trigger your comfort eating and the feelings or emotions that are triggered. Develop a list of at least 10 different ways to help you alternatively cope with them. It\u2019s important that you implement a minimum of 3 of these to manage both the situation, feelings and emotions before turning to food.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, journalling, going for a walk, deep breathing, calling a friend. <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<h3><strong>Tip #2 &#8211; Planning Food<\/strong><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan out your meals in advance to minimise impulsively reaching for unhealthy foods. It\u2019s well known that if you are hungry, tired or dehydrated that you are less able to manage stress and stressful situations including negative emotions. Ultimately, this will lead to comfort eating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that you have healthy snack options on hand such as fruits, nuts, yoghurt, healthy dips or veggies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s not forget about hydration. Most people are dehydrated as they don\u2019t drink at least 2.2 litres of pure water (including herbal tea without caffeine) each day. Know how you like to drink water so that you can grab a drink of water to boost your hydration levels. <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<h3><strong>Tip #3 &#8211; Practice Mindfulness<\/strong><\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||11px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing your stress throughout the day is vital to managing triggering situations, feelings and emotions. Make sure that you take breaks throughout the day to be:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mindful;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breathe;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">meditate;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">journal, and\/or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">be active.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention to your body&#8217;s hunger and fullness signals, and try to eat mindfully. Not eating enough, eating too much, eating too fast or not being hydrated adequately all place stress on your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By learning how to overcome comfort eating and how to better manage your stress, as well as developing healthier eating habits, you can improve your overall well-being to build a more positive relationship with food. <\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>What steps will you take today to start developing a more mindful and balanced approach to managing your stress and emotional triggers?<\/strong><\/h2>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_class=&#8221;singleBlogCta&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; 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