Each time you encounter a food cue or temptation, you eventually decide whether to eat or not eat.
But in most cases, you have only a split second to make this decision. The faster you say “No!” and turn away from the food, the more likely you’ll be able to avoid giving in.
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I just want to feel better!
When you’re facing the pressure emotions of head hunger, active things such as exercise or yelling at the steering wheel will usually work. [Read more…]
I just want something!
With heart hunger, the second type of emotional eating, you don’t usually get a specific food craving—you just start thinking about eating. [Read more…]
If no chips, what else can I do?
Whenever you realize you’re facing a head hunger craving, stop to think about the real cause of your hunger and how you might address your emotional needs. [Read more…]
Where’s a bag of chips? I need to crunch on something!
In my work, I’ve learned you can separate emotional eating into two distinct types— head hunger and heart hunger. [Read more…]