tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686004642769751174.post6556692441486249801..comments2023-06-30T08:42:42.999-07:00Comments on ...like a fat kid loves cake: What's wrong with emotional eating?KyokoCakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06291866202312903020noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686004642769751174.post-18276321042362176022010-09-15T11:33:03.554-07:002010-09-15T11:33:03.554-07:00I was blog hopping the other day and I can't r...I was blog hopping the other day and I can't recall which blog had this, but she had made a "stress free to-do list" Things she could do instead of eating. I agree with the comments above that emotional eating junk food or healthy food isn't good. I tend to be an emotional eater also and am working to overcome this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686004642769751174.post-74697757345402199902010-09-15T04:53:51.215-07:002010-09-15T04:53:51.215-07:00For me, emotional eating is a very bad thing, beca...For me, emotional eating is a very bad thing, because once I start, I can't stop. And it doesn't matter if I reach for healthier food choices because too much of a good thing can still be bad for you. Now when I feel it coming on, I try to stear my mind toward something else, or at least get out of the house awhile, and away from the kitchen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686004642769751174.post-3123664928948048362010-09-14T23:58:46.281-07:002010-09-14T23:58:46.281-07:00Leaving things to our emotions, in my opinion, is ...Leaving things to our emotions, in my opinion, is never healthy.<br />Let's look at other ways, you've already used the alcoholic metaphor. They drink to cause a change in brain chemistry to make them forget their problems.<br />The smoker does the same thing. Changes their brain chemistry.<br /><br />Emotional eating takes the same stance, whether we are eating the piece of fruit, of the chocolate cheesecake. We are using that food as a crutch, as a tool, to change our brain chemistry.<br />Certainly, most of the time, the body or mind is calling for that item, and that's what we associated with the given change in chemistry.<br />Why do we never crave an apple, but jelly lollies?<br />Why do we crave chocolate and not peanuts?<br /><br />Our bodies tell us that they want something, and so the brain associates that need with something we have filled the need with in the past. Most likely, for people like you and I, something not too good for us.<br /><br />These days, I can read my body's signals a little better, and try not to let circumstances dictate what I put in my mouth.<br />In my mind, it's just another form of addiction, and a form of weakness (not trying to upset anyone, just on a roll).<br /><br />I gave up caffiene after my first job, becuase it was defining me, changing me for the worst.<br />I gave up drinking not long after that, because I didn't like what the alcohol did to me.<br />I've recently given up smoking to deal with a stressful situation.<br />I've not got a lot left to give up, as my eating is pretty much on track!!<br /><br />Point is, (sorry for the novel) you can also have too much of a good thing. Exercis addiction is an example.<br /><br />I am an engineer, but I am planning on doing a psyche major once I am done with my masters... Not even I would have picked it, but I love this kinda stuff!!<br /><br /><3 Jess @ THIRFat for a Triathletehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096286119242252260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8686004642769751174.post-81226191004048243052010-09-14T22:26:10.950-07:002010-09-14T22:26:10.950-07:00Well, with anything, I would say to look at it obj...Well, with anything, I would say to look at it objectively - yes, you "emotionally ate", but look at what you chose! Would you have chosen this before becoming aware of healthier eating? If not, hey VICTORY! :)<br /><br />I'm of the mindset that sometimes listening to your body and giving it just what it's craving is one of the best things you can do for it. <br /><br />Go you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com