I believe I am not the only emotional eater amongst my peers. Sometimes, we dive into a pint of ice cream, a jumbo pack of chips or a box of chocolates when we are stressed, upset or even happy. We can easily recall how we turn to food to ease emotion or celebrate; when we feel happy, sad, anxious, or excited, despite not being hungry at all. All the foods we turn to are usually comfort foods that are high in calories and fat and low in nutrients, like ice cream, chocolates, soft drinks, and chips.
Emotional eating is nothing to be ashamed of, but if you let yourself to eat emotionally on a regular basis, it can become harder to follow a healthy diet and maintain a healthy weight. That’s not what we want. We just need another outlet for our emotions so we don’t continue to rely on food to calm down or help ourselves feel better. One of the best ways to do this is to keep a journal. To seek emotional release for the challenges you are struggling, you can simply write down what’s going on, so you don’t need food for comfort. Take some time to think about exactly what you’re feeling, and choose the right words, so they truly epitomize your emotions. You can put them down on your fancy diary or in your blog; both works. You’ll come to love writing in your journal and have it as a fairy godmother.
