Do you have a lot of food cravings for junk foods, especially when you are alone, upset, stressed or depressed? Well, you may feel better to know that you are not alone and many of us respond to emotional trauma or anxiety by reaching for foods that are not good for us or good for our health.
However, the good news is that you are not totally powerless and you can overcome emotional eating by practicing techniques that help you cultivate mindfulness.
One of the best ways to stop eating junk food is avoid buying foods that are toxic to your health. keep in mind that if you keep good fresh food in your fridge, you end up eating fresh food and if you buy junk crappy food instead, you end up eating junk crappy food.
Mindful grocery shopping is the main strategy behind overcoming emotional eating. As a rule of thumb make sure not to go grocery shopping when you are hungry and read the products’ labels carefully.
Also remember that you don’t need to eat perfect meals every time, you can let yourself off the hook once in a while, but most of the time, you should try to give your body nutrient-dense superfoods that are packed with micronutrients, phytochemicals and antioxidants .
Keep in mind that “obesity or emotional eating isn’t just about what you eat. It’s also about what’s eating you”.
Have you lately been stressed at work or depressed with your personal life? Well, emotional eating has a lot to do with the fact that you are not happy with the stage of your life at the moment.
The best thing to do is to get to know your mood triggers and take full responsibility for what’s happening in your life. Keep in mind that every challenge or negative experience is also an opportunity to grow and learn from past failures.
Give yourself enough time to heal and set yourself up for success. Also challenge your thoughts and the way you think. Keep in mind that positivity is a choice and you can choose and control your thoughts. Remember that if you could discipline your mind and body, then everything else becomes possible.