PART 6: Break through emotional Eating

Review and Prepare

This section built on the tools you have been learning throughout this guide to manage emotional eating triggers. Stress, anxiety, boredom, and celebration can all trigger unhealthy eating behaviors. Answer the questions below.

•  How do you know when you are physically hungry?

•  What is the first thing you do when you realize your hunger is emotional?

•  List relaxation strategies you have practiced this week. If you haven’t practiced any, pick one and do it now.

•  How has addressing, rather than brushing aside, emotions helped you this week?

 

The next section will help you maintain weight loss, overcome plateaus, and connect to weight management in long-lasting and meaningful ways.

Relaxation Techniques

Relaxation Reflex

Mindfulness

Deep Breathing

Address Anger

Address Boredom

Seek Downtime Daily

Address Depression

Address Anxiety

Plan Problem-Solving

Address Insecurity

Manage Stress

Add a Stress-Busting Food to Your Day

Tips for Healthy Celebration

Relieve the Pressure

Review and Prepare

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