Am I an emotional eater? I think maybe I am. According to Dr. Roger Gould, the main reason that people fail in their dieting is emotional eating. Stress, depression or boredom are the top three reasons for diet failure…
I know I eat when I’m tired. (If at all possible, chocolate will then be my “food” of choice…) I’m not easily bored, nor depressed, but if I think about it, I’m sure I use food as a stress relief…
The Shrink Yourself method, founded by Dr. Gould, focuses on the psychology of eating. Even though it’s about weight loss and helping people reclaim their power over food, the psychological approach uncovers larger issues and blockages, and helps resolve them.
The website - www.ShrinkYourself.com - features an Emotional Eating Center with free articles, interactive tools and tips. There’s a supportive, active community to join there as well. If you sign up for their mobile program, you can also get tips straight to your cell.
It makes sense, really. If your psychological issues are what make you overeat, resolving those might help you lose weight as well.
I know I eat because I like it, but if some of my less than healthy eating habits stem from unresolved issues, I might become a healthier person by tackling them - both physically and mentally.
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