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Nadia BarozziPharmD, PhD, MAS ETH NH, NLP Practitioner

STOP FEEDING YOUR EMOTIONS

Nad ia Baroz z i , P h armD, P h D, MAS NH ETH , NLP L i c e nsed p rac t i t [email protected]

Eating without a real physiological hunger and using food asa comfort or distraction when you are in an alteredemotional status (e.g. angry, anxious, sad, depressed,excited) is considered EMOTIONAL EATING.

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ARE YOU AN EMOTIONAL EATER?

Two of he identified reasons behind the development of emotionaleating are related to:

1. CHILDHOOD, during this time we might have learnt to associatefood to emotions and comfort. Many parents use food as rewardingstrategy with their children and this builds up associations too.

2. DIETING, embracing a “diet mentality” leads to developing stress oranxiety around food. A frequent dieter would think about foods as"good" or "bad” and when reaching a food that is considered “bad” thedieter would feel temporarily better (rewarded). On the other hand,when eating anything outside of the “allowed” food list, the dieterwould soon feel frustrated to have broken the rules. A viciousemotional circle is created.


WHAT CAUSES EMOTIONAL EATING?

• Recognize the problem• Keep a food diary that described the emotions around your

eating habits• Eat always when truly hungry• Learn to listen to your body needs (real hunger vs. emotions)• When you are full stop eating, don’t get stuffed!• Eat always in a very calm and relaxed environment• Do not engage in other activities while eating• Eat slowly and be present and focus on your food• Create alternative rewarding habits (e.g. calling a friend, going

for a walk, getting some fresh air)• Seek help if you need further support


HOW TO OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING?

If you find that you are overeating triggered by your emotions, seek professional advice and plan the change.

Learn how can you modify your eating habits and your lifestyle to achieved a desirable eating habit.

It is much easier than you think!


HOW TO OVERCOME EMOTIONAL EATING?

http://nadiabarozzi.wordpress.com/2014/08/16/stop-feeding-your-emotion/


This presentation is an extract of my article on emotional eating. You can read the whole article following the link:

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