During stressful times, many of us are more likely to overeat to manage feelings of anxiety or uncertainty or even boredom. This can lead to feelings of guilt and shame, and some of us beat ourselves up…
It’s time for a new approach. The first step for learning to manage this kind of eating is asking yourself the moment the desire to eat starts to arise, am I physically hungry? If so, go ahead and eat without guilt. If not, that’s when it’s time to get creative— is there something else that you can do? What might help you address your feelings better than food would? For example, calling a friend or loved one if you’re feeling lonely or sad or starting a crafts project if you’re feeling bored.
If you have a hard time figuring out whether it’s actual physical hunger you’re feeling, here’s a list that can help you understand which type of hunger you’re experiencing. And if it’s emotional hunger that you’re experiencing right now, check out our 10 tips for managing cravings to get strategies to help you cope with a food craving.
While this article provides guidance about healthy eating, it’s important to stress that for many people, diet and exercise alone aren’t enough to reach a healthier weight. The good news is that there are safe and effective medical treatments available that can address the biological issues that make sustained weight loss difficult. To find a physician near you who specializes in weight management, click here.
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This article was sponsored by Novo Nordisk Canada. All content is created independently by My Weight – What To Know with no influence from Novo Nordisk.
