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Head hunger “insteads” – Day 57

If no chips, what else can I do?

Whenever you realize you’re facing a head hunger craving, stop to think about the real cause of your hunger and how you might address your emotional needs. [Read more…]

Head Hunger – Day 56

Where’s a bag of chips? I need to crunch on something!

In my work, I’ve learned you can separate emotional eating into two distinct types— head hunger and heart hunger. [Read more…]

Food is the consolation prize – Day 55

I don’t like how today is going. Guess I’ll eat something.

Ever have days like this? [Read more…]

Eating to feel better – Day 54

If I eat something, maybe I’ll feel better.

Those words slip out so easily. When you’re tired, stressed, or physically ill, food is often the first thing that comes to mind. [Read more…]

Food is my BFF – best friend – Day 53

It’s so easy to slip into this friendship!

Most of the time, we don’t really intend to do emotional eating. It’s just that we’re bored or lonely or stressed or angry or upset. [Read more…]

Food is an instant fix – Day 52

We all know food provides an instant fix.

In our culture of fast-food restaurants and microwave ovens, you can always get your food cravings fulfilled instantly. [Read more…]

What is emotional eating? – Day 51

Why are you eating?

Think about how many times you eat for reasons other than to fuel your body. [Read more…]

Ten-minute solution – Day 50

Yeah! You got started!

But as you know, getting started is only half the battle. [Read more…]

Just do something – Day 49

Every day, you tell yourself that you’re ready to get started on your diet or exercise plan.

But it doesn’t happen. Days or even weeks go by, and you still haven’t done a thing. [Read more…]

You gotta want to… – Day 48

If you’re serious about making changes in your life, you may have to work on your “want to” skills.

The next time you’re tempted to say “I can’t,” substitute the words “I don’t want to.” [Read more…]