Day 10: Time to Tackle Emotional Eating

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Ready for day 10 of the Weight Loss Lifestyle Challenge? Let’s talk about emotional 
eating, how it can be different from binge eating, and what you can do about it. 


Understanding What Emotional Eating is and Isn’t

Emotional eating is a habit of wanting to eat to cover up emotions that are 
uncomfortable, painful, or hard to accept. It is very similar to stress eating, though you 
don’t always have to be under a lot of stress to participate in it.

The problem is that most people who have this pattern of eating go for more fattening, 
fried, sugary, and processed foods. It brings a short spark of joy while covering up the 
emotions you don’t want to feel. It can be a slippery slope and keep you from your 
healthy lifestyle.


How Bad is it to Emotionally Eat?

We are not here to tell you how to never emotionally eat, since it is a part of life. The 
problem occurs when it is your only coping mechanism. So from this point forward, 
make it a point to journal your emotions and feelings before you eat. That’s it. You can 
still eat that food you were craving afterward, but just promise yourself you will write it 
down first.


Tip – Write down in your journal every time you feel like you are eating emotionally, and 
be specific with what was going on before you did.

Journal Prompt – When do you notice you snack the most or go for desserts?

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