… For Success
Sometimes we, as Mothers, are so busy taking care of others, we forget to take care of ourselves.
Struggle with emotional eating? I do!
Here are some ways we can set ourselves up for success by minimizing emotional eating:
Not skipping meals ~ Eating every 4-5 hours throughout the day helps keep your blood sugar levels steady and helps you feel full. In turn, you will find you have more strength to fight off those urges.
Keep a food journal~ I know, I know… you hear it all the time. But it is true! I have found that the past few weeks when I have been recording my food, I am more aware of what I eat and when. Write down what you eat, noting your mood and rating your level of hunger each time. By keeping track, you stay accountable and can identify situations in which you are more prone to emotional eating.
Exercise regularly ~ Even just a 15-20 minute walk can relieve stress and put you in a more positive mindset to make healthy choices.
Get enough sleep~ Research shows that sleep deprivation can increase hunger by decreasing levels of the hormone responsible for sending the “I’m full” signal from your stomach to your brain. You will also be less tired and have more resolve to resist the urge to grab foods for comfort (or that sugar pick me up).
Stay connected ~ Whether it is with friends, an online community or elsewhere. Having a sense of community and accountability (motivation) is a great way to set yourself up for a successful emotional eating-FREE day!
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