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Exploring the Causes and Consequences of Emotional Eating

By Marion Holt April 11, 2024

Emotional eating is a complex behavior that involves using food as a means to cope with emotional distress or seek comfort. It can have profound effects on both our physical and emotional well-being. Understanding the causes and consequences…

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10 Factors Influencing Emotional Eating

By Marion Holt February 27, 2024

Emotional eating, the act of consuming food in response to emotional triggers rather than physical hunger, is influenced by various psychological factors. Understanding these factors is crucial for unraveling the complex relationship…

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Navigating Emotional Eating with New Year’s Resolutions

By Marion Holt January 02, 2024

Embarking on a weight loss journey is a common New Year’s resolution, but for those grappling with emotional eating, the path is laden with unique challenges. This article delves into the complexities of setting weight loss resolutions for emotional eaters…

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The Impact of Emotional Eating on Your Overall Well-being

By Marion Holt December 11, 2023

Emotional eating, the tendency to use food as a coping mechanism for emotional distress, can have significant implications for overall well-being. Emotional eating usually develops gradually, influenced by a variety of factors. It often begins as a seemingly innocent response to occasional emotional discomfort or stress. At first, it may provide a temporary sense of […]

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The Stress-Eating Connection: Exploring the Effects of Stress on Emotional Eating

By Marion Holt November 28, 2023

Stress is a pervasive aspect of modern life, and its impact on our eating habits can be profound. For many of us, stress often triggers the urge to turn to food for comfort or relief, leading to a behavior known as emotional eating. In this article…

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Unveiling the 8 Root Causes of Emotional Eating

By Marion Holt October 23, 2023

Emotional eating is a complex behavior that often stems from underlying emotional, psychological, and environmental factors. It develops gradually, influenced by a variety of factors. Understanding the root causes of emotional eating…

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4 Strategies to Overcome Emotional Eating: Building a Healthy Relationship with Food and Emotions

By Marion Holt October 06, 2023

Emotional eating, the act of using food as a coping mechanism for emotional distress, can pose challenges to those of us seeking a healthy relationship with food. However, with the right strategies, it is possible to overcome emotional eating and develop healthier…

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Emotional Eating and Weight Management: Navigating the Connection

By Marion Holt August 28, 2023

Emotional eating, the tendency to use food as a coping mechanism for emotional distress, can significantly impact weight management efforts. Understanding the intricate relationship between emotional eating and weight management…

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Addressing Emotional Eating with Mindfulness, Awareness and Compassion

By Marion Holt July 29, 2023

Emotional eating, the tendency to use food as a coping mechanism for emotional distress, can disrupt our relationship with food and hinder our overall well-being. However, mindfulness, a practice that cultivates present-moment…

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What’s the Difference Between Emotional Eating, Eating Addiction and Food Addiction?

By Marion Holt June 27, 2023

Food is not just fuel for our bodies; it often serves as a source of comfort, pleasure, and even emotional support. However, when our relationship with food becomes problematic, it can lead to various concerns such as emotional eating, eating addiction…

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