2 . Allow Your Emotions
Allowing the wave of your emotions to rise , peak , and recede , will allow the energy to release .
3 . Find Healthier Alternatives
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2 . Allow Your Emotions
Emotional eating often comes from a place of avoiding uncomfortable feelings . We turn to food to numb or distract ourselves from whatever we don ’ t feel ready to face .
It can seem scary , but it ’ s okay to feel all the feels ! Emotions are a normal part of being human , and even the tough ones don ’ t last forever .
Instead of stuffing them down , sit with your feelings for a moment . Take a deep breath and acknowledge them without judgment .
Allowing the wave of your emotions to rise , peak , and recede , will allow the energy to release .
3 . Find Healthier Alternatives
When the urge to eat hits , consider alternatives that help you cope in healthier ways . Here are some ideas :
• Feeling anxious ? Get up and move – dance to your favorite song or take a brisk walk to release that nervous energy .
• Feeling lonely ? Call a friend who always makes you feel better , cuddle with your pet , or look through photos of happy memories .
• Feeling exhausted or overwhelmed ? Treat yourself to a relaxing bath , sip some calming tea , or wrap yourself in a cozy blanket .
• Feeling bored ? Pick up a book or try a new hobby . Get creative . Doing something that brings you joy can help shift your focus away from food .
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