Here are three great articles on emotional eating from the publication Psychology Today:
Diet: Comfort Food
By: Matthew Hutson
If you’re eating too much, something may be eating away at you
This article touches on the emotional eating research of psychiatrist Roger Gould, who claims that “without understanding the mental triggers that flip on your hunger switch, exercise and diet won’t be enough to help you keep off extra pounds.”
Weight Loss and Faulty Thinking
By: Dennis Brabham, Melissa Hantman, William Whitney
In the battle of the bulge, false beliefs and negative self-talk may be far greater enemies than food or sloth. PT shows you how to fight faulty thinking.
This article focuses on the effects of negative thinking and self-defeating behaviors as contributors toward failing at weight loss.
The Late Night Fridge Raid
By Susan Campbell
Do you lose control of your diet at night? You might suffer from Night Eating Syndrome.
This article examines a study by Joseph Kasof, Ph.D., research associate at the University of California at Irvine that associates dim light, nighttime and winter with binge eating.
On Friday, December 19th, Dr. Denise Lamothe will be a guest on Sheri Donica’s radio show “Morbid Obesity.” The details:
Friday, December 19
1:30 PM EST
Go to www.realcoachingradio.com and sign in to join the interactive chat.
Also, you can call in by dialing 303-747-5121, enter 2, then press 226305 and ask your questions to Dr. Lamothe on air.
Join us live.
From The Earth Times-
What does overeating have to do with the economic crisis? Clinical Psychologist and Emotional Eating Expert, Dr. Denise Lamothe says a lot.
As our economy declines, we become more anxious. As our stress increases, our bodies flood with the hormone cortisol and our appetites rage. As we continue to worry, we may have trouble sleeping which exacerbates the problem. Two more hormones become involved. We excrete excess ghrelin (which increases hunger) and produce less leptin (which signals satiation).
“So when stressed,” says Dr. Lamothe, “appetites increase and so does weight.”
We are all touched by this crisis and may seek food for comfort. If you have been over-indulging lately, you are not alone. “It’s a natural reaction,” says Dr. Lamothe who authored the book The Taming of the Chew. “We learn early on that sugars and carbohydrates comfort us.”
They act like friends urging us to anesthetize feelings with pastries or chocolate. At first, they help us to cope with our feelings. However, when the effects wear off, our bodies demand MORE “treats” to continue keeping feelings at bay.
Dr. Lamothe recommends you do all you can to take care of yourself during tough times. ”You need healthy foods, plenty of water, exercise, rest, relaxation and fun,” she says.
One strategy she suggests as an emotional support aid to her clients is the Bach(R) Emotional Eating Support Kit. This kit contains three Bach Original Flower Remedies(R) (www.bachremedies.com) that can help you manage your eating behavior — Cherry Plum keeps you in control, Crab Apple improves body image and Chestnut Bud helps you stop sabotaging yourself again and again as your stress levels rise and your waistline continues to expand.
“The Bach(R) Emotional Eating Support Kit helps you choose healthier options during times of emotional distress,” says Dr. Lamothe. These all-natural remedies, derived from flowering plants and trees, are safe, effective and can be used without the worry of side effects. The Bach Original Flower Remedies provide a calming positive aid to balancing emotions and restoring energy. Just take 2 drops of each remedy straight from the bottle or diluted into any beverage. The Bach Emotional Eating Support Kit is currently available from Whole Foods Market for $23.95.
