http://emotionaleatinghelp.org Overcoming Emotional Overeating Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:39:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Diets make us fatter!   Diets make us fatter in many ways.  They forbid us to eat the healthy fats that we require to feel satiated; they lower our metabolisms, and encourage us to consume diet products that are often full of chemicals and devoid of nutritional value.  Diets also foster a ... http://emotionaleatinghelp.org/2010/02/24/diets-make-us-fatter/ Have you ever had this experience?  (I have hundreds of times!)  You wake up in the morning regretting the way you ate last night and decide that today will be different.  You set your intention firmly.  Today you will remain conscious and choose foods and beverages that will foster health, ... http://emotionaleatinghelp.org/2010/01/19/where-do-those-good-intentions-go/ Most of us realize the importance of making and checking lists.  We may make packing lists, lists of items we need each day and lists of things to mention to others.  Some more organized people even have lists of lists!  But many of us neglect to consult the most vital ... http://emotionaleatinghelp.org/2009/09/30/stop-emotional-eating-make-yourself-a-checklist/ Most of us yearn for joy in our lives and end up disappointed at the end of the day because we haven’t had fun.  Instead of satisfied, joyful and balanced, we may feel tired and disappointed.  When we are having such hard times and feeling “low” we are likely to ... http://emotionaleatinghelp.org/2009/08/20/doing-what-you-love-curbs-emotional-eating/ In this article, found on the Psychology Today website, Dr. Oz lists the tell-tale signs of comfort eating and a few suggestions on how to soothe yourself without food.  Read full article here http://emotionaleatinghelp.org/2009/08/12/dr-oz-offers-some-tips-on-how-to-comfort-yourself-without-food/ We all eat for emotional reasons at times but seldom understand what’s behind that behavior.  We certainly are all different but at the same time we may have much more in common than you think.  In my 25 years of practice as a clinical psychologist I have identified a number ... http://emotionaleatinghelp.org/2009/07/10/how-did-my-emotional-eating-begin/ Emotional eating is frustrating to say the least.  There is hope however and you can stop (at least most of the time) this self-destructive behavior.  You already know that emotional eating is primarily eating to mask difficult feelings.  Stress eating is the same.  When we experience any unpleasant emotion, we ... http://emotionaleatinghelp.org/2009/06/22/why-we-overeat/ Many of us began eating for emotional reasons at an early age and most of us never learned how to communicate within ourselves or with others.  There is a direct connection here that is important to understand.  As we practice the skill of talking with our inner selves, we are ... http://emotionaleatinghelp.org/2009/05/13/self-expression-to-avoid-emotional-eating/ In SmartMoney Magazine, Renee DeFranco writes about what you shouldn't expect from a nutritionist. Read the article here . http://emotionaleatinghelp.org/2009/05/08/10-things-your-nutritionist-wont-tell-you/ April 30th There are a few tinctures that when combined have been found to be effective in helping emotional overeating problems.  These are Chestnut Bud ,Cherry Plum and Crabapple.  These are contained in the Bach Flower Emotional Eating Support Kit and I highly recommend them!  You will feel better about your body, ... http://emotionaleatinghelp.org/2009/04/28/dr-denise%e2%80%99s-daily-tips-for-emotional-overeating-awareness-month-2/