How to Stop Emotionally Eating for Weight Loss | Tips from a Registered Dietitian and a Licensed Counselor
If you struggle with emotional eating in some capacity, you are definitely not alone! I see clients all the time who eat when they’re bored, sad, stressed, or even nostalgic for seasonal foods. In this episode, Chelsea Darida, MSW, LCSW, is here to share how she works with her clients to identify the causes of emotional eating and what to do to honor your feelings instead. Chelsea is a Primary Therapist at The Renfrew Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, where she specializes in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with eating disorders. She’s also a former client of our 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program!
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Some key takeaways on emotional eating are:
Emotional eating is any time you consume food based on your emotions rather than your hunger cues. It’s unrealistic to say you should never emotionally eat, but there are lots of ways to honor your feelings without food.
Identify the emotion you’re experiencing that prompts you to reach for food. Sit in that emotion and ask yourself what you need. Do you need to call a friend and vent? Do you need a change of scenery that a walk could fix?
If you’re consistently struggling with emotional eating, definitely seek the guidance of a counselor or therapist. They’ll help you identify any underlying causes and work through healthy coping strategies you can try.
Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking.
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