Challenge:
Food to often fills a hole and we eat for emotional reasons in hopes of relieving stress or coping with sadness, loneliness, or boredom. It’s time to stop feeling powerless over food and become mindful of our eating. Learn to regain control over both food and your feelings and get back to the idea of food.
Reported Benefits:
- Identify the difference between physical and emotional hunger
- Increase your capacity to tolerate feelings
- Encourage healthy coping behaviors for negative emotions and thoughts
Resources:
30 Days Emotional Eating Journal
6 Ways to Practice Mindful Eating
Ted Talk on Mindful Eating:
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