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Feeling deprived, angry, or sad can cause you to seek comfort in food—especially when you’re told, “You shouldn’t eat that.” But, there are other triggers you may not even be aware of. ACTUAL HUNGER: After binge eating, a natural reaction is to punish yourself. If you spend the next day eating “rabbit food,” you will feel deprived. By the end of the day, your body will protest. The urge to binge will surface its ugly head and you will be back where you started. Solution: Don’t skip or skimp on your established meal plan. If you do, no need to punish yourself. Resume your healthy eating schedule and your body will thank you. INSTANT GRATIFICATION: You see a chocolate cake. Your first reaction is I want it. You eat it. That afternoon, you feel tired; you have a headache and an upset stomach. Solution: Ask yourself, “Did that piece of cake make me feel better?” Probably not. Focusing on long-term rewards and consequences and you’ll make better decisions. ASSOCIATION EATING: When watching TV, it’s easy to invite a bowl of chips to join you. Solution: Replace the chips with nuts or turkey and cheese roll-ups. Keep your hands and mind busy. Have a puzzle book, crocheting or an adult coloring book handy. BOREDOM/LONELINESS EATING: A few years ago, I lost a job I had for sixteen years. The change was dramatic and my mind, body and spirit suffered. It didn’t help that my husband traveled for a living. He wasn't home for a month at a time. Loneliness and boredom caused me to overeat and I gained weight. Solution: Add stimulation. Turn off the TV. Discover a new hobby. Make friends by joining groups and clubs. This will surround you with like-minded people. Spend quality time with your pets, children, friends. Play music and dance or sing. Anything that makes you feel relevant will help with the food cravings. DANCE SING ***Bonus Tip: Don’t eat from a bag or box. Place a serving on a plate and put the package away. In Conclusion: No. you don't have to constantly eat carrots, lettuce and celery-like a rabbit. You'll make bad decisions once in a while. That's part of being human. Don't beat yourself up over it and say, "Well, I messed up, might as well eat this plate of cookies, too." The important thing is to recognize your mistake, and learn from it. Don't punish yourself for being human. Oh, and smile while your doing it. Please leave a message below, or click the "like" button. It'll motivate me to keep posting.
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AuthorDiane Bell was diagnosed with diabetes over 30 years ago. While writing articles for an online support group she was inspired to start blogging and spread the unique way she views diabetes. Categories
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