Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes
838 - 7 Tips to Stop Emotional Eating _ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self Help Tools
838 - 7 Tips to Stop Emotional Eating _ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self Help Tools
838 - 7 Tips to Stop Emotional Eating _ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Self Help Tools
Tuesday 27th June 2023
Explore 7 practical tips from Dr. Snipes to tackle emotional eating and discover healthier coping mechanisms.
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Episode Overview
- Keep a mindfulness journal to track emotional eating habits.
- Identify triggers and plan alternative activities.
- Chew gum to stimulate relaxation and reduce cravings.
- Remove tempting foods from easy reach to avoid impulsive eating.
- Maintain a healthy diet to balance neurotransmitters.
"Emotional eating is not about getting too hungry and binging or eating too much because it's yummy."
Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes takes you on a journey to tackle emotional eating in this episode of Counselor Toolbox Podcast. With a mix of humour and practical advice, Dr. Snipes offers seven tips that might just help you break the cycle of reaching for the biscuit tin when stress hits. Emotional eating is described as munching away for reasons other than hunger, like boredom or sadness. You might remember those times as a kid when a cookie made everything better, right?
Well, those habits can stick around longer than you'd think. Dr. Snipes introduces the idea of keeping a mindfulness journal to put some space between your emotions and your eating habits. It's all about taking a pause and asking yourself if you're really hungry or just feeling blue. She suggests jotting down the time, your mood, and what you're craving. This simple act could reveal patterns you never noticed before. Another clever trick is to chew gum.
Sounds odd, but it can help you relax and keep your hands busy. Plus, it’s hard to munch on crisps when you're already chewing something! Removing temptation is another golden nugget of advice. If chocolate biscuits are your go-to comfort food, maybe don't have them staring at you every time you open the cupboard. Dr. Snipes also touches on the importance of eating a balanced diet to maintain those feel-good hormones and reduce stress levels.
She emphasises that while emotional eating can be comforting, it might lead to food addiction if it starts affecting your life negatively. If you're curious about more ways to deal with emotional eating, this episode is packed with tips that could be the stepping stone you need. It’s worth a listen if you're keen on finding healthier coping mechanisms.