What’s Emotional Eating? Here’s the Scoop!

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Ever find yourself elbow-deep in a bag of popcorn, not because you’re hungry, but because life’s throwing curveballs?

I used to raid the pantry after a tough day, like that time my phone died mid-call and I grabbed chips instead of a charger!

Emotional eating isn’t about your stomach growling, it’s when feelings like stress, boredom, or sadness drive you to munch.

It sneaks in when you’re not even thinking about food, just looking for a quick hug from a snack.

Watch for little clues: Are you eating super fast, like you’re racing the clock?

Maybe you’re zoned out, grabbing bites without tasting them.

Or it hits late at night when you’re tired and the fridge starts whispering your name!

Spotting it’s half the battle, once you see it, you can dodge it and feel better without the extra crumbs!

So next time you’re reaching for a snack, pause for ten seconds and ask, “Am I hungry, or just feeling funky?”… it’s a tiny trick to catch yourself!