How do you handle emotional eating?

[AnnieMae 0]

Any tricks, secrets, advice for me????

Edited July 2, 2008 by AnnieMae
advice was spelled incorrectly

[auntlucy 22]

I bought sugar-free gum in just about every flavor...have a big bowl in my house and in my office at work. When I felt like eating, I just chewed a piece of gum. I haven't touched the gum now in weeks. I know I've seen some people on this site say that gum was a no-no, but my doctor/nutritionist never mentioned that. I'm just careful not to swallow it.

[aimlagana 0]

Hi. I try to focus on two things. Water and my hobby. For me, if I drink enough water, I can't even begin to think about eating another thing even when I am wound up. The other are my hobbies. Whether it's gardening, exercising, etc. My daughter likes to call me a hyper-gymnasium now. I hope this helps.

Best,

Aimee

[khorton99 1]

I also chew sugarless gum, and walk away the stress.