Control stress eating: 5 tips for successful weight loss
Stress eating can contribute to weight gain, also leading to unhealthy eating habits. Here are some tips to control stress eating and lose weight.
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Identify what triggers you
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Identifying your triggers is essential to know what leads to stress eating. Recognise those triggers and work on overcoming them.
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Eat healthy
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Surround yourself with only healthy food. Instead of eating unhealthy and processed foods, choose nutritious foods such as fruits, salad, or healthy snacks.
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Find healthy alternatives
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Replace stress eating with creative hobbies to distract and relax yourself. This helps break impulsive eating habits and promotes a healthier approach to managing stress.
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Maintain a healthy sleep hygiene
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Sleep deprivation and insomnia can result in overthinking which leads to stress eating. It is essential to maintain a proper sleep hygiene to avoid overeating and weight gain.
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Seek help
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Connect with your friends, family or a therapist for emotional support and guidance on managing stress. Talking about your problems to your loved ones can be relaxing, and they can give you various solutions.