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Binge eating: An unplanned mistake
(Last Updated On: March 15, 2021)
Do you find yourself in the kitchen every time you’re feeling low? It is very common to find comfort in food and it comes under a practice called ‘emotional eating or binge eating’. Both men and women can be affected by this practice and it usually occurs due to stress, hormonal changes or mixed hunger cues. It later leads to a feeling of guilt as emotional eating accelerates issues such as weight gain and obesity.
Causes:
Any work, personal, financial, legal and mental health related stress can trigger emotional eating. This issue is not gender-specific. However, emotional eating is more common in women than in men.
Why Food?
Food is usually known for providing a feeling of satisfaction. People who undergo stress and anxiety, usually are devoid of that feeling. These people then turn to food to feel good, calm. They mistake binge-eating with self-care. Food is believed to be a way to fill a personal, professional void and create a false feeling of “fullness” or temporary wholeness.
Remedies:
Force a movement: Go for a walk or jog around for a while. Even some quick yoga movements can be helpful during times of emotional distress. Many studies suggest that regular yoga can diffuse heavy emotional states such as anxiety or depression. Regular exercise is helpful in controlling the problems of high blood pressure and also reduces the risk of diabetes in the future.
Maintain a journal: Keeping track of what and when you eat can help you understand or possibly control the feeling of grabbing a snack. Try noting it down in a notebook and if possible, try and elaborate the reason behind the same. Writing is also known to be a stress-buster. It can help with the problems of hypertension.
Stay healthy: Try and maintain a healthy diet. Provide appropriate nutrients to your body. If you eat well throughout the day, it is easier to spot when you’re eating out of boredom, sadness or anxiety. Try reaching out for healthier snacks such as protein bars or almonds.
Banish the regulars: Throw out or donate your go-to snacks in order to prevent emotional eating. High-fat, sweet or calorie-laden things, like chips, chocolate, and ice cream should be kept out of reach as they are the primary source of many cravings.
Seek refuge: Isolation should be avoided during such times. Reach out to friends, family and talk it out. Self care is the key to this problem. You can also seek formal help. It is advisory to consult a counsellor who will be able to identify and perhaps help you control the urge of emotional eating.
Taking care of your mental well-being is very important. Issues like emotional-eating, anxiety and stress take place when you’re paying attention to your body. Do not overwork yourself. Take some time out for leisure activities. Strike a balance between your professional life and our personal life. Once you start doing that, your mental health will be in a good shape and you will automatically start feeling better about yourself.
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