You answered yes to question 5:
5. Do you tend to eat more when you're stressed out or experiencing strong feelings?
You might be an Emotional Eater. Emotional eaters tend to have a specific food they crave when experiencing negative emotions -- and it's usually unhealthy! Here's what you should do:
-- Deal with the stressor. What's bugging you? Family? The economy? If possible, attack the problem head-on. If you can't, limit their impact with these de-stressing tips.
-- Go for a run. Studies show that cardio can help decrease feelings of anxiety or worry. Need some cardio routines? Click here to see some workouts by our Chief Fitness Pro.
-- Try healthier alternatives. Instead of that pint of ice cream, try a tiny piece of chocolate instead. Even sugar-free treats can be enough to calm your cravings.
-- Be patient. You're not going to control your emotions overnight. But with patience and the above tips, you can wean yourself off your trigger foods.
(This is an answer to What Type of Eater Are You? To go back to the beginnning, click here!)
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