Comments on: Your BEST Self: It’s an Emotional Ride

By: Zibi

Zibi — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 02:00:55 +0000

I’ve always wished I had a punching bag! Great post Erin.
Exercise has always been the best way for me to cope with stress. It’s amazing what even as little as 10 minutes of pilates can do for your mood. I’ve been cutting back on carbs the last few months and noticed a huge improvement in my mood, so that’s what I’m trying to stick to these days – less calories and craziness

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:57:00 +0000

I’ve totally gotten into the cycle of emotional eating. And it is NOT fun. I’ve been so much better about it lately but I think a really important thing is to try not to berate myself TOO much the next day (otherwise it can just start the thing all over again) but to move on and make better choices.

Thanks for posting this! It’s nice to know we’re not alone!

By: Baking Serendipity

Baking Serendipity — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:52:41 +0000

This is a great post! I like to work out as well when I’m upset about something. Yoga helps me relax and running also helps me expel my anger or frustration. But to keep from working out too much, I also like to paint my nails Weird but, calming because it forces me to sit still and not touch anything while they dry. It’s good time to think things through.

By: Amanda @ . seek .

Amanda @ . seek . — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 01:49:21 +0000

Another great post, girl! Loved all of your creative ways to avoid emotional eating. I’ve never really been an emotional eater, but I’ve used some of the creative methods you mentioned to cope with stress or anxiety. It’s definitely the best to deal with emotions when we experience them as opposed to bottling them up inside until they build up so much that we explode. Dolling myself up or hitting the gym are my favorite ways to take my mind off things

By: highonhealthy

highonhealthy — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 21:27:51 +0000

I am an emotional eater but usually only when I’m depressed. When things are going well in my life, I don’t feel the need to binge and eat emotionally.

By: Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear

Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:18:28 +0000

I like the positive attitude in your posts

I’ve never been much of a emotional eater, I tend to lose my appetite when stressed / sad etc. but I used to be an emotional smoker until I quit. The more upset I was, the more I smoked. UGHHHH.

By: Megan @ The Oatmeal Diaries

Megan @ The Oatmeal Diaries — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:43:24 +0000

I love all the ideas of other things to do! Going for a walk or reading a book always helps me

By: Kaz

Kaz — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:33:53 +0000

“Food doesn’t even HAVE feelings, so why are we turning to it in time of need?” So true!

This post strikes a chord with me this week. I’ve been totally an emotional eater due to stress. It’s a beautiful day out. I think I’ll take a walk today, instead.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:12:40 +0000

Hey girlie! I stress eat sometimes, but I’ve made huge strides against it. I’ve found that crying to Molly makes me feel so much better. With stress eating comes the yucky physical feelings from being stuffed.

By: Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly

Kelly @ Healthy Living With Kelly — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:10:22 +0000

Great post, once again! Going along with that…I always tell my clients not to reward themselves with food because then you are putting way too much power in food. No food is bad so therefore don’t put it on a pedestal and make some foods more important that others. I think a healthy diet is one that includes indulgences in moderation.