Emotional Eating

[frankenspine]

I know the Dr Atkins states, "I encourage you to eat until you're satisfied. Just don't confuse being satisfied with being stuffed. If you have been overweight for a long time, it may take you a while to distinguish between the two sensations. If you are not sure, stop eating before you feel full and see if you are still hungry a few minutes later".

However, I'm not sure what it 'feels' like to be Hungry or Satisfied. I know that may sound ridiculous but I have gone 48 hours at a time with little or no difficulty or hunger pangs. This, in part, is the reason I battle with my weight; I would not eat for long periods then binge on high carb and fast foods.

Does anyone have any suggestion on overcoming emotional eating?

[Elsie150]

Recognize it for what it is and have a plan in place before a situation arises. IE..come to the boards...call a friend...go for a walk...head for the gym...eat a small fat/protein snack. Know that you are worth more than whatever piece of food you are thinking of eating. JMO

[frankenspine]

Good advice. Thanks

[Neecy]

Also - if you can - try structuring your meals so you don't go for more than 6 hours without eating something.