Stop Stress Eating in Just 10 Minutes

A simple way to overcome stress eating is below. Use it anywhere and anytime! Stress is a big part of our lives but it does not have to undo your health. Use the simple 6 step process below and find a more relaxed and self-empowered you!

1. Breathe

Take a deep breath and hold it for a few seconds. Release it slowly and steadily. I recommend breathing in through the nose and our through the mouth.

2. Acceptance

Notice your body and become aware of where you hold your tension, stress and anxiety. Instead of trying to fix anything, let your current state of tension be entirely acceptable. It is what it is. Whatever you are feeling is ok! The first step is to accept the feeling and not fight it.

3. Pure Expression

Take out a pad of paper and a pen, and for the next few minutes describe how your current situation, record how your body feels, what emotions you are experiencing. Writing allows the adrenaline filled stress energy to begin moving out of your body.

4. Offer Reassurance

Stress is a painful experience in which you believe that you lack the resources, time or capacity to lead yourself through the situation. By losing yourself in food when you are feeling stress, you surrender your ability to act with personal power and effectiveness. To counter this belief and habitual response, let yourself know that you are safe no matter what is happening. Reassure yourself that even if you don't know exactly how to handle the situation, you are capable of making wise decisions.

5. Invite Positive Insights

Once again, take several deep breaths. Much of what you are feeling is an outpouring of adrenaline, making the situation seem like an emergency. Remind yourself that no matter how it feels right now, it is not an emergency. Decide that you will not make reactionary, limited, or fearful choices while in a pumped up adrenal state.

6. The process of Change

Take another deep breath and stand up. If you still feel the need to stress eat, then go ahead and eat. Give yourself credit for trying something new. The more you use this process the more effective it will be.