8 Questions to Help Quit Emotional Eating

December 06, 2017 "Feeling confident is an important part of success. One way to boost your confidence is to allow mistakes. Don't expect perfection. Instead, learn from your mistakes and forge ahead."— Kristin S. Vickers, Ph.D., L.P. Overcome Obstacles Are you an emotional eater? Do you turn to food for comfort? Perhaps you munch on chips or sweets when you're stressed. It's tempting to cozy up under the covers with a treat when you're feeling a little down, especially during the winter months — but don't let emotionally charged food choices keep you from reaching your goals. Take the first step to better health by answering these questions to see if you suppress emotions by overeating. Take the quiz now » Nutrition 101 How olive oil helps your heart All fats are dense in calories, but not all need to be shunned by those following a healthy-eating plan. In fact, some fats — such as olive oil — are considered to be heart healthy. Why? Read on to find out. Learn the benefits of olive oil » Today's Exercise Tip Workout blahs? Try this solution If you're not jazzed by solitary workouts, branch out. Invite a friend, neighbor, co-worker, your partner or your kids to join you. You can also take a class at your gym or local fitness center. Social support can help you maintain motivation. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities Ads by Swoop Type 2 Diabetes Info Get Help Managing Your Glucose with a Basal Insulin Option. Learn More Psoriasis Treatment Explore a Treatment Option for Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis Advanced Stomach Cancer Learn About a Treatment Option for Advanced Stomach Cancer What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? - Moderate/Severe RA Treatment Learn About Rheumatoid Arthritis and A Possible Treatment Option Today BECOME A MEMBER! The Mayo Clinic Diet on Wednesday December 06, 2017. Copyright 2017 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy