binging, calorie deficit, eating disorders, emotional eating, food restriction, healthy eating, hunger, overeating
Understanding hunger is the pillar for health seekers serious about combating their eating disorders. Once hunger is understood, it becomes simpler to distinguish between the physical need for food and the emotional desire to compensate for emotional stress by binging on food. Understanding the hunger spectrum Most people who attempt to lose weight begin by ...
Overeating can pose a challenge if you’re aiming for a balanced diet. However, it’s essential to understand that the definition of overeating is subjective. What might seem excessive to you could be a modest portion to someone else. Recognizing and acknowledging overeating is the foundational step in your dieting journey. Symptoms of overeating include gas, ...
There are some differences between true hunger (physical) versus non-food hunger (emotional), but we’ve all had those hard days when we reach for a “treat” to make us feel happier. Today, we take a look at hunger, the signal from our biology based on lack of key nutrients from real food after many hours without ...
Need some tips in dealing with emotional eating? We live in unsettling times. Emotions are peaking daily as we hear the news and reports of COVID-19 cases. The first thing many people do under stress is to reach for food. For many people, stress-eating is not just a pattern, it has even become second nature. ...
Finding comfort in food is quite common these days, and it is called emotional eating. Emotional eating refers to using food to make yourself feel better — i.e., filling your stomach rather than filling your emotional needs. People can often feel hungry if their diet lacks protein, fiber, or fat, which all promote a feeling ...