Eating To Fuel Our Bodies Vs Eating To Respond To Our Emotions; What Is The Difference?

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Caring for a spouse with cancer or any other person can be overwhelming and an emotional rollercoaster Before you know it you are reaching for food in response to what you are feeling Emotional eating isn t the same as physical hunger but it still leads to excessive consumption of calories weight gain and a host of other diseases If you have challenges dealing with your emotions you may unconsciously reach for food when caring for your spouse becomes challenging By using food to soothe unpleasant emotions you automatically increase the odds of becoming an emotional eater Master Certified Life Coach Jillian Lama is here to help us understand the difference between eating for fuel and eating as a response to our emotions And how do we differentiate between the two Resources mentioned on the show Jillian Lama apos s Website Support the show https www buymeacoffee com ReThinking