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Upsetting Thoughts CAN Lead This Habit; Here Is How You Can Avoid It! – Cassie Christopher

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Our bodies use food as fuel to provide energy for our brain muscles heart and lungs But unlike physical hunger upsetting thoughts like fatigue exhaustion guilt anger grief despair can lead to reaching for food for comfort During challenging times it is easier to subconsciously respond to those emotions by reaching for food aka emotional eating Studies show that emotional eating can lead to obesity food dependency and a host of other ailments associated with unhealthy weight gain The holiday season is around the corner you may not be able to attend large family gatherings because it is not the smartest choice for your loved one your loved one may not be feeling well they prefer to stay at home Or this is the first holiday season without your spouse You are in the throes of grief you don t feel like being around other people – that is okay All the above circumstances can unconsciously lead to reaching food In this week s episode Cassie Christopher a body-positive Registered Dietitian breaks down what causes emotional eating in addition she teaches us healthier ways to view food and develop mindful eating habits how to recognize triggers that lead to emotional eating Learning to use food as a fuel for the body and healthier ways to manage our emotions Resources mentioned on the show Cassie apos s Website FREE Heal Emotional Eating Guide Support the show https www buymeacoffee com ReThinking