emotional eating

You can see the implications for Structured Eating. We often rush our meals and eat as if on autopilot. It's common for people to eat while watching TV, reading the paper, or working at the computer - and sometimes doing all three at once! I speak to many people at Structure House who say that they "graze" or just "fill up," as if they're cows or cars. Many people eat - and often overeat - without paying much attention to the food in front of them. In this way, you miss out on the experience of eating.

The Structure House Weight Loss Plan: Achieve Your Ideal Weight Through a New Relationship with Food author: Gerard J. Musante asin: 074328691X

Lisa is a classic emotional eater. She uses food to escape and soothe negative emotions, and responds to upsetting internal triggers in a repetitive, automatic self-defeating way. If you find yourself eating when you are not really hungry, Lisa's story of relapse recovery may provide strategies to help you get back in control.

Lisa's Story