This is one of the most complex situations to counteract in the process of new and healthier habits, so today I want to give you some tips to overcome it.
It is not possible overnight to have new habits, but step by step the desired changes are achieved, it is important to persevere.
Why do use eating food to escape anxiety?
It is necessary to have a diagnosis of this situation, it is not a subject in which we can generalize since all organisms are different.
For example, there are people more prone to stress and this leads them to develop an anxiety about food, it is important to always analyze the causes of anxiety.
In this case, what each person should review is the reason why they want to eat so much, it is not about removing hunger just for the sake of it.
Let’s see some tips
As I mentioned, you have to analyze the causes of that anxiety that leads to eating all the time, it is the fundamental thing, but, I have some
tips to give you to help you a little in this process:
Copious drinks
When you have an uncontrollable desire to eat, you can resort to having something, be it a hot or cold drink.
Increasing the amount of water per day will also help you feel full, an aromatic between meals can also be a good solution.
High fiber foods
According to your nutritional plan, you can include foods rich in fiber because these provide a greater feeling of fullness, well managed within your nutritional plan, they will provide great benefits for your health.
Five meals a day
As well as the previous advice, considering your personalized nutritional plan, it is recommended that you have five meals a day. Within those 5, there are your three main meals and 2 snacks in between.
Avoid long periods of time without eating, because you can counteract that feeling of wanting to eat with portions and adequate food between meals.
Begins to differentiate between hunger and anxiety
Try to be very aware of your emotions, every time you feel the need to eat, take a good look at whether you are actually hungry or if, on the contrary, it is just an impulse of anxiety.
When that happens, do a simple concentration and breathing exercise, remember your goals and think that it is not necessary to eat unnecessarily, ending the effects of the effort made.
Give importance to the moment of eating
When you go to eat, prepare your body, give it the place and the necessary importance.
Eat without worries, enjoy the food, chew well and do not do alternate activities.
It is important that you teach your body about eating schedules, so it will also be easier to combat anxiety about eating.
Do exercise
This is the most important advice that I will give you as a Fitness coach to combat anxiety: exercise!
I have always mentioned that a good diet should go hand in hand with physical activity, and as we have also seen, exercise reduces stress and is good for mental health.
Surely if you suffer from anxiety, you can combat it with a good exercise routine.
Also by exercising, you will raise your self-esteem, release endorphins and you will be able to sleep better.
Without a doubt, it is important that if your level of anxiety increases and you feel that it is something uncontrollable, you should seek professional help.
