We're all guilty of eating our feelings from time to time. It can happen to anyone for any reason — a bad day at work, a stressful time at home, a plan falling short. We start emotional eating because eating is an inherently satisfying activity—and it must be! You feel good when you eat things you like. However, the problem arises when this is our only coping mechanism for dealing with difficult situations. Learning how to stop emotional eating can help us break or prevent unhealthy eating habits. 

In this episode, Keri Williams and Dr Matthea Rentea talked about the causes of emotional hunger and how it affects our mood and hormones. They also discussed their inspiring weight loss journey and explained why diets don't always work. Finally, they imparted tried-and-true advice on how to stop emotional eating. 

Don't miss out on this episode if you're looking for the most practical ways to manage binge eating and experience consistent weight loss! 

3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode:

1. Discover a critical step on how to stop emotional eating.
2. Find out why stress drastically increases weight gain.
3. Learn simple steps to eat and feel better.

Episode Highlights

• [06:43] Issues with Returning to Work
• [10:18] The Benefits of Being Off Work
• [14:14] How to Regain Confidence
• [19:17] What to Do When You’re Back to Work
• [21:41] Sharing Your Situation
• [26:46] Acknowledge Your Skills
• [31:33] Nipping Stress and Burnout in the Bud
• [35:27] How to Avoid and Prevent Burnout
• [42:15] Top Tips for Going Back to Work

Resources

• Sign up for our FREE webinar 'How to cope when a doctor dies by suicide'. FREE webinar for doctors
• Sustainable Weight Loss: The School of Sustainable Weight Loss. You Are Not a Frog is proud to be an affiliate of the school, meaning we receive a small commission if you sign up through our link and you also get a 10% discount! We’re thrilled to be supporting Keri and Matthea in this important work.
• Burnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• Connect with Keri: Website | Instagram | Linktree | Youtube 
• Connect with Matthea: Email | Instagram | Linktree 

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