6 Easy Ways to Control Your Eating Triggers

December 23, 2015 "Accept life's challenges. Try to see challenges as opportunities that will help lead you toward joy in your life."— Kristin S. Vickers Douglas, Ph.D., L.P. Overcoming Obstacles 6 strategies to help control eating triggers Do certain situations — like family gatherings — cause you to eat too much? Identifying the situations that trigger poor eating habits can help you develop strategies to overcome them. Read on to see if any of these areas trip you up. Then try the simple solutions to inspire healthy changes during the holidays and in your everyday life. Reverse bad habits with these tips » Move More Stay active this holiday season Between family gatherings, shopping trips and decorating, it can be hard to squeeze in a workout. Yet it's important to keep physical activity on your daily to-do list during this fun — and often trying — time of year. Find out how physical activity helps lower stress and manages the impact of those extra indulgences! Burn off added calories » Today's Fitness Tip Warm up before you work out Before each exercise session, warm up for five to 10 minutes to gradually rev up your cardiovascular system and increase blood flow to your muscles. Try a low-intensity version of your planned activity. For example, if you plan to walk, warm up by walking slowly. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization. Proceeds from website advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any non-Mayo products or services. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! Thanks for joining our mailing list, drmohamedeid2011@gmail.com, for the Mayo Clinic Diet on Wednesday December 23, 2015. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright 2015 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905. All rights reserved. | Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy