8 Questions to Help Quit Emotional Eating

December 09, 2015 "Feeling confident is an important part of success. One way to boost your confidence is to allow mistakes. Don't expect perfection. Instead, learn from your mistakes and forge ahead."— Kristin S. Vickers Douglas, Ph.D., L.P. Overcome Obstacles Are you an emotional eater? Do you turn to food for comfort? Perhaps you munch on chips or sweets when you're stressed. It's tempting to cozy up under the covers with a treat when you're feeling a little down, especially during the winter months — but don't let emotionally charged food choices keep you from reaching your goals. Take the first step to better health by answering these questions to see if you suppress emotions by overeating. Take the quiz now » Nutrition 101 How olive oil helps your heart All fats are dense in calories, but not all need to be shunned by those following a healthy-eating plan. In fact, some fats — such as olive oil — are considered to be heart healthy. Why? Read on to find out. Learn the benefits of olive oil » Today's Exercise Tip Workout blahs? Try this solution If you're not jazzed by solitary workouts, branch out. Invite a friend, neighbor, co-worker, your partner or kids to join you. You can also take a class at your gym or local fitness center. Social support can help you maintain motivation. 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 09, 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