How To Break Patterns Of Emotional Eating

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May 1, 2023

In this insightful conversation, Marc David, a bestselling author and founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, discusses the natural origins of emotional eating. He emphasizes that it's not about willpower, but understanding our emotional needs. Marc shares effective strategies to reshape our relationship with food and recognizes obesity coupled with nutritional deficiencies. The role of storytelling in recovery is highlighted, showcasing how personal narratives can foster healing and self-awareness, leading to healthier choices.

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INSIGHT

Emotional Eating Is Natural

Emotional eating is natural and ingrained in our DNA, providing instant comfort.
It becomes problematic when it's our only emotional regulation strategy.

ADVICE

Find Alternative Coping Mechanisms

When you feel the urge to eat emotionally, ask yourself: "What else can I do to regulate my emotions?"
Find alternative sources of pleasure and comfort like spending time with loved ones, enjoying hobbies, or listening to music.

ADVICE

Check In With Yourself

Before opening the fridge, pause and identify your feelings and needs.
Address the underlying need directly, such as calling a friend if lonely, instead of turning to food.

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Many of us turn to food as a form of comfort, whether it’s due to not being able to tolerate difficult feelings or not having other forms of pleasure, and it leads to a dependence on using food to soothe and disconnect from our emotions. What we don’t realize is that emotional eating is natural and inborn, and it’s not a matter of having too little willpower. The good news is there are so many things we can do to break unhealthy patterns and cultivate a different relationship with food.

In today’s episode, I talk with Marc David and Lisa Lampanelli about why so many of us find ourselves eating when stricken with tough emotions, why it’s normal, and what to do about it.

Marc David, MA, is the bestselling author of the books Nourishing Wisdom: A Mind-Body Approach to Nutrition and Well-Being and The Slow Down Diet: Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss, a frequent speaker and consultant, and host of the celebrated Psychology of Eating Podcast. Marc is also the founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating, the world’s only health coaching program devoted to teaching the principles of dynamic eating psychology and mind-body nutrition.

You probably recognize Lisa Lampanelli’s name from the world of comedy, where she has had a career spanning more than 30 years. She has numerous tours, Grammy nominations, and national TV guest appearances and specials under her belt. Lisa made national headlines in 2012 when she lost more than 100 pounds with the help of bariatric surgery. The comedian went on to speak with unflinching honesty about her lifelong food and body-image issues and has since gone from insulter to inspirer. Now in her 50s, she’s done a career overhaul and works as a life coach, food and body-image workshop leader, speaker, and storyteller.

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