What's Behind Emotional Eating?

In this episode of The Powerful Project, V and Kirsty dive deep into the topic of emotional eating and its connection with stress.

They distinguish between physical hunger and emotional hunger, discussing how stress often triggers emotional eating. And they also cover healthy coping mechanisms like mindfulness, meditation, and physical exercise to manage stress. 

This episode also covers the importance of seeking professional help, like seeing a psychologist, and practicing self-compassion. They address maintaining balanced meals to help manage hunger, nourish and balance blood sugar to reduce the likelihood of emotional eating.

00:00 Introduction to Emotional Eating

00:17 Understanding Hunger vs. Emotional Eating

00:55 The Psychology Behind Emotional Eating

01:50 Common Triggers for Emotional Eating

02:45 The Impact of Stress on Eating Habits

03:12 Physical Stress and Its Effects

04:07 Building Resilience to Manage Stress

07:52 Strategies to Combat Emotional Eating

18:45 Mindfulness and Meditation Techniques

23:32 The Role of Physical Activity in Stress Relief

24:38 The Power of Boxing for Stress Relief

25:45 Emotional Release Through Physical Activity

28:10 Managing Stress as a Personal Trainer

33:38 The Importance of Setting Boundaries

37:15 Self-Compassion and Emotional Eating

41:59 Seeking Professional Help and Final Thoughts

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