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By Elizabeth Scott, M.S., About.com Guide to Stress Management

Could Stress Be Making Your Fat? Resources for Emotional Eaters

Monday September 22, 2008
Take The Stress and Weight Gain Test Stress can contribute to weight gain in several ways. If you’re having trouble with your weight and wonder what role stress may be playing, or if you just want information and resources for healthy change, this is the quiz for you! The following 10 questions are each designed to help you assess a different aspect of your lifestyle to determine if you may benefit from some simple changes that can help you keep your weight under control when you’re stressed. At the end of the quiz, you’ll find resources that pertain to your specific situation.

What Causes Emotional Eating? Even if we know what we’re supposed to be eating, there are additional factors that influence how much and what type of food we consume. One of these factors is stress, which is linked to increased emotional eating. Emotional eating has many causes. Learn about the main reasons—besides hunger—that stressed people eat, and find resources to stop emotional eating.

How To Stop Emotional Eating

As anyone who’s watching their weight will tell you, hunger is just one of many reasons that people eat. If you’re an emotional eater, you may find yourself eating to deal with uncomfortable emotions, using food as a reward when you’re happy, and craving sweets or unhealthy snacks when stressed. This article can help you to cut down emotional eating and develop healthier eating habits—even when stressed!

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