How I Stopped Stress Eating: 5 Ways to Stop Cravings (Emotional Eating)

The video discusses stress eating, its causes, and how it affects weight gain. Stress triggers hormonal changes, leading to increased appetite and preference for sugary foods. Compensatory habits like smoking and lack of exercise also contribute to weight gain. The video outlines five strategies to combat stress eating: exercise, meditation, maintaining a food diary, healthy snacking, and seeking help.

What hormone is initially released by the adrenal gland in response to stress, temporarily suppressing appetite?

• Cortisol

• Serotonin

• Insulin

• Epinephrine

Which hormones are responsible for the increased craving for sugary foods during stress?

• Leptin and ghrelin

• Insulin and serotonin

• Adrenaline and dopamine

• Cortisol and graylin

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of stress eaters?

• Feeling guilty after eating

• Eating when not hungry

• Preferring salty snacks

• Using food as a reward

What is one effective strategy to manage stress eating by increasing awareness of food intake?

• Exercising regularly

• Maintaining a food diary

• Avoiding all snacks

• Meditation

Why is it important to seek help if you are emotionally unstable and struggling with stress eating?

• It demonstrates a strong personality

• It shows weakness

• It can help you avoid all stress

• It is unnecessary if you exercise