Emotional Eating - How to Recognize It

Dr. Tracy Marks discusses emotional eating, which is eating to cope with emotions rather than hunger. She explains that emotional eating can occur in various forms, such as eating as a reward, stress eating, or eating out of boredom. Dr. Marks provides three tips to manage emotional eating: recognizing true hunger, eating mindfully, and addressing emotions before eating. These strategies help individuals avoid overeating due to emotional triggers.

What does it mean to eat mindfully, and why is it important?

How can pausing to reflect on emotions before eating help in managing emotional eating?

What is the 'boring food test' and how can it be applied?