Emotional eating has a bad reputation in the wellness community, and it certainly can be problematic. But here's why it can also be a good thing. There’s a reason why the phrase “eating your feelings” ...

We’ve all been there: you stick to your meal plan, hit every workout during the week, and feel totally in control. But then the weekend hits, and suddenly you’re elbow-deep in a bag of chips or ...

We have all seen the romantic comedies where the main character has some kind of devastating breakup and turns to emotional eating of junk food or ice cream for comfort. I think at some point or ...

Emotional eating is something that many of us do—we’re stressed, we’re feeling badly, or, maybe we don’t know why just then that we’re doing it—but we find something, usually quickly, to munch on or ...

Do you find yourself reaching for food when you’re stressed, sad, tired, or anxious? If yes, then you could be an emotional eater. As a dietitian who has worked closely with emotional eaters for years ...

Share on Pinterest Experts say emotional eating should be addressed before a person is prescribed a weight loss drug. Justin Paget/Getty Images A new study reports that weight loss medications may not ...

You avoid mirrors, dodge cameras, and cancel plans because seeing yourself feels distressing and overwhelming. It feels like food controls your life. You promise yourself, “This time will be different ...

Emotional eating happens when emotions, rather than physical hunger, drive food choices. Many people turn to food as a way to cope with stress, boredom, or other feelings, often without realizing it.

While GLP-1 drugs can alter the chemistry of hunger in powerful ways, they don’t necessarily help with the emotional and psychological factors often found at the root of eating disorders. There is ...

Trying to follow a diet but keep falling off track? Experts explain seven emotional triggers, such as stress, guilt, ...