Winter Tips from the June  2024 Support Group

Strategies for Managing Emotional Eating

Identifying Triggers:

• We discussed the importance of recognizing emotional eating triggers, such as stress, boredom, or loneliness.
• Keeping a food journal was suggested as a useful tool to track eating patterns and emotions.

Developing Healthy Coping Mechanisms:

• Ideas included physical activities like walking or yoga, engaging in hobbies, and practicing mindfulness or meditation.
• Reaching out for support from friends, family, and  or  the team was identified as important.

Mindful Eating Techniques:

• Practicing mindful eating by savoring each bite, eating slowly, and paying attention to hunger and fullness cues.
• Weight Maintenance Post-Surgery

Consistent Meal Planning:

• Emphasis on planning meals and snacks to avoid impulsive eating and to ensure balanced nutrition.

Setting Realistic Goals:

• Focusing on small, achievable goals and celebrating progress along the way to stay motivated.