These days, when I am down or upset, all I want to do is dive into a bag of chips or gorge on some namkeen or bread. I am not hungry for food but I am hungry for love and somehow eating that food makes me feel loved! As a result, I have gained some kilos back.
It hasn’t been an easy time for most of us. Lockdown, loss of jobs, loneliness, pressures and the inability to meet other people or even use entertainment as a stress buster. How does one stop emotional eating?
I have no qualms in admitting I am no saint. If I see delicious food sitting in my refrigerator or kitchen, I will be tempted to eat it. I have done my fair share of binging especially in those moments of loneliness or stress! There are times I wonder how does my stomach accomodate all this food? Probably like people say its made of infinite plastic !
So, the next best thing I can do is not get it home in the first place. I choose foods which are low in calories, high in proteins and can be binged on without regret.
But these days I have discovered food like mangoes, watermelons, rice puffs mixed with peanuts, chickpeas which could serve as an alternative to those high calorie stress busters. Low fat popcorn is also an interesting option. I have made a mix of all low calorie namkeens which I eat with sugar free chutney, onions and tomatoes whenever I fewl hungry!
I have realized eating fat laden food will not solve my problems but only increase them. When I am upset I distract myself by writing articles like these or watching something inspiring. Its a struggle but I know I will overcome it!
My Fat Loss Journey 