"I Lost Half My Weight!" - Page 4  kristy martin's weight loss
scrapbook Special Offer  Kristy used to scour her kitchen for a
snack whenever she felt bored — and she isn't alone. "Boredom,
anger, depression, and self-criticism commonly cause people to
reach for food," says Roger Gould, M.D., author of Shrink
Yourself. "Food is self-medicating; people use it to shut their
minds off from what they're feeling. But that also shuts off
their awareness of how many calories they're consuming." Here's
how to stop emotional eating before it starts.  1. IDENTIFY THE
EMOTION. Ask yourself if you're really hungry before you take a
bite. If the answer is no, think about why you want to eat.
"Pause and sort through your feelings," Gould says.  2. DISTRACT
YOURSELF. "Find a way to deal with those emotions other than
with food," says Gould. If you're angry, call a friend to vent.
Bored? Go for a walk or check your email. If you're stressed,
try deep breathing, or if you're low, watch a funny YouTube
clip. Soon, the feeling