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” ...

Emotions before eating strongly influence snack choices, making healthy dieting harder during stressful or happy moments.

All day long we open the refrigerator, eat foods high in sugar and fat and then are filled with feelings of guilt. How can ...

Diving into a bag of chips after a screaming match. Whipping up the world’s biggest ice cream sundae after a breakup. Ordering a pizza with extra cheese to treat yourself after a crummy day at work.

New research from Flinders University has revealed why many people struggle to stick to their dieting goals, particularly ...

If you’ve found yourself stuck in a cycle of overeating, emotional eating, or bingeing—especially after stress, boredom, or shame—you’re not alone. You may feel frustrated, disconnected from your body ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you struggle to get back on track after an emotional eating episode, this short article might be just the thing to help. I'll illustrate with an odd story about my very first paying client if ...

A new study reports that weight loss medications may not be as effective for people with emotional eating issues. Weight loss drugs work by suppressing hunger, so they may not be as beneficial for ...