{"id":1268,"date":"2020-10-02T12:23:59","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T12:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yhangry.com\/\/?p=1268"},"modified":"2024-08-30T08:34:07","modified_gmt":"2024-08-30T08:34:07","slug":"emotional-eating-societal-obligation-social-media-major-obstacles-to-eating-healthy-how-we-can-overcome-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yhangry.com\/emotional-eating-societal-obligation-social-media-major-obstacles-to-eating-healthy-how-we-can-overcome-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Emotional eating, societal obligation & social media: Major obstacles to eating healthy & how we can overcome them"},"content":{"rendered":"
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How often have we over-eaten because we were feeling low, lonely or just bored? The thing is, there is food for every mood and our eating habits are mostly stimulated from emotional hunger rather than physical hunger.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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In today\u2019s times, our mind has stopped differentiating between these two terms. This means that even though the body is full, we end up eating extra for emotional fulfilment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Intuitive eating is an eating style that promotes healthy eating habits by making you aware of your own body needs. The motive is to make you realise when to STOP eating. In the long run, it not only helps you shed extra calories but also promotes awareness and a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The big question is, how to achieve this kind of intuitiveness?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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  1. Reject dieting and starving yourself. Stop over-thinking about what you eat. The first step to achieving intuitiveness is to be mentally healthy. Be comfortable in your skin and happy about your body. This will automatically raise your self esteem and that\u2019s half the job done.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  2. If you are hungry, EAT. It\u2019s not easy to make the shift from emotional hunger to physical hunger in a day or two. So, don\u2019t expect quick results.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  3. Once you achieve the first two points, start respecting your body. Don\u2019t eat the leftovers simply because it\u2019s getting wasted. Remember: Your body is not a dump bag. It isn\u2019t ideal to waste food but thrusting it into your body is worse.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  4. Treat your stomach as a person. Listen to it. Follow its instructions. It will automatically guide you towards intuitiveness.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  5. Come up with alternative means to overcome your mood swings. If you are angry, go for a run around the park. If feeling low, cheer yourself up with a comic movie on netflix or swing along to Timberlake\u2019s Can\u2019t stop the feeling<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  6. Eating food has to be an enjoyable experience. Stop multitasking. Relish your dish, smell the spices and let your taste buds sense the flavours.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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  7. Exercise, Exercise, Exercise. Shift your focus from losing weight to feeling energized. Work out because the amazing endorphins will keep you happy and positive all day long.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    To eat intuitively, we may have to relearn how to trust our bodies. To do that, we need to distinguish between physical and emotional hunger. It is a gradual process but becoming aware of the difference is the first step towards a healthier lifestyle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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    Speaking of overeating, the impact of \u2018societal obligation\u2019 cannot be neglected. When you say yes to an extra scoop of ice-cream at a work party, you are merely eating to give company or don\u2019t mind a few extra calories. Getting extra cups of coffee during office breaks, ordering less\/more at a restaurant out of fear of being judged, becoming conscious of your eating style are some of the common consequences of societal pressure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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    How to fix this ?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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    1. Learn to refuse politely.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    2. Collect all your coffee cups and count the number of cups by the end of the day. Do the same for alcohol.<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n
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    3. Be yourself. People will like you for having a positive and confident personality. Nobody likes a camouflage.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n\n
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      There is no denying that food is huge on social media. Infact, pizza is the most instagrammable food today. That\u2019s followed by steak and sushi. There are more than 1.7 billion recipe pins on Pinterest. BuzzFeed\u2019s Tasty, a food oriented page on Facebook, has over 3.5 million followers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      It\u2019s almost impossible to scroll through the feed without coming across #foodporn, #foodie pictures, videos or memes. Exposure to food via social media has knowingly or unknowingly shaped up our eating habits.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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      Assess yourself and COUNT THE DOTS: About a decade ago-<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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