There is only ONE reason we should eat - to nourish our bodies with healthy fuel. But we all know we consume tons of food for a 1000 different reasons, and very often we confuse hunger with other needs and emotions.

Some of the reasons I used to over eat (and am still coping with from time to time, old habits die hard) - stress, boredom, habit, cravings, etc.

There are some physcial reasons the body feels hunger but isn’t hungry. The body sends out signals and we interpret it as hunger, but our bodies could be thirsty, over tired, or in need of more nutrients (instead of empty calories).

I came across a good article on this by Carol Beck: Are you overeating?.

I also checked out her books Amazon and added them to my wishlist and I will be ordering them soon.

Full & Fulfilled: The Science of Eating to Your Soul’s Satisfaction (Full & Fulfilled)
“If you’re ready to end the struggle with your inner voices, this book is for you. Full and Fulfilled will help you stop the self-hate, self-sabotage, and the unceasing sense of failure about your eating. Instead, you will learn how to use messages from your intuitive eater that will allow you to eat for both pleasure and health.”

and

Nourishing Your Daughter: Help your Child Develop a Healthy Relationship with Food and her Body
“If you have issues with food, odds are your children will too. This book is very helpful in understanding the issues surrounding food and overcoming them.”

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