Think about how often food is offered during times of sadness. A little kid skins their knee when they fall off their bike, you offer them a cookie and all is right with the world again. You get a shot at the doctor's office and they give you a lollipop because you were so brave. We have been trained since we were little kids to equate food with feeling better. We learn to eat to shove down our emotions. Food becomes our comfort; it makes the hurt go way.

How to Conquer the Boredom that Leads to Emotional Eating: Have you ever been on a long road trip and just felt the urge to eat for no apparent reason? You're sitting in the car, just finished lunch, your stomach is not growling, as a matter of fact, it feels a little full. You're not even anywhere near the smell or sight of food. You have no symptoms of hunger. None. Yet, in spite of all this, you have an overwhelming need to just munch on something. Sure you do.

ANXIETY - It's an emotion that can take over and cause your life to turn upside down. We all worry at some point in our life, but ongoing anxiety can cause significant problems in our health. Today, we're going to show you how to conquer the anxiety that leads to emotional eating, and the first step is to identify if anxiety might be the driving force behind some of the choices you're making. How to Conquer the Anxiety that Leads to Emotional Eating...

It has been estimated that approximately 60 million people in the United States, or 20% of the total population, feel lonely. Another study found that 12% of Americans have no one with whom to spend free time or to discuss important matters. There are three basic causes for loneliness or the feeling of alienation: Separation From God, Separation From Others, Separation From Ourselves