30 percent of people in Germany eat out of a feeling. Emotional eaters like to reach for food when they experience unpleasant feelings.
Loneliness, anger and fear are typical triggers. Obesity is a common side effect of emotional eating. Four strategies to avoid emotional eating can help you lose weight. Become aware of your harmful behavior patterns if you are an emotional eater. Practice paying attention to your body's signals and stop eating when you are full. If the craving for a snack is so great that you have to grab something edible, choose healthy alternatives.