Emotional eating can prevent weight loss and lead to frustration. Overcoming emotional eating takes time, patience, and self-reflection.

A structured meal plan helps avoid hunger pangs and reduces the likelihood of impulsive eating. Exercise can help manage negative emotions without using food as compensation. Use these seven tips as a guide to combat emotional eating and achieve your goal of a healthy, balanced lifestyle. This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication.