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In this episode of the Becoming Thin Podcast, host Chris Terrell guides listeners through their journey to address emotional eating.
Chris, who has successfully lost 125 pounds, reveals the intricacies of emotional eating and how it is often mistakenly treated as a chemical addiction rather than a psychological compulsion.
Through listener questions from the Becoming Thin Facebook group, Chris explores topics such as the difference between harmless emotional eating and harmful patterns, and how to spot and interrupt emotional eating in real-time.
Chris offers practical advice, emphasizing awareness, self-honesty, and compassion in navigating the habit of emotional eating, aiming to help listeners create meaningful changes in their lifestyle and attitudes toward food.
00:00 Introduction and Host's Weight Loss Journey
01:17 Listener Questions and Emotional Eating Series
02:38 Understanding Emotional Eating as a Psychological Compulsion
05:47 Differentiating Between Healthy and Problematic Emotional Eating
07:21 Recognizing Emotional Eating Patterns
11:10 Listener Question: Recognizing Emotional Eating
25:22 Listener Question: Emotional Eating and Intuitive Eating
35:22 Designated Mealtime Exceptions
35:57 Pre-Planning Treats and Portions
36:37 Recognizing Emotional Eating Patterns
37:34 Building Awareness and Self-Trust
38:16 Investigating Emotional Eating Triggers
44:33 Phases of Emotional Eating
01:01:19 Controlled Enjoyment vs. Emotional Eating
01:05:26 Final Thoughts and Encouragement