The first step for combatting your over-eating nightmare is to figure out WHY you're over-eating. It's linked to a certain emotion, and maybe tasks are piling up at work and you feel like

your drowning. It's possible that your SO is causing problems at home and you can't deal. 

Whatever the issue may be, it's forcing you to seek solace in food. While this

is comforting in the moment, it can have long term harmful effects on your body. 

Instead of filling yourself with food in response to an emotion, choose something that will keep you moving or engaged. For example, if you're feeling sad, call up a friend

or family member you haven't spoken to in a while.

If you find yourself feeling anxious or bored, you could take a hike. This will get your heart rate up in

a positive way. 

Whatever mood you're in, make sure you choose a task that will combat the feeling instead of giving into emotional hunger.

Your emotions can get the better of you in a matter of seconds. Instead of immediately giving into the craving, force yourself to wait. It doesn't have to be 5 minutes, but

allow yourself to really think your decision through before you opt to eat the thing you're craving. 

This short period of time will distance you from the moment that triggered

you. It will allow you to gain some clarity. Chances are, if you wait this short period of time, you'll easily be able to talk yourself out of giving into the

craving.