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How to Stop Stress Eating: Practical Tips
7 min read • Updated Dec 2025
Stress eating can sabotage your health goals. Here's how to stop.
Identify Triggers
- Work stress
- Boredom
- Loneliness
- Anxiety
- Lack of sleep
Healthy Coping Strategies
- Go for a walk
- Call a friend
- Practice deep breathing
- Drink water first
- Wait 10 minutes before eating
Mindful Eating Tips
- Eat without screens
- Chew slowly
- Notice hunger cues
- Keep a food journal
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