SAN DIEGO — According to recent reports, up to 50% of Americans have a “disordered” relationship with exercise, their body and food.
So, how can you determine if you've fallen into a bad relationship with food, and more importantly, what can you do about it?
Author, certified health coach, and life mentor, Kimberly Lou, joined Morning Extra to talk about how to break out of your unhealthy relationship with food.
Top Reasons for Developing Unhealthy Relationships with Food
- Stress
- Friends and Family
- Lack of planning
How to deal with triggers before they come up:
- Plan your meals
- Deal with your "Big" Emotions head on;
- Practice Self Care
- Use Journaling to Discover and Learn
- Drink Water
- Serve Others
What to do if you or a loved one has fallen into a bad relationship with food?
- Never deal with it alone
- Call a therapist or Integrative Mentor
Want to learn more about how to kick those unhealthy habits to the curb? Get Kimberly Lou’s book, Becoming Who You’re Meant To Be, here.