Tips on Stress Eating

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Anyone else here a stress eater?

I just read this in my e-mail. It's a SBD Daily Dish. I think that anyone can get them for free if they sign up at the web site. I have been known to be wrong sometimes though.

No More Stress-Eating!

It's common to respond to stress by distracting yourself with your favorite comfort foods. Here, healthier ways to cope:

1. Stick with the program. If you follow the guidelines set forth by The South Beach Diet®, you'll be less likely to have cravings and, thus, less likely to turn to food when you face stress. Plus, snacks are encouraged on the plan, so you won't feel deprived.
2. Keep your hands busy. Find something else to do with your hands besides eat. Keep the daily crossword handy, knock off some chores, or distract yourself by calling your friends or family. (Don't use the kitchen phone!)
3. Be ready for stress snack-attacks. It's worth repeating that snacks are encouraged on the South Beach Diet®, so keep the right foods on hand. Make sure you've got a supply of crunchy vegetables like celery sticks, green and red pepper strips, cauliflower buds, and broccoli florets — you can even cut them up and stash them in resealable bags in your veggie drawer. Feel the urge to dip? Try hummus or eggplant dip, or a bit of low-fat cheese (6 grams or less per ounce). Also, stock your cupboards and desk drawers with nonperishable South Beach Diet®-friendly items like nuts; high-fiber, whole-grain crackers and cereals; dried apricots; and even cans of water-packed tuna.