VILLAGE Coventry - Eating habits

The big three

Be aware that the three main causes of eating when we are not hungry are:

1. Habit
2. Boredom
3. Stress

1. Habit

• Change a bad habit for a good habit
• Stop and think about why you do this particular counterproductive habit

2. Boredom

• Take up a hobby that you will really enjoy
• Do something stimulating
• Do something active
• Pamper yourself – but not with food or drink

3. Stress

• Try to eliminate the source of the stress
• Recognise that this is stress and put in place measures to combat it
• Take a brisk walk
• Practice deep breathing and relaxation techniques regularly
• Get more sleep and plan for this
• Keep your vitamin and mineral status high