Consuming unhealthy foo "3 ,_.,r:_---1f*_ - .2, . - . _ . . . | ..;:.-1', 3- "."'\\1'- 4. . .-; 3x .- '_._. verywel > ~,:? -,-3 . .33.. \"33%;. ._ .?'1,: There are psychological and physiological reasons we turn to food for comfort. Many emotions such as anger, sadness, loneliness, and happiness can lead to overeating. Emotional eating is a major barrier to weight loss. As noted in this chapter, knowing that you are eating is not the same as eating mindfully. Mindfulness involves paying attention and being continuously present with the experience. Cathy Leman, a nutritional counselor, says tracking food and identifying your mood while eating is eye-opening: "Many times people have no idea that they turn to food when feeling lonely or frustrated.\" 1. Cathy Leman says one way to increase awareness is tracking food and identifying your mood while eating (an application of mindfulness). She says the type and amount of food may be astonishing once it's in writing. Do you agree? Is keeping a log of your eating habits a practical solution for you? . If you are motivated to pull into the next drive-through fast food restaurant or empty the cookie jar, Leman says develop nonfood coping skills. For example, relax with a warm bath and a cup of tea. What are some examples that would work for you