why people tend to eat at the stress?
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America is a consumerist nation. We are raised to buy buy buy, and food is something that needs to bought and therefor eaten so we can buy more.
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It might be that they are comftorable with life and dont have the energy to really stick to a diet.  Or just being with that special someone could let you loose track of eating right
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because its hard work. After a stressful day at work, fighting traffic and putting  kids to bed..the last thing one wants to do is go workout less alone eat a salad.\n\nWe care abt our bodies and health..sometimes too much....the problem here is lack of motivation that most of the world suffers from not their desire to avoid healthy living.
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(m)\n\nOvercoming Stress \nYou Can Fight Back And Win\nWhen you are under extreme amounts of stress, you may feel like there is no way you can overcome your problems. You believe you'll just have to cope until the situation improves. The good thing is, you don't have to put up with the negative effects of stress. You can fight back and come out on top. It's not hard to do. Here are several ways to make yourself a winner when the pressure starts to mount.\n\n\nGo with H 2 0\nAmazingly, drinking water can greatly improve how you feel. Water is often overlooked even though it is the most essential nutrient. You know how it feels when things get tough. Your mouth gets dry, you start to sweat and your heart begins to palpitate. Sometimes when under stress, you may also forget to drink. This can lead to dehydration and even more severe symptoms. Get some water and help your body return to its normal state. \n\n\nSet it aside\nSometimes it is actually best to put aside a stressful problem until a later time when it can be dealt with more effectively. This isn't procrastination if used in a proper manner. Maybe you are having problems with a co-worker or family member. You may want to confront them, but you also know that they aren't ready to discuss the issue. Waiting another day or two could help both of you be better prepared to handle the problem. \n\n\nAvoid snack attacks\nYour first reaction to a stressful situation may be to reach for a candy bar. Unfortunately, this can do more harm than good.\nAlthough you may get a quick high from the sugar, you will probably send your blood sugar on a roller coaster. After the initial good feeling of indulgence wears off, you may experience even more tiredness and anxiety. Try healthy snacks like fruits or fresh vegetables instead. \n\n\nFind an outlet\nThere is usually pent up energy building inside you during a tough situation. What you may need to find is a way to release it.\nHaving a good cry or laughing with a friend may be just the cure you are needing. By dealing with your stress in a positive manner, you can turn around a negative situation. Keep these tips in mind the next time you feel pressure or anxiety. As with any problem, in order to feel better, you have to take care of yourself.
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People eat when they are depressed because some foods make your body release small amounts serotonin, which is a chemical your brain is not getting enough of when you're depressed.
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stress could be one problem...
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When you cry (this sounds corny but....) everything inside of you gets very worked up, you've been alive long enough to have eaten a lot of different things, chocolate, sugars, salt, any kind of food, your body knows what foods will stimulate, or calm your nerves, therefore causing you to want food.
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Stress is what you make it.  Like many emotional problems we tend to create them when they do not actually exist.  Telling people not to worry about this or that is no help at all.  Friends should take the time to listen.  After understanding what is causing the stress then go through it with them and point out The factors that can be solved and those that cant usually have no real basis.  One of the best help for such people is to get them to talk about it.  When people hear themselves talk they most of the time can see things more clearly.  When you listen to others things don't seem so bad.  The same is true when you listen to yourself talking to some other person.  If there is no one there to talk to then talk to yourself out loud to hear your own words.  People that listen should not criticize but help them understand.
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Exercise is a great stress reliever.  Instead of reaching for food, try going to a walk or run to clear your head.\n\nAlso, try having healthy food around to snack on instead of junk food.  You can crunch on tons of celery for very little calories.
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It is important to deal approprately with stress, because too much stress can make you ill in a multitude of ways.\n\nOne of the best ways to deal with stress is by exercising.
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Digestive problems, stomach pain, and appetite changes are caused by many things. They can be signs of serious problems such as ulcers, gallbladder problems, and reflux disease. They can also be caused by dietary problems and too little exercise. Often, they occur when we're under stress. But they may also be symptoms of depression.\n\nWhen people are depressed, they sometimes develop digestive problems, including nausea and constipation. Partly it's because the gut has the same serotonin and norepinephrine receptors as the brain. Worry, anxiety, and stress can therefore lead to intestinal difficulties. Also, depressed people often don't take good care of themselves. They may not eat enough, they may eat too much, and they may get very little exercise. All this can make the intestinal tract slow down, which can cause stomach problems.
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It's not good because then your body begins to use it's fat for energy...and when you start eating again it will cause you to gain more weight than before.
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I agree with the other respondent, you need to tackle the issue as to what causes you to use food to comfort yourself when you are emotional. There are groups like Overeaters Anonymous who can help you, or you could find a therapist who specializes in eating disorders. As far as getting a handle on it - the second you realize you are in a situation where you're going to go for food in response to your emotions, whip out a notebook, write down what you are feeling & what brought on the need to feed. Remove yourself from the stress so you won't eat - & if you do eat before you stop & write the cause, write down what you ate, as well. A lot of sites recommend that you keep a journal of everything you eat each day so as to have a better idea WHY you're eating & WHAT you grab when the urge hits. It's not hard to fall into an emotional eating pattern - after all, what do we do for a good time? Get together with friends for a meal or snacks! What do we do at weddings, funerals, any family functions? We eat! When you get bored, munch a bag of chips in front of the tv. Go to a hockey game - get goodies at the breaks! It's so hard to avoid emotional eating.  But if you can work to identify what sets you off, you are really ahead in the game. So get a notebook & start writing. Good luck - hang in there, it can be done.
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Some good examples of this are stomach ulcers usually got by really stressed out people or psoriasis also caused by stress.\n\nI'm a diabetic & if I get really upset I tend to have a low blood sugar attack - this happens every time.
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Some people get hypotension after eating, particularly a large meal.  I'm guessing this is because blood is diverted to the GI tract and the brain suffers a temporary reduction in oxygen.  Try eating smaller meals and perhaps resting afterward.
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Stress is caused by many different factors not only in youth but in people as a whole.  Many things cause stress i.e. - world issues, family issues, school issues, friends, health, work.  Stress can lead people to become depressed, lose sleep, become ill, do drugs, argue with others.  Everyone handles stress different ways and how they handle it may not always be the best - doing drugs, seeing a Dr., talking about it with family or friends, attempting suicide.
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Because u can develop an addiction, or ur body needs more salt, fats, etc.\n\nCravings r just ur body SCREAMING for something in particular, i.e vitimans, minerals etc\n\nFor example if u are craving an ice cream ur body may need calcium, so have a glass of milk, or a piece of cheese :D