103. The Top 5 Feelings that Spark Emotional Eating

You’re not always eating because you’re hungry. More often than not, you’re eating because your brain is looking for a break from a feeling. In this episode of Weight Loss Made Simple, Dr. Stacy breaks down the five most common emotions that trigger emotional eating — and what you can do instead.

We’ll cover:

• 😐 Boredom — why wandering into the pantry isn’t about hunger
• 😰 Stress & Anxiety — how cortisol ramps up cravings and what to do to calm your nervous system
• 💤 Exhaustion — why “bed, not bread” is the real fix for fatigue
• 😔 Loneliness — how food pretends to comfort, but connection actually heals
• 😠 Frustration/Overwhelm — why eating feels like hitting pause, and how to take one small step forward instead

You’ll hear the exact thoughts your brain uses to justify emotional eating — like “I deserve this” or “I just need a break” — and learn how to break the cycle with healthier strategies.

✨ Big takeaway: Food only fixes hunger. When you can name the feeling, you reclaim the power.

👉 Want to dive deeper? Grab access to my End Emotional Eating Vault www.sugarfreemd.com/vault — 14 powerful mindset-shifting lessons designed to help you stop emotional eating for good.

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