{"id":43883,"date":"2022-06-18T21:55:44","date_gmt":"2022-06-18T21:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=43883"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"eating-out-of-boredom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/eating-out-of-boredom\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating Out Of Boredom: Why It Happens, And How To Stop It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/eating-out-of-boredom\/#The_Feelings_Thoughts_Action_Cycle\" >The Feelings, Thoughts, Action Cycle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/eating-out-of-boredom\/#How_To_Stop_Yourself_From_Eating_Out_Of_Boredom\" >How To Stop Yourself From Eating Out Of Boredom\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/eating-out-of-boredom\/#1_Identify_Your_Triggers\" >1. Identify Your Triggers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/eating-out-of-boredom\/#2_Distinguish_Psychological_And_Physical_Hunger\" >2. Distinguish Psychological And Physical Hunger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/eating-out-of-boredom\/#3_Dont_Rely_On_Willpower\" >3. Don&#8217;t Rely On Willpower<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/eating-out-of-boredom\/#4_Find_A_Distraction\" >4. Find A Distraction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/eating-out-of-boredom\/#5_Eat\" >5. Eat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/eating-out-of-boredom\/#6_Embrace_Boredom\" >6. Embrace Boredom<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/eating-out-of-boredom\/#What_You_Should_Eat\" >What You Should Eat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/eating-out-of-boredom\/#When_To_Eat\" >When To Eat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/eating-out-of-boredom\/#How_To_Eat\" >How To Eat?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/eating-out-of-boredom\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;ve all been there before\u2014you&#8217;re there holding a full bowl of buttery popcorn one minute and the next minute it&#8217;s empty yet you&#8217;re still hungry. You weren&#8217;t even that hungry to begin with, but somehow the popcorn disappeared. Sound familiar? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If so, you&#8217;re not alone. Overeating out of boredom is a common problem. Multiple studies have identified a connection between emotions and eating habits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1177\/1359105317697813\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). One study found that people who identified as &#8220;emotional eaters&#8221; were more likely to overeat when they felt bored, angry, or stressed (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0195666312003947?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why do we turn to food when we&#8217;re feeling anything but hungry? And how can we break this habit? Here&#8217;s what you need to know.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eating_Out_Of_Boredom\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Feelings_Thoughts_Action_Cycle\"><\/span><strong>The Feelings, Thoughts, Action Cycle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your actions (in this case binge eating out of boredom) don&#8217;t just happen. They&#8217;re influenced by a series of thoughts and emotions that happen in your mind. This is what&#8217;s known as the &#8220;feelings, thoughts, action cycle.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re bored, your mind is looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-stop-snacking\/\">something to do<\/a>. This can lead to restless feelings and anxiety.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And when we&#8217;re feeling anxious or stressed, our bodies produce the hormone cortisol (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5579396\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Research has shown that cortisol can increase our appetite, especially for high-sugar, high-fat foods (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4214609\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s not all\u2014feeling bored can also lead to negative self-talk. You might start thinking things like &#8220;I&#8217;m so bored, there&#8217;s nothing to do&#8221; or &#8220;I&#8217;m so bored, I might as well just eat this entire bag of chips.&#8221; These thoughts can further increase feelings of anxiety and stress, perpetuating the cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biting into that creamy cheesecake or finishing off that bag of chips might give you a momentary sense of relief. It triggers the release of the &#8220;feel good&#8221; hormone dopamine in your brain, providing a sense of pleasure (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3124340\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But once the initial high wears off, you&#8217;re left feeling guilty, ashamed, and stressed\u2014which can lead you to seek out more food to make yourself feel better. It&#8217;s a vicious cycle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/things-to-do-instead-of-eating\/\">Things To Do Instead Of Eating When You\u2019re Bored, Sad, Or Stressed<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eating_Out_Of_Boredom\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43319 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5943-1024x576.png\" alt=\"eating out of boredom\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5943.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5943-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5943.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5943.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Stop_Yourself_From_Eating_Out_Of_Boredom\"><\/span><strong>How To Stop Yourself From Eating Out Of Boredom\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who hasn&#8217;t found themselves snacking out of boredom might advise you to &#8220;just stop&#8221;\u00a0 or &#8220;only eat when you&#8217;re hungry&#8221; But if you&#8217;re an emotional eater, that&#8217;s easier said than done. You might not even be sure when you&#8217;re hungry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is, there are things you can do to break the cycle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Identify_Your_Triggers\"><\/span><strong>1. Identify Your Triggers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normally, hunger triggers our bodies to release a hormone called ghrelin. This hormone signals to our brain that it&#8217;s time to eat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4049314\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). But if you&#8217;re an emotional eater, your triggers might not be physical hunger at all (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15844404\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your triggers for binge eating and your choice of food have everything to do with the five senses\u2014sight, smell, taste, sound, and touch (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/full\/10.1111\/obr.12340\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you might start thinking about food when you see a commercial for your favorite restaurant on TV. Or the smell of cookies baking in the oven might make you crave something sweet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Touch can also be a trigger\u2014for example, if you&#8217;re mindlessly eating out of a bag of chips, you might not notice how much you&#8217;re eating until the bag is empty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step to breaking the cycle is identifying your triggers. Once you know what sets off your urge to eat, you can be on the lookout for those triggers and have a plan in place to avoid them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eating_Out_Of_Boredom\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42202 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3542-1024x576.png\" alt=\"eating out of boredom\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3542.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3542-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3542.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3542-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3542.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Distinguish_Psychological_And_Physical_Hunger\"><\/span><strong>2. Distinguish Psychological And Physical Hunger<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most difficult things about emotional eating is that it&#8217;s not always clear when you&#8217;re hungry. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to learn the difference between physical and psychological hunger.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical hunger comes on gradually. You might feel a little lightheaded or have a growling stomach. And if you wait to eat, your hunger will continue to increase (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s13679-015-0184-5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychological hunger, on the other hand, comes on suddenly. You might have a sudden craving for a specific food or feel the need to eat even if you&#8217;re not physically hungry. And if you wait to eat, your hunger will go away (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/decoding-your-hunger-are-you-really-hungry-or-not\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other tell-tale signs that you&#8217;re experiencing psychological hunger include eating even when you&#8217;re not hungry, eating to avoid negative emotions, and using food as a reward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also use time as a way to tell the difference between physical and psychological hunger. How many hours have passed since your last meal?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On average, your stomach takes about three to four hours to digest a meal. So if it&#8217;s been less than three hours since you&#8217;ve eaten, chances are you&#8217;re not hungry\u2014you&#8217;re just bored or looking for a quick fix.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to build an attention-grabbing bubble butt, blast away fat that\u2019s stored in all the wrong places, spring-clean your diet, turn back the clock on your skin, skyrocket your self-confidence and shatter your insecurities? Check out the BetterMe app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eating_Out_Of_Boredom\">set this plan in motion<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eating_Out_Of_Boredom\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42201 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5781-1024x576.png\" alt=\"eating out of boredom\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5781.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5781-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5781.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5781-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5781.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dont_Rely_On_Willpower\"><\/span><strong>3. Don&#8217;t Rely On Willpower<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Willpower can only last so long. Eventually, you&#8217;ll get tired of saying no to yourself and give in to your cravings. Each time you open your fridge or cupboard, you&#8217;ll be reminded of the food you&#8217;re trying <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/are-planks-good-for-abs\/\">to avoid<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A better strategy is to remove the temptation entirely. If there&#8217;s a particular food you can&#8217;t resist, don&#8217;t keep it in the house. Out of sight, out of mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider doing a pantry and fridge reset\u2014throw out all the unhealthy snacks and junk food, and restock your kitchen with healthy, whole foods. This way, when you&#8217;re looking for something to eat, you won&#8217;t be tempted by unhealthy options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy snack swaps include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh fruit or vegetables instead of candy or cake<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts or seeds instead of chips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Greek yogurt instead of ice cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popcorn instead of cookies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eating_Out_Of_Boredom\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42177 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5789.png\" alt=\"eating out of boredom\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5789.png 960w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5789-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5789.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Find_A_Distraction\"><\/span><strong>4. Find A Distraction<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you&#8217;re bored, your mind is essentially idle. And when your mind is idle, it&#8217;s more likely to wander\u2014straight to the fridge (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyg.2015.00369\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to combat this is to find a distraction. Something that will occupy your mind and keep you from thinking about food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your distraction must be one that forces you to disengage from whatever you&#8217;re doing\u2014in other words, it can&#8217;t be something that you can do while also thinking about <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-stop-mindless-eating\/\">food<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be as small as drinking a glass of water or taking a walk around the block. Or it could be something more involved, like taking up a new hobby.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key is to find something that works for you and that you can do at the moment. That way, when you&#8217;re feeling bored and the urge to eat strikes, you&#8217;ll have a go-to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-spin-class\/\">distraction<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that the simpler and more accessible the distraction, the more likely you are to do it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/why-am-i-hungry-after-eating\/\">Why Am I Hungry After Eating? Figuring Out Why Those Hunger Pangs Won\u2019t Go Away<\/a><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eating_Out_Of_Boredom\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42168 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5865.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5865.png 960w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5865-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5865.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Eat\"><\/span><strong>5. Eat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might seem counterintuitive, but eating can be an effective way to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-stop-eating-junk-food\/\">combat boredom eating<\/a>. Eating the right thing, at the right time, in the right manner can help to take the edge off your hunger and keep you from overeating later on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Embrace_Boredom\"><\/span><strong>6. Embrace Boredom<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needing constant stimulation is a surefire way to set yourself up for boredom <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/4-day-workout-routine-for-weight-loss\/\">eating<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of trying to fight off boredom, embrace it. This doesn&#8217;t mean that you should sit around and do nothing, but it does mean that you should learn to be comfortable with periods of downtime.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by scheduling some time each day to do nothing but relax. This can be used for reading, taking a bath, meditating, or anything else that you enjoy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key is to find activities that you can do without feeling the need to eat.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Should_Eat\"><\/span><strong>What You Should Eat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diet rich in whole foods is always a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-workout-plan-for-men\/\">good idea<\/a>. But when you&#8217;re trying to combat boredom eating, certain foods can be particularly helpful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foods that are high in protein and fiber are especially beneficial, as they help to keep you full and satisfied (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0924224414002386\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Good options include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eggs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legumes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, sugary and processed foods will only make you feel worse. Not only are they devoid of the nutrients your body needs, but they also cause blood sugar spikes and crashes that can leave you feeling tired, irritable, and even more likely to experience cravings and eat out of boredom (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/british-journal-of-nutrition\/article\/consumption-of-ultraprocessed-foods-and-health-status-a-systematic-review-and-metaanalysis\/FDCA00C0C747AA36E1860BBF69A62704\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/12\/7\/1955\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eating_Out_Of_Boredom\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42158 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5896-1024x576.png\" alt=\"eating out of boredom\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5896.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5896-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5896.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5896-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-5896.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_To_Eat\"><\/span><strong>When To Eat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The timing of your meals can also affect how likely you are to eat out of boredom. If you wait too long between meals, you&#8217;re more likely to get hungry\u2014and be tempted to reach for unhealthy <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mindful-eating-exercise\/\">snacks<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, if you eat too often, you might ignore your body&#8217;s cues and end up eating when you&#8217;re not hungry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a general rule, it&#8217;s best to eat every three to four hours. This will help to keep your hunger at bay and prevent you from getting too hungry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find a happy medium by eating three times per day, with snacks in between if needed. This will help to keep your hunger at bay and prevent you from overeating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>When it comes to weight loss, progress is made by inches, not miles, so it&#8217;s much harder to track and a lot easier to give up. BetterMe app is your personal trainer, nutritionist and support system all in one. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eating_Out_Of_Boredom\">Start using our app<\/a> to stay on track and hold yourself accountable!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Eat\"><\/span><strong>How To Eat?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How you eat can also affect how likely you are to eat out of boredom.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re mindlessly eating in front of the TV or computer, for instance, you&#8217;re more likely to eat more than you need to\u2014and be less satisfied afterward (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/plosone\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pone.0100602\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, mindful eating can help to prevent boredom eating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/nutrition-research-reviews\/article\/structured-literature-review-on-the-role-of-mindfulness-mindful-eating-and-intuitive-eating-in-changing-eating-behaviours-effectiveness-and-associated-potential-mechanisms\/351A3D01E43F49CC9794756BC950EFFC\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mindful eating is all about being present and aware of what you&#8217;re doing. This means paying attention to your food, savoring each bite, and being aware of your hunger and fullness cues (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diabetesjournals.org\/spectrum\/article\/30\/3\/171\/32398\/Mindful-Eating-The-Art-of-Presence-While-You-Eat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might seem like a lot of work, but mindful eating can be quite simple. Just try to eat slowly and without distractions. Turn off the TV, put away your phone, and focus on your food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might find that you enjoy your meals more\u2014and are less likely to eat out of boredom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portion control is another important aspect of mindful eating. Overeating is more likely to occur when you&#8217;re not paying attention to your food.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you eat mindfully, try using a smaller plate. The appropriate amount of food looks like more when you use a smaller plate, which can help cue your brain that you are satisfied. This will help to prevent you from overeating and make it easier to control your portions (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/proceedings-of-the-nutrition-society\/article\/understanding-the-science-of-portion-control-and-the-art-of-downsizing\/4B2368D8692A17995D4DC6E312832DDC\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boredom eating is a common problem, but it&#8217;s one that you can overcome. Identifying triggers, eating mindfully, and embracing downtime are all effective ways to combat boredom eating. With a little effort, you can break the cycle and develop healthier eating habits.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Eating_Out_Of_Boredom\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We&#8217;ve all been there before\u2014you&#8217;re there holding a full bowl of buttery popcorn one minute and the next minute it&#8217;s empty yet you&#8217;re still hungry. You weren&#8217;t even that hungry to begin with, but somehow the popcorn disappeared. Sound familiar? 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You weren't even that hungry to begin with, but somehow the popcorn disappeared. Sound familiar? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If so, you're not alone. Overeating out of boredom is a common problem. Multiple studies have identified a connection between emotions and eating habits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1177\/1359105317697813\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). One study found that people who identified as \"emotional eaters\" were more likely to overeat when they felt bored, angry, or stressed (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0195666312003947?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So why do we turn to food when we're feeling anything but hungry? And how can we break this habit? Here's what you need to know.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>The Feelings, Thoughts, Action Cycle<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your actions (in this case binge eating out of boredom) don't just happen. They're influenced by a series of thoughts and emotions that happen in your mind. This is what's known as the \"feelings, thoughts, action cycle.\"\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you're bored, your mind is looking for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-stop-snacking\/\">something to do<\/a>. This can lead to restless feelings and anxiety.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And when we're feeling anxious or stressed, our bodies produce the hormone cortisol (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5579396\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). 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