If food is your only stress relief, you’ll always struggle with stress eating. The solution isn’t to eliminate food as comfort — it’s to develop alternatives so food isn’t the only option. Food works for stress; that’s why you use it.
What if you had five things that worked, and food was just one? This companion covers why food works, categories of alternatives, specific options to develop, building skills, and the transition period. (3 min read)
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