Recognized Emotional Eating - Boredom

New thing today, recognized I was hungry from being bored. First day back after President's day long weekend. It's a little rough after a glorious 3 day weekend. I found myself craving food and getting hungry, even though I really shouldn't since I had breakfast. I payed attention as to why I was hungry, and realized I was bored. Work is boring. It can be monotonous and dull. So I realized I just wanted food for a "high" or something interesting to add to my day. It's a Weight Watchers topic from this week, so I'm paying attention to what drives me - emotional eating.

Anyway turns out Boredom is definitely one of my triggers. So when I recognized this, I decided to entertain my brain and listen to some Pandora Comedy while working, instead of snacking, to challenge the brain a bit. It worked! I got rid of the craving, was more productive at work, and didn't eat food just to feel entertained. Curiouser and Curiouser. I think that keeping my brain fed or entertained or stimulated is essential to my health. It's kind of cool finding that out and learning that. My body uses food to get high or entertained, rather than as a way to nourish myself. Learning to nourish myself :) New thing.