Habit - an acquired behavior pattern regularly followed until it has become almost involuntary

Do you impulsively...automatically...habitually eat when you are stressed, depressed, anxious, or bored? How about when it's cold and dreary outside? Don't let the weather or your problems keep you from reaching your goals! WRITE DOWN a list of all the healthy, inexpensive things you can DO instead during those times (take a bath, get a pedicure, make a craft or photo album, play a game with your kids, listen to music, call a friend, CALL YOUR TRAINER!, clean a drawer, have a cup of hot tea, etc.). PRINT IT OUT and tape it somewhere in the kitchen or another room where you will see it. Keep it PG for the kids, please!

Emotional eating does not solve problems and we all know this! However, we still have to consciously identify and articulate the feelings that are associated with our habits. Then we can make a decision to behave differently for a few days (like 21!) and before we know it, we've formed a NEW habit!