Overeating and Finding Solutions in Brisbane

Have you ever found yourself reaching for a snack late at night, even when you knew you weren’t truly hungry?  Overeating (especially at night) can be a common manifestation of emotional eating, particularly in the buzz and stress of our busy lives here in Brisbane.  Finding overeating solutions can greatly enhance our emotional and physical well-being.  Understanding and healing from these patterns is not about willpower; it involves learning to treat ourselves with compassion as a very first step.

In the journey to discovering solutions to our overeating at night, it’s essential to delve deeply into understanding the emotional landscape that creates these behaviors.  According to insights from my book Eating Out Of Control, along with our podcast conversations at Support to Stop Overeating, the first step is to create an awareness.  Identifying emotion triggers and mood triggers, even the identification of a triggering event’ can help us unravel the emotional needs we’re trying to meet unconsciously through our overeating at night.

Building Mind-Full Eating Habits in Brisbane

Brisbane, with its supportive community and resources, offers a unique backdrop to develop mind-full eating habits and address overeating.  We can start by deep breathing and tuning into our body’s natural hunger cues and begin to differentiate between our physical hunger and emotional cues.

• Taste-Full Eating Practices: Incorporate real mindfulness into your meals.  Before reaching for late-night snacks, pause and assess your hunger level and emotional state.  And ask yourself why you are not giving yourself permission to sit down to eat a full, healthy and complete meal first.
• Building Emotional Awareness: Engage in activities that promote a greater degree of emotional awareness and resilience.  Practices like journaling, meditation, and even connecting with local Brisbane support groups can provide the mental clarity that might make a difference for you to make more self-supporting eating choices.
• Seek Professional Support: Professionals in the Brisbane area, including dietitians and alternative therapists specializing in eating disorders, can offer additional support.

Embracing Compassion and Healing

Remember, the journey to overcoming overeating at night involves developing patience and self-compassion.  Acknowledge your efforts and progress, no matter how small.  We can all learn to embrace a compassionate view towards our body and eating patterns. The book Eating Out Of Control underscores these practices.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by overeating, remember you’re not alone.  Support to Stop Overeating in Brisbane is here and we provide different levels of support, including one-on-one sessions.  We provide a safe space for you to explore a greater sense of balance for your feelings of wellbeing.