Workout and weight loss on wheels - emotional eating

People start weight loss programs because their weight is affecting their quality of life; the way they think about things. Attitude can be measured by a "Quality of Life Review." It is important to recognize that the importance of the journey are not just based on the amount of weight you lose but also mood, self esteem, confidence, energy, health issues, appearance, socialization, recreation and physical activity, eating habits, and body image. A person rates their level of satisfaction in these areas from #1 extremely dissatisfied to #9 extremely satisfied. Overeating is often a symptom of a bigger problem that is usually due to a psychological reason. If the issue is written down in a journal, discussed with another, or explored in counseling the result may be surprising. It should be substituted with another activity that is meaningful and keeps one's mind off of reaching in the refrigerator. Doing volunteer work is a wonderful distraction to eating and it reminds a person of how lucky they are. Helping another helps oneself.