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My emotional eating began when I was a teenager. We lived in a pub at the time, and I enjoyed plenty of dinners from the kitchen \u2013 burgers, fish and chips, roast dinners\u2026 if it made me feel good, I\u2019d eat it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over the years, I comfort-ate my way to 18st and my self-esteem plummeted. I avoided looking in mirrors and hid my figure under shapeless cardigans. Jay was always loving and supportive, but I became increasingly insecure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
MORE ON THE BLOG: The ‘ground swallow me up’ moment that spurred Jenny Irons to slim<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n While a few of my friends had lost weight with Slimming World, something held me back from joining. Deep down, I think I was worried it would be another failed slimming attempt. Eventually, I shared my fears with my sister. \u201cYou could go for a week and see what it\u2019s about,\u201d she suggested. \u201cYou might be surprised…\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE ON THE BLOG: Why calorie counting doesn\u2019t work long term<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As I sat in group for the first time, listening to the Consultant, Vicky, explaining how I could fill up on pasta and potatoes, I realised that Slimming World\u2019s Food Optimising plan wasn\u2019t like the restrictive diets I\u2019d tried before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Week by week, Vicky helped me to discover so much about myself and my relationship with food. I noticed that stress and tiredness were a trigger for me, and she helped me work out how I could to put a plan in place to change my habits for good. I started to reach for fresh fruit when my energy levels felt low and found new ways to make myself feel better, like having a relaxing bath. After talking about activity in group, I felt inspired to start moving more \u2013 and with Slimming World\u2019s support, I was soon able to add running to my mood- and energy-boosting strategies. <\/p>\n\n\n Within a few months, I\u2019d lost 3st and I began to see the difference in myself and in my confidence, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, there are times when I struggle \u2013 I\u2019m only human, after all. Having the support of Vicky and the rest of the group has made all the difference, though. Each week, I\u2019m left buzzing and feeling motivated thanks to the other members\u2019 tips or ideas. And if someone\u2019s in a difficult place, we all chip in to help them out. Everyone there knows what it\u2019s like to struggle with your weight and how it can affect your self-esteem. It\u2019s that kindness and empathy that\u2019s helped me to understand myself better as a slimmer, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Losing 7st 3lbs has changed my whole outlook. As well as having greater control of my emotional eating, I feel more energetic and confident. I feel like I\u2019ve regained a beautiful part of myself that was gone for so long, and I\u2019m ready to show it off! <\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE ON THE BLOG: How to boost your mood in minutes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Compassion is the touchstone of emotional wellbeing. Choosing delicious, nourishing food is one of the best ways to show yourself some love, and our Food Optimising plan makes it so easy to enjoy comforting favourites \u2013 without ever feeling restricted, deprived or guilty, because nothing is off the menu! Members have access to Food Optimising recipes for everything from cheesecakes and cupcakes to roulades and rice pudding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE FOR MEMBERS: Learning to love yourself<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re struggling with feelings of stress or low mood, activity is a great way to improve emotional wellbeing (and it can give you a fab feel-good surge of endorphins, too!). And if you find that you\u2019re most likely to reach for the biscuits when bored, getting active is a brilliant distraction. Slimming World\u2019s Body Magic programme<\/a> is the only activity plan that tackles the emotional stoppers that many of us have around exercise. We\u2019ll help you to identify and remove any psychological barriers you may have and to develop strategies to get moving at your own pace, in a way that fits in with your lifestyle and that you\u2019ll enjoy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE FOR MEMBERS: Join in with one of our online activity videos, with workouts for all levels<\/strong> of fitness<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you just can\u2019t shake that \u2018\u2018comfort food mood\u2019\u2019, depriving yourself will only make you more likely to go off track \u2013 and potentially abandon your weight loss goals altogether. That\u2019s when a hearty Food Optimising recipe, like cheesy chips with gravy or a fakeaway curry, can come in handy. If tiredness is a trigger for you, keep a store of your favourite dishes in the freezer so you have mood-boosting meals in minutes. Slimming World members will find hundreds of freezer-friendly recipes on the member website and app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE FOR MEMBERS: This article is packed with ideas for feel-good comfort foods, including satisfying soups and warming puddings<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you find yourself turning to food when you\u2019re feeling out of sorts, we\u2019re here to help. Our Slimming World Consultants are trained to help you find a route off the emotional-eating roller coaster. You\u2019ll also find extra support on our exclusive members-only website, including a quiz to help you understand your own personal triggers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n MORE FOR MEMBERS: Take the emotional eating quiz <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you’re struggling with emotional eating, we can tackle it together. As well as all the practical tools, expert help and recipes you need to lose weight, your Slimming World group is the place to get that support, care and understanding that is just as important. 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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nFinding my confidence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
4 ways to conquer comfort eating<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Treat yourself with kindness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Enjoy an active lifestyle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Have a back-up plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Get support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n