Emotional Eating: Why Cake & Guilt Can Lead to Less Weight Loss by Donna John


Emotional Eating: Why Cake & Guilt Can Lead to Less Weight Loss

Cake is a comfort food that can be associated with guilt and worry, or pleasure and enjoyment. In a study of dieters, those who associated cake with “guilt” vs. “celebration” were less likely to lose weight over a three-month period. Those who had positive feelings and associated cake with being a comfort food were more likely to lose weight during those three months. 

The message: guilt can derail your efforts. This study was shared in Susan Albers' book, “50 More Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food.”

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Elisa Schmitz
This is fascinating, Donna John . So many of us do this!

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