Most people don’t overeat because they’re physically hungry. They overeat because something inside them feels unsettled — stress after a long day, mental fatigue, boredom, emotional pressure, or that quiet sense of “I need something to take the edge off.” Emotional overeating isn’t a failure of discipline.It’s a behavioural response to emotional and psychological load.…
If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why do I keep overeating?”, you’re not alone. I’ve sat on my sofa, stomach stretched to full capacity, and still forced down more junk food. Like me, you might eat well all day, make sensible choices, even feel proud of yourself — and then something shifts. The evening arrives.…
Emotional well-being shapes how we eat long before food choices become logical — because eating is emotional, not just nutritional. When stress is high, emotions are unmanaged, or mental load is heavy, eating habits often change in ways that feel confusing or out of control. This isn’t a lack of discipline. It’s how the human…