Yes, I struggle with this. I am working through some difficult emotional issues right now.

Things that help me:

1. Chew gum. Sugar free & as minty as you can handle. It will make everything taste bad - even water and that buys you time for the craving to pass.

2. Asking myself what I am really hungry for or rather what is bothering me so much that I want to eat? Facing my stuff. Rather than stuffing my face. Sitting in the moment of uncomfortableness, instead of numbing it with food.

3. Once you notice and figure out why you can take steps to correct the trigger. I have noticed in myself that when I feel hopeless in my situation I tend to want to emotionally eat. Knowing that I can remind myself that ‘My current situation is not my final destination.’ What steps can I take to move forward? Then taking action or making a plan to take action.