Get Up And Do Something: The secret reason you're pigging out

Get Up And Do Something Get up and Do Something is a program of the Delaware Coalition to Promote Physical Activity and Healthy Nutrition. Your source for optimal health.

The secret reason you're pigging out Feb 1st 2013, 11:43 The fiscal cliff, poor economy, natural disasters, disturbing news stories, doomsday theories, and over-the-top reality TV…it's all enough to make you want to bury your face in a bag of M&Ms. And according to a new study from the University of Miami, that's exactly what may be happening. Researchers found that a perception of tough times triggers people to seek out high-calorie foods. And when study subjects were subconsciously primed to think about struggle and adversity, they ate 70 percent more high-calorie candy, compared to a group primed with a neutral message. It may be that focusing on hardships leads us to perceive that resources are scarce, or, perhaps a "live for the moment" mentality kicks in. But the good news is, you can combat the bad news. When life feels like one big bummer, here are six strategies for eating your way happy again (and as a result, prevent packing on unwanted pounds):

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