Stress eating at my desk, need to get healthier

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Aug 121 min read

I'm sitting here with a bag of chips at 3pm eating because I'm stressed about a project deadline. This has been happening more and more. I come home exhausted and snappy with the family. Something has to give. I know I need to exercise more but when? After the kids are in bed I'm dead. Any working dads figured out how to manage stress without stress eating or just burning out completely?

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SSteveRegularAug 12

Real talk, I stress eat all the time. But I've noticed I feel way worse after eating junk when I'm already stressed. Started doing push-ups or going outside instead and it's actually better for the stress AND the body.

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DDanielExperiencedAug 13

I'm the same way with the stress eating. What helped me was keeping better snacks at my desk - almonds, fruit, something that won't leave me feeling worse after. And taking a walk when I'm anxious instead.

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JJoeRegularAug 13

I struggle with this too especially when deadlines are tight. Honestly I started just drinking more water and taking breaks to step away from my desk. Sounds simple but it actually helps.

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