Emotional overeaters have a major problem with weight management because food is closely tied to their emotional coping efforts. Thus, emotional eaters tend to eat for reasons other than physical hunger, which of course leads to excess calorie intake.

We're all emotional eaters to some extent. It's nearly impossible not to be in a food oriented society where eating is a part of celebrations and rituals -- and a fundamental aspect of family life and interaction.

How much emotional eating is too much? Simply put, when it interferes with your health and happiness.

If you ever suffer from emotional eating, you'll want to consult with Diet Psychologist Jeffrey R. Wilbert, Ph.D., and learn how to beat your fattitudes!