Everything is going along just right until something happens that throws a wrench into your weight plan. A family member has a major illness. You get a promotion. Your responsibilities at work feel humdrum. The holidays arrive in all their cookie-covered glory.

Sometimes, the strongest longings for food happen right when you’re at your weakest point emotionally, for example, when you’re stressed, depressed or bored. Many people turn to food for comfort — be it consciously or unconsciously — when they’re dealing with a difficult problem or caught up in the moment or looking for ways to keep themselves occupied. This solution can just create more havoc in their lives.

Food & Mood: A Fattening Combination