Obesity: Research shows that emotional eating has been linked to higher body mass index (BMI) and can lead to weight gain. Diabetes: Consuming sugary or high fat foods during boredom eating ...

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I Am Bored, Therefore I Eat How boredom eating changes your brain and how to change it back Updated March 17, 2025. Share. Tweet. Share on Bluesky. Share. Email. THE BASICS.

You’re not eating because you’re hungry—you’re eating because you need something to do. And the problem is, it doesn’t work. You end up feeling sluggish, guilty, and even more bored.

Boredom eating also becomes a habit. The more you do it, the more automatic it becomes. Instead of always reaching for the snacks when you are bored, find a distraction instead.

A survey of 2,000 adults found that 44% of those who regularly eat the same thing each week are 'bored', but lack the inspiration to try something new. However, almost half ...