Have you ever found yourself sitting on the couch eating too much pizza while rehashing a hard day? Or have you ever felt so happy about being at a party or occasion that you threw your diet to wind and ate an entire cake? Take your emotional eating patterns and end them once and for all! Here are some tips from your fellow iVillagers that will make you want to stop and think before you dig in!

Conquer the craving

I give in to the little devil on my shoulder, but I eat "healthy" snacks like yogurt or fruits and veggies. Then I allow myself one of my favorite cookies, or a few chips. If I've already had plenty of healthy food, I'm not likely to be as hungry. The cookie is really just the cherry on the yogurt, so to speak. --Eva

I've found that I'm sensitive to sugar and white flour. These two components cause my insulin level to fluctuate and alter my moods. Cutting down on these foods decrease my need to eat. --Ellen

Drink water first!

You know you really should drink more water. It's good for you. It makes you look and feel great and fills you up. I'm not saying replace food with water. But it helps to stay hydrated and have a glass of water before you give into cravings. Sometimes you think you are hungry, but you're really thirsty. --iVillager

I make myself drink a large glass of water before I eat anything. Using a straw helps it go down more quickly! Many times, after I drink a full glass, I'm so full I don't want to eat anything. If I still need to eat, I try to make a healthy choice, like fruit. --Jennifer