We all eat when we are not hungry. If we stopped eating when we were full, we would be thin , and chefs would have to find other jobs . You may be tempted to eat when you are bored, tired, angry or simply sitting in front of food that you feel like putting in your mouth. Don’t give in , the diet plans warn. Or, if you must eat , then eat only food that is so unappealing or unsatisfying that it is not worth the effort .

It is as important for the sake of losing weight as understanding why there are times when it is extremely important to eat, however, even when there is plenty of food in your stomach. If you find yourself unable to resist snacking and give in and eat a sweet or snack, don’t blame your lack of willpower. Your brain is making you do this.

This request for carbohydrates , for sweet or starchy ( 富含淀粉的) food is a signal that an important brain chemical needs to be made . This chemical is serotonin （ 血管收缩素）its production depends on what you eat or don’t eat . When you eat carbohydrates (apart from the carbohydrates in fruit ) , serotonin is made . When you eat protein, serotonin is not made.

Some of us have brains that don’t make enough serotonin to last all day, and by late afternoon, we feel the effects of too little of this chemical. We become bored, have difficulty concentrating, lose patience with things that annoy us , and feel tired . Therefore, more serotonin is needed. A food scientist said. “We found out years ago in our research that , at moments like this , the brain sends out a signal saying ‘eat some carbs ’ . If we pay attention to this message and eat a bar of chocolate or cake , as soon as the snack is digested , serotonin is made and we feel better .”

64. What does the underlined sentence“Don’t give in ” in the first paragraph mean ?

　 A. Don’t stop eating when you are full.　 B. Don’t eat when you are not hungry.

　 C. Eat a little more when the stomach is full . D. You would be thin if you ate less.

65. More serotonin is made when a person ______.

　 A .drinks some milk　 B. eats an apple　 C. eats some fish　 D. eats chocolate

66. Which of the following will NOT be affected if there’s not enough serotonin?

　 A. Weight　　 B. Patience　 C. Concentration　　 D. Energy

67. What would be the best title for the text?

A. How People Lose Weight?　　　　　　

B. What Should We Eat When We Are Bored?

C. Why Do We Eat When We Are Not Hungry?　　　

D. Why Do People Need to Eat?

You probably already know that you can lose weight by limiting those foods that add pounds as well as to cut back on portion sizes. But if you’re an emotional eater, you’ll still turn to food if you don’t deal with your feelings.

What is Emotional Eating?

Basically, emotional eating is eating for reasons other than hunger. In other words, rather than reaching for food because your body tells you it needs food, you are addicted because your emotions need to be satisfied. Instead of the gradual urge you get when you’re physically hungry, emotional eating strikes you suddenly. While you can usually wait to eat because you’re physically hungry, you feel an immediacy to fill an emotional emptiness. Instead of filling the empty space with healthy choices, emotional eaters use food for comfort. For women, it’s usually ice cream or chocolate, while men reach for steak and French fries.

Emotional Eating Leaves You Feeling Guilty

Besides blow up your stomach, emotional eating does harm to your mind. When you eat for physical reasons you don’t feel guilty. But when you grab for food when you’re not even hungry, just because you’re feeding your emotions, you feel guilty afterward.

Recognizing the “Red Lights” with “HALT”

A good rule of thumb when you’re lured（诱惑）into emotional eating is to remember to HALT. Besides being reminded to halt before you do any damage, remember what HALT represents.

“H” is for hungry---Sometimes you can feel physical hunger when you’re on the point of an emotional eating. But rather than reaching for those comfort foods loaded with fats, and sugar, make better choices such as proteins, fruits and vegetables.

 “A” is for anxious---It’s easy to fall into emotional eating when you’re worried and tense. Rather than turning to food, do whatever works to calm your nerves. Call a friend, pray, or keep a record of your feelings. Just don’t reach into the fridge.

“L” is for lonely---Too often emotional eaters use food for companionship. Instead of comforting yourself with food, join a group of caring people who understand your problem. Twelve-step groups such as Overeaters Anonymous are excellent for connecting with others who struggle with your the same food addictions as you do. Not only will you receive tools for recovery, but you’ll also realize you’re not alone.

“T” is for tired---When exhausted, either physically or emotionally, emotional eaters turn to food. Instead, get some rest or eat something good for you.

Breaking the Addiction

Often emotional eaters aren’t even aware that they’re overeating because something is troubling them. What’s more, when they realize they’re eating because their emotions are running wild, sometimes they don’t even know why they’re upset. Whenever you feel the temptation to eat out of your emotions, replace it with constructive activities such as calling a friend, walking your dog, gardening or exercising...

Most importantly, find out the reason(s) why you overeat. It’s not so much what you eat, but what’s eating you. Unless you get to the root of why you overeat you won’t conquer your food addiction. 

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