Triggers.

Junk Food knew just what to do to trigger me into an overeating frenzy. JF would often come around when I was extremely happy or if I was really upset. Cuddling up to me as a box of my favorite ice cream, chocolate, or chips. JF had so many tactics in its arsenal, but I realize now that there were common tricks and traits that were triggered in me that kept me coming back for more and over eat. JF used these triggers in our relationship to keep me loyal, addicted, and repeating the same destructive pattern.

Identify Your Triggers
Triggers are distinct junk foods that negatively effect you and can be different for everyone. The first step in identifying your triggers is to keep a journal handy and jot down the different foods you are exposed to and how they affect your mood, behavior, and actions. After 1-2 weeks of assessing your diet and identifying your triggers. Keep a list of these foods and try to stay away from them.

Common Triggers
Refined Sugar/ Sugar Substitute
Flour
Wheat
Caffeine
Fat/Salt (combo)
Volume (large amounts of food)