🍫 STRESSED SPELLED BACKWARDS IS… DESSERTS!

1. 🫠 Pause Before You Pounce

Before opening the fridge, take 10 deep breaths and ask:
“Am I hungry… or is something eating me?”

2. 💦 Hydrate First

You might just be dehydrated. A glass of water might fix it. If not, you’re at least calmer before you make a choice.

3. 🧻 Distract & Delay

Craving biscuits? Try a “10-minute trick” — walk, text a friend, tidy a drawer, or scroll TikTok mindfully (no food videos!).

4. ✍️ Keep a “Snack & Stress” Diary

Jot down when and why you’re tempted to eat. You’ll spot patterns fast — and that gives you control.

5. 🧘‍♀️ Find Other Comforts

Make a “comfort menu” that doesn’t involve food:

• Bubble bath

• Cosy blanket + your favourite show

• Dancing in the kitchen

• Phoning your funniest friend

• Painting your nails

6. 😄 Laugh it Off

Watch a comedy clip, a daft meme, or your own attempt at Zumba. Laughter reduces stress AND stops you raiding the biscuit tin.

7. 🧠 Remember: It’s Not About Willpower

You’re not “weak” — you’re human. Our brains are wired to seek comfort in chaos. But we can retrain those responses.

8. 🍱 Prep Smart Snacks

If you do want to eat, make better choices easy:

• Low-cal popcorn

• Greek yogurt & berries

• Carrot sticks & hummus

• Sugar-free jelly

• Protein bar

• Herbal tea with a square of dark choc

🔁 Repeat After Us:

“Food is fuel, not a therapist.”

That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a treat — but let’s not let food do all the emotional heavy lifting. You deserve better tools.

🐝 Final Thoughts from BeeWeighed

Stress is part of life — but how we handle it is within our control.
So next time you’re tempted to wrestle a packet of biscuits after a tough day, pause.
Ask yourself:
💬 “What do I really need right now?”
Maybe it’s rest. Reassurance. A cuddle. A cry. Or maybe just a quiet five minutes away from everyone yelling your name.

And if you do end up eating the biscuit, don’t beat yourself up. One snack doesn’t define you — but recognising the pattern does help you change it.

We’re in this together 💛