To put it simply, mindless eating is a situation in which you are eating, but you are not eating because you are hungry.
Mindless eating is very prevalent, but the thing is, most women don't realize they are even participating in it because the activity is just that: mindless.
You may be fully aware of everything you are consuming, the issue that surrounds mindless eating is that you haven't stopped to ask yourself: Am I really hungry?
The issue with mindless eating, of course, is that it puts you at great risk of overeating.
That means you are likely exceeding the number of calories generally recommended for your body (based on your gender, weight, and height), and in turn, this will lead to weight gain if you continue the habit.
Another thing to consider about mindless eating is that, since it's mindless, you probably aren't opting for the healthiest snacks.
Instead, you are probably eating high-calorie, sugar-filled junk food that isn't doing your body any good.
The core causes of mindless eating, other than feeling like you're "supposed" to eat, include stress, negative emotions, boredom, and a host of other reasons. At the end of the day, however, the only valid reason to eat is that you are hungry.
Simply getting in the habit of asking yourself if you are hungry prior to eating is generally enough to kick the habit of mindless eating, but it will take some time.
