Emotional Eating

Event Overview

BMI Surgical Institute

Speaker:

Dr. Gonzalez-Jacobo

5 min – Check-In

“What emotion most often triggers eating for you?”

10 min – Topic

Explain emotional vs physical hunger.

Introduce the HALT check:

  • Hungry
  • Angry
  • Lonely
  • Tired

20 min – Discussion

Questions:

  • What situations trigger emotional eating?
  • What strategies help manage those moments?
  • Post-op members: how did you learn to handle emotional triggers?

5 min – Takeaway

Pause and check emotions before eating this week.

Event Info

Date

April 16, 2026

Time

5:00 pm

Venue

Zoom Meeting

Event Info

Date

April 16, 2026

Time

5:00 pm

Venue

Zoom Meeting

Event Overview

Emotional Eating

“What emotion most often triggers eating for you?”

5 min – Check-In

“What emotion most often triggers eating for you?”

10 min – Topic

Explain emotional vs physical hunger.

Introduce the HALT check:

  • Hungry
  • Angry
  • Lonely
  • Tired

20 min – Discussion

Questions:

  • What situations trigger emotional eating?
  • What strategies help manage those moments?
  • Post-op members: how did you learn to handle emotional triggers?

5 min – Takeaway

Pause and check emotions before eating this week.