EATING THE PSYCHOLOGY

Control weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

Control

weight gain and compulsive eating behaviors by making better choices about the food that you eat.

ConsumptionSome of us more than others realize that what we eat can effect how we feel such as eating too little or too much. We should be able to enjoy what we eat but also feel better when we do.

Eating healthy is a challenging task that many of us strive to achieve but often fall short.

Influences -

Cultural, social, family, and economical factors may be a direct influence linked to our food and eating behaviors. However, a more serious influence such as stress, boredom and anxiety can play a larger role as many of us eat as a coping mechanism. Although it can sometimes help bring relief and ease feelings, it often leads to regret and build more negativity. Avoiding the problem with food will often create another problem with self-image when suffering from weight gain or other negative affects caused by unhealthy eating.

Weight ManagementHere are tips to help you manage your weight.

For starters, never skip a meal. By skipping a meal, you’re allowing yourself to become hungry later which can result in reckless binge eating. Be sure to plan your meals ahead of time and limit night time snacking. This will allow you to always be one step ahead of your weight by creating a routine. If you’re getting a craving between meals, try to exercise or find another way to distract yourself from food. continued on page 20

Eating Diary - This is a great tool to keep track of your eating habits. Record what food you eat and when you eat it. Also take note of how you feel after eating and if you were doing anything while eating such as using your phone or watching TV.

By recording your habits, you will be able to pinpoint which foods and activities to avoid. The diary can also assist you when you’re working with a dietitian to help you make the best decisions.

Project Pride Srq

Project PRIDE SRQ has continued to celebrate and unite the LGBTQ+ community with events and volunteer opportunities to show the support of not just our community, but other allied communities. Web: ppsrq.org

Sarasota Pride Inc

Our mission is to promote the elimination of prejudice and discrimination, the defense of human and civil rights secured by law, along with visibility and self-esteem among gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgendered persons and to promote a positive image in the Sarasota area and throughout Florida through community activities and services. Web: sarasotapride.org

GAY GROUP HAPPY HOUR (G2H2) SARASOTA

Gay Group Happy Hour (G2H2) takes place the first Thursday of every month at a new location throughout Sarasota and provides the community with a different atmosphere to meet, network, and hang out! G2H2 Sarasota’s goal is to spotlight businesses that are LGBTQ+Ally friendly and welcomes our community. We have been hosted at over 90+ locations. Web: www.g2h2sarasota.com

Prime Timers Sarasota

A social organization for mature gay and bisexual men, ages 21 and over, that organizes and promote social activities and educational events featuring topics that affect the gay community. Web: chapters.theprimetimersww.com/sarasota

DIVERSITY: THE VOICES OF SARASOTA

A Sarasota LGBTQ chorus group that uses music to bring communities together by promoting diversity through songs of hope, inclusion, equality and humanity. Web: www.diversitysarasota.org

A LEAGUE OF OUR OWN - SARASOTA

An LGBTQ bowling league (members are primarily gay, but anyone is welcome!) that gathers for both sport and charity: A portion of proceeds from raffles and league events are donated to an AIDS charity of the league’s discretion. Find us on Facebook.