Emotional Eating: How Renée Jones’ What’s Really Eating You? Can Help You Break Free

What if the key to weight loss wasn’t another diet—but understanding why you eat in the first place?

On this week’s Better Health Bookshelf, I’m featuring the book What’s Really Eating You?: Overcome the Triggers of Comfort Eating by Renée Jones. Renée knows firsthand the battle of emotional eating—spending 40 years on the yo-yo diet rollercoaster before finally breaking free. Now, she helps others do the same.

In this episode, we talk about why emotional eating isn’t just about food—it’s about what’s driving you to eat in the first place. Renée shares her personal journey and the powerful realization that changed everything for her. We discuss why we turn to food for comfort, stress relief, or even celebration—and how to take back control.

You’ll learn simple, practical strategies to recognize emotional eating, understand your triggers, and create lasting habits that actually work. If you’ve ever reached for ice cream, chips, or peanut butter when you weren’t hungry, this episode is for you.

WHO SHOULD LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE?

This episode is for anyone who struggles with emotional eating and wants to break free from the cycle of dieting and overeating.

• Chronic Dieters: If you’ve tried every diet but keep gaining the weight back, this episode will help you understand why.
• Emotional Eaters: If stress, boredom, or emotions send you to the fridge, you’ll learn how to regain control.
• Anyone Who Wants a Healthier Relationship with Food: Discover how to enjoy food without guilt or emotional baggage.

TOP TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE

• Emotional Eating is Learned Early: Many of us were comforted with food as kids, and that habit follows us into adulthood.
• Triggers Matter: Recognizing what drives you to eat—stress, sadness, boredom—helps you break free.
• Quantity & Frequency Are Key: You don’t have to give up your favorite foods, but portion control and awareness are crucial.
• The H.A.N.G. Method: Ask yourself: Am I Hungry? What’s the Attraction? What do I actually Need? Then, Go get it!

FREE GIFT FROM RENÉE

Click to get The Compass exercise, a powerful tool to help you navigate emotional eating and stay on track with your goals.

GET THE BOOK

If you’re tired of yo-yo dieting and want to finally understand why you turn to food for comfort, this book is for you. Renée Jones walks you through exactly how to break free from emotional eating—so you can lose weight and keep it off for good.

Click here to buy What’s Really Eating You?: Overcome the Triggers of Comfort Eating.

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