UK Wedding News
14/01/2015
A number of women in Britain have confessed that they secretly, but regularly, snack on food.
The poll, by LighterLife, found that six in 10 women will sneakily eat foods they know they should not be eating. A further 23% will go as far as to hide their binging by burying the 'evidence', i.e. food wrappers, in the bin.
For others, one in 10 said they eat while in the toilet, but 28% said they would scoff on food wherever they have privacy.
40% of women acknowledged that secret eating is a problem, but resisting temptation is hard to do. As a result, many respondents revealed they have hiding places throughout their home, where they will keep supplies of treats and snacks. The bedroom is the most popular hiding spot, while one in five store food in the boot of their car. 20% said they keep their snacks hidden away in a locked drawer.
Being home alone is the perfect opportunity for 35% of females to binge on treats, without feeling judged for doing so. But when others are around, the survey revealed that it is mainly husbands and boyfriends that women will hide their overeating from (55%). An additional 31% will hide their eating habits from colleagues – with 23% of females even making an excuse to go get petrol or milk, only to go out and scoff crisps, sweets and chocolate while they are there. One in 10 will go so far as to down the food before they get back to their car.
For 16% of mums, they also admitted to finishing off their children's leftovers when no-one is paying attention.
Commenting on the findings, Denise Welch, an actress and ambassador for LighterLife, said: "This absolutely confirms that, for many, eating has nothing to do with food – it's all about what's going on in the mind.
"Gorging on food you're not supposed to be eating, whether that's because you're dieting, or you don't want to set a bad example to your children does give you a buzz and acts as an instant pick-me-up. But it's short lived, and often followed by guilt."
She continued: "Many women and busy mums in particular may hide food simply because they won't get a look in once husbands and kids dive in. But others who battle with food, eat when no one else is around because they know they shouldn't be eating it and are often ashamed of the type or amount of food they are eating."
She also encouraged women who are having issues with overeating, to seek the right help where needed.
"If it's a daily occurrence and you are lying to those closest to you about your eating habits then it may be a sign that you need to address it," she said.
(JP/IT)
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Women Keep Secret Stash Of Food From Men
A number of women in Britain have confessed that they secretly, but regularly, snack on food.
The poll, by LighterLife, found that six in 10 women will sneakily eat foods they know they should not be eating. A further 23% will go as far as to hide their binging by burying the 'evidence', i.e. food wrappers, in the bin.
For others, one in 10 said they eat while in the toilet, but 28% said they would scoff on food wherever they have privacy.
40% of women acknowledged that secret eating is a problem, but resisting temptation is hard to do. As a result, many respondents revealed they have hiding places throughout their home, where they will keep supplies of treats and snacks. The bedroom is the most popular hiding spot, while one in five store food in the boot of their car. 20% said they keep their snacks hidden away in a locked drawer.
Being home alone is the perfect opportunity for 35% of females to binge on treats, without feeling judged for doing so. But when others are around, the survey revealed that it is mainly husbands and boyfriends that women will hide their overeating from (55%). An additional 31% will hide their eating habits from colleagues – with 23% of females even making an excuse to go get petrol or milk, only to go out and scoff crisps, sweets and chocolate while they are there. One in 10 will go so far as to down the food before they get back to their car.
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For 16% of mums, they also admitted to finishing off their children's leftovers when no-one is paying attention.
Commenting on the findings, Denise Welch, an actress and ambassador for LighterLife, said: "This absolutely confirms that, for many, eating has nothing to do with food – it's all about what's going on in the mind.
"Gorging on food you're not supposed to be eating, whether that's because you're dieting, or you don't want to set a bad example to your children does give you a buzz and acts as an instant pick-me-up. But it's short lived, and often followed by guilt."
She continued: "Many women and busy mums in particular may hide food simply because they won't get a look in once husbands and kids dive in. But others who battle with food, eat when no one else is around because they know they shouldn't be eating it and are often ashamed of the type or amount of food they are eating."
She also encouraged women who are having issues with overeating, to seek the right help where needed.
"If it's a daily occurrence and you are lying to those closest to you about your eating habits then it may be a sign that you need to address it," she said.
(JP/IT)
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