Generally speaking, there are four types of triggers that cause one to eat:

1. Environmental
   • Smelling Pizza as you walk by a pizza shop.
2. Biological
   • Hormonal
3. Social
   • Stress at school or work.
   • Physical and/or verbal abuse.
   • Difficult family relationships.
   • Bullying about body weight or shape.
   • Stressful life events (e.g., loss of job, relationship breakdown)
4. Emotional
   • This movie is sad and is making me feel bad; I need a snack.
   • I feel bad because my best friend was fired from her job; I should have some ice cream.

We will never be able to eliminate our triggers, so learning to deal with them is the best course of action for long-term success!