Plan your meals

You may also benefit from using a meal plan as part of your routine. Planning your meals and eating healthy snacks can help reduce the likelihood of you eating on the spur of the moment and making poor food choices.

A 2013 study looked at the connection between food and impulsive behavior. Participants in the study were either overweight or obese people who had BED or did not have the condition. The findings revealed that the mere sight of food can activate the body's reward and disinhibition responses. This occurred more frequently in participants who had BED, according to the researchers. A meal plan can also help you spread your food out throughout the day, which can help keep hunger at bay.