Instructor: Lorianna Steele, MPH, MCHES, CWP

Date & Time: October 13
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Price: $25

Seats Available: 20

Location: Anderson Library A.I. Innovation Lab, Room #205
USC Sumter - 200 Miller Road, Sumter, SC 29150

Course Description:
Why can't I stop stress eating? Let's take a moment to understand the connection between stress, emotions, and food.

Have you ever found yourself standing in the pantry after a stressful day; not because you are hungry, but because you need something? You are not alone! Stress changes the way your brain and body respond to food. It affects cravings, appetite, hormones, and even the foods you're drawn to when life feels overwhelming. This class explores the fascinating connection between stress, emotions, and eating without guilt or judgment. You'll learn why emotional eating happens and, more importantly, what you can do instead.

You'll Learn:
- Why stress makes you crave certain foods
- The science behind emotional eating
- How to recognize your personal triggers
- Practical strategies to calm your nervous system without turning to food

Leave with a greater understanding, more self-compassion, and tools that help you break the cycle one small step at a time.