Women's Health Magazine recently did an article where they talk with Michelle May, M.D., CSP, Motivational Wellness Speaker, and author of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat.
"May recommends taking a pause and considering what you're thinking and feeling. If you realize that, yes, your stomach is growling and you're low on energy, you probably need to eat. If your mouth is dry and you haven't had water in a while or you're thinking about work and feeling stressed, you probably should do something else, like organize, set some goals, or vent a bit."*
Source: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/avoid-mindless-eating