Are Emotional Eaters People Who Overeat or Eat the Wrong Things?People often think they aren’t emotional eaters because they’re not bingers. But people who never binge but are overweight could also be emotional eaters. Being drawn to sugar, carbs and fried foods could be an indication of emotional eating, as well. Let’s explore this topic and find out just what qualifies as emotional eating, and why. Then I’ll show you how you can overcome this habit, no matter what kind of emotional eater you are.