Stress Eating

So a little background
I started a new job at a acute care floor in a hospital as a nurse. Previously I worked nights on a medsurgical floor. Much slower pace MUCH less stress. Now my work days are STRESS.
Dont get me wrong. I love the new job and it challanges me. But I've always eaten when stressed and the new job is taking a toll on my waist.
Iam sure this has been discussed before and if so someone point me to the thread! But I was just curious what kinda of advice/feedback i would get. Any hints on building up self control with this problem? Healthy snacks?

I used to be the same way! Stress = Food. But I've actually been able to replace my stress eating with stress exercising. What's great about it is, I get to work out my agression, I always feel better afterwards (endorphins are amazing!), it helps me to analyze what I'm stressing about and see it from a more objection position and I always feel really good about myself when I'm done.

I know it can be difficult sometimes finding the time to hit the gym or go for a bike ride, but making the time for it can be really worth it! Whenever I'm stressed or really tired, I drag myself to the gym and always feel sooo much better when I'm done.

I am also a nurse in critical care. I have gone to nights, the stress seems just a bit less. I also have made a few dietary changes that seem to have helped me: no sodas or high fructose corn syrup, balanced lunch, healthy snacks (PB and celery, or carrots and nuts, or half a PBJ), lots of water. I've noticed that not only have I needed less caffeine, but I'm more focused and have more energy. I also make it point to walk to and from work (it's less than a mile) and when it warms up I'll be doing more cycling after shift. I work 12's, so getting exercise on my work days is a challenge. I tend to be a bit more compassionate with myself on those days, and make up for it on my days off.

Thanks for the replies everyone. Some self dicipline is def needed and smater snacking/planning.

When I worked inpatient, I was a wreck. Honestly, the only thing that helped me was leaving my job and my Significant Other.

To heck with carrot sticks, I just needed to change everything!:D