help im not hungry but im still tryna snack and eat

Donesha88
Donesha88 Posts: 12 Member
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What I do I just had me a shake and I won't be eating dinner till 6 or 7 but I'm still tryna eat

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  • DisneyDude85
    DisneyDude85 Posts: 428 Member
    Go for a walk. Do something to keep your mind off of food :) Sounds easier than it actually is, but will power is a muscle you need to exercise. Keep at it and you will be able to flex it any time you need to!
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Chew some gum or go do something.
  • EHisCDN
    EHisCDN Posts: 480 Member
    Do something to get your mind off of it. I find that I usually have cravings at around 3 or 4 in the afternoon. That's when I go take my daily walk. It helps me twofold; I avoid the temptation and I get moving!
  • Donesha88
    Donesha88 Posts: 12 Member
    Thanks everyone I'm chewing sum gum now and its actually helping me out I really appreciate the help
  • motivccess
    motivccess Posts: 201 Member
    Listen to music.
  • Donesha88
    Donesha88 Posts: 12 Member
    That's crazy because its a lot of times I listen to music and it keeps my mind of food thanks
    motivccess wrote: »
    Listen to music.

  • VisofSer
    VisofSer Posts: 130 Member
    Ahh, habits and body cycles. The good news is with continued practice, these go away or move to different times around the new way and times you eat.

    For the time being, get away from temptation. I signed up to duolingo and when I get these cravings that have nothing to do with hunger, I work on learning German. Anything that either requires deep concentration, or takes up the sound track of thoughts that leads to "I fancy some crisps!" when nothing else is going on, helps.
  • FitGirl0123
    FitGirl0123 Posts: 1,273 Member
    If you're not hungry and you still want to eat, then you have to find out why you want to eat. If you don't know why you still want to eat, then you won't be able to find a solution.
  • suziecue20
    suziecue20 Posts: 567 Member
    Go and clean your teeth - you won't want to eat for a while.
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    Take a class. It can fill your time so you cannot eat and you can learn some new skills.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Move and keep yourself occupied.
  • HowdilyDoodily
    HowdilyDoodily Posts: 1 Member
    What the hell does tryna mean?
  • Donesha88
    Donesha88 Posts: 12 Member
    Everybody else knows what it mean so you can keep yo *kitten* off my post
    HowdilyDoodily wrote: »
    What the hell does tryna mean?

  • Donesha88
    Donesha88 Posts: 12 Member
    To everyone else thank u
  • lovedmum
    lovedmum Posts: 1 Member
    I have this problem too



  • girlwithcurls2
    girlwithcurls2 Posts: 2,281 Member
    I have the same problem. It's usually AFTER dinner (when I'm not even hungry!). Problem is, it's my time to sit and veg on the sofa-worked all day, worked out, fixed dinner, cleaned up, prepared tomorrow's meals... and then I want to snack on the sofa and pack in calories I don't need. It's dark and windy (a walk is usually out), and it's the ONLY time I have with my busy husband, who wants to sit on the sofa too.

    Lots of good suggestions here. I'm going to try some. It's one of my caloric downfalls. Just say "no," right? ;)
  • ncfitbit
    ncfitbit Posts: 1,058 Member
    You said the most important thing. "I'm not hungry". If you know that, then definitely do all the suggestions above. I used to think people were crazy when they suggested going for a walk instead of snacks, but it does work.

    My problem is I can fool myself into thinking that I AM actually hungry when I just want to snack and I do get hungry around 3 pm so I have learned to plan something with protein around that time. Eating out of habit is just that, a habit and these can be undone. I hardly ever snack at night after dinner, especially after I log my dinner and see where I am. On a good day, I've planned well enough to have an after dinner treat, so I don't feel deprived.
  • Lovee_Dove7
    Lovee_Dove7 Posts: 742 Member
    edited November 2015
    Donesha88 wrote: »
    What I do I just had me a shake and I won't be eating dinner till 6 or 7 but I'm still tryna eat

    Make a chopped salad, with some protein, like maybe some tilipia fish. The veggies will hit the spot, and the protein will tide you over.
    It's not a lot of cals, and will save you from blowing your day with a binge.
    Did you put some fiber into that shake? That helps a lot too.
  • Donesha88
    Donesha88 Posts: 12 Member
    I haven't tried fiber yet but I will and I'm not much of a salad eater but lately I've been working on that too thank u for the help
    Luvee_Dove5 wrote: »
    Donesha88 wrote: »
    What I do I just had me a shake and I won't be eating dinner till 6 or 7 but I'm still tryna eat

    Make a chopped salad, with some protein, like maybe some tilipia fish. The veggies will hit the spot, and the protein will tide you over.
    It's not a lot of cals, and will save you from blowing your day with a binge.
    Did you put some fiber into that shake? That helps a lot too.

  • Donesha88
    Donesha88 Posts: 12 Member
    Thank u everyone for the suggestions imma keep pushing myself everyday and using the suggestions

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