What do you do to avoid mindless snacking?

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  • turtleball
    turtleball Posts: 217 Member
    I always have good intentions when getting snacks.... AT FIRST. then I feel like I want a little bit more and a little bit more. I dont buy anything tons of junk, only a couple of things I would eat over time. I walk to get away from those few things.

    Lol I just found this: http://www.thekitchensafe.com/pages/overview
    totally going to try this out
  • Jestinia
    Jestinia Posts: 1,153 Member
    I always have good intentions when getting snacks.... AT FIRST. then I feel like I want a little bit more and a little bit more. I dont buy anything tons of junk, only a couple of things I would eat over time. I walk to get away from those few things.

    Lol I just found this: http://www.thekitchensafe.com/pages/overview
    totally going to try this out

    Now I want one. But it looks a little flimsy. I bet throwing it against the wall a few times would crack it right open!
  • rypstorm
    rypstorm Posts: 63 Member
    I always have good intentions when getting snacks.... AT FIRST. then I feel like I want a little bit more and a little bit more. I dont buy anything tons of junk, only a couple of things I would eat over time. I walk to get away from those few things.

    Lol I just found this: http://www.thekitchensafe.com/pages/overview
    totally going to try this out

    Now I want one. But it looks a little flimsy. I bet throwing it against the wall a few times would crack it right open!

    Not to mention that it totally isn't big enough for my costco sized bag of chips.
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    Are you eating enough during the day?

    I totally understand the mindless eating of crunchy/salty/sweet things. What I do is portion out 1 serving into a sandwich bag or something, and put the rest back in the cabinet. Bring your little baggie with you to do your work and that's your snack, no more! Also, think about how crappy it feels to have too much junky stuff sitting in your stomach when you're trying to sleep (and chances are that it will prevent you from getting good sleep, esp if it's sugary) and maybe that will help you?

    You got this!
  • lLionMindl
    lLionMindl Posts: 76 Member
    protein shake at night. tasty & kills cravings for treats.
  • Siansonea
    Siansonea Posts: 917 Member
    The best way to keep snacks out of your mouth is to keep them out of your cupboard. :smokin:
  • fatusextremus
    fatusextremus Posts: 9 Member
    When I converted to a paleo diet I lost all desire to snack. The added protein and fat keeps you full.
  • climbing_trees
    climbing_trees Posts: 726 Member
    Snack on celery, green beans, broccoli, bell pepper, etc with a bit of mrs dash or pepper on top. Super low calorie, still has that satisfying crunch~

    Make a dip out of plain nonfat greek yogurt and dried onion if you want more? Or hummus.
  • rypstorm
    rypstorm Posts: 63 Member
    The best way to keep snacks out of your mouth is to keep them out of your cupboard. :smokin:

    I have to agree with you. Unfortunately I share my kitchen with my kids, and those are the things they have for school snacks. And, I consider dark chocolate one of the main essential food groups...in moderation.
  • rypstorm
    rypstorm Posts: 63 Member
    Are you eating enough during the day?

    I totally understand the mindless eating of crunchy/salty/sweet things. What I do is portion out 1 serving into a sandwich bag or something, and put the rest back in the cabinet. Bring your little baggie with you to do your work and that's your snack, no more! Also, think about how crappy it feels to have too much junky stuff sitting in your stomach when you're trying to sleep (and chances are that it will prevent you from getting good sleep, esp if it's sugary) and maybe that will help you?

    You got this!

    I tried the portioning out trick once, but ended up throwing the stuff out because it got stale. These monthly cravings are "cyclical" if you know what I mean. And, I feel guilty going through all those ziplock bags. I do agree with the portioning it though. Instead of eating out of a bag, I should just grab a handful and put it on a plate.
  • dgroulx
    dgroulx Posts: 159 Member
    If I want something salty, I suck on sunflower seeds. I give the seed to my dog. Other than that, I like water with flavor drops to dip on.
  • Lorijp
    Lorijp Posts: 47 Member
    I try to have healthy snacks around for mindless snacking. I have a drawer full of snacks at work. I also drink hot tea and peppermint tic tacs help also.
  • Sundaynz
    Sundaynz Posts: 5 Member
    I have the same issue each month, I either
    drink hot tea - and find that the heat of the tea makes me drink it slowly and the liquid fills any imagined gap ( because I think it is usually imaginary!)
    If I cave .. then I make sure I log it all so that I can sit and contemplate exactly what I did .. and not repeat my mistake and hopefully do better next time. If there are no results on the scales I want to be able to see why and take responsibility for it.
  • newlife888
    newlife888 Posts: 83 Member
    Hot naturally decaf tea. (Pretty sure things that have been "decaffeinated" are really bad for you.) Not sure why but that really helps me with late night cravings. Sometimes I will have 2, and it takes care of the late night snack monster within.
  • acogg
    acogg Posts: 1,870 Member
    Raisins (one at a time) or baby carrots are my mindless snacking. Special K cracker chips are pretty low calorie salty snacks. The sour cream and onion and the barbecue are my two favorites. There is a cheese flavor that is pretty good, too. Salted and plain popcorn are also good. I understand about snacking when working. I get semi-hyper when I am concentrating on work. The tiny bits of food time is the time I use to consider something.

    I agree on the protein. When I finally upped mine, the mindless eating and carb cravings went away after about a week.
  • katekross
    katekross Posts: 463 Member
    Chew gum, or go for a walk!
  • Mitzigan94
    Mitzigan94 Posts: 393 Member
    chew your food 30 times
  • rypstorm
    rypstorm Posts: 63 Member
    chew your food 30 times
    I can't count to 30 and do my work on the computer at the same time! Plus, my mastication is sooooo efficient that the food is all but gone by the 5th chew. I think it has something to do with having to eat fast when I was a kid, otherwise my older brothers would get more of the food.
  • ZeldaMarooner7
    ZeldaMarooner7 Posts: 307
    Carrot chips and some light ranch is hardly anything. :)

    I just keep my hands busy. I hate having to reach for something while typing or drawing, then having my fingers all salty and sugary.
  • rypstorm
    rypstorm Posts: 63 Member
    I have the same issue each month, I either
    drink hot tea - and find that the heat of the tea makes me drink it slowly and the liquid fills any imagined gap ( because I think it is usually imaginary!)
    If I cave .. then I make sure I log it all so that I can sit and contemplate exactly what I did .. and not repeat my mistake and hopefully do better next time. If there are no results on the scales I want to be able to see why and take responsibility for it.
    .

    Yup, I do log it all in and own my actions. Sometimes I'll even log it in the morning after. It makes me feel like a college girl doing the walk of shame,
  • rypstorm
    rypstorm Posts: 63 Member
    I have the same issue each month, I either
    drink hot tea - and find that the heat of the tea makes me drink it slowly and the liquid fills any imagined gap ( because I think it is usually imaginary!)
    If I cave .. then I make sure I log it all so that I can sit and contemplate exactly what I did .. and not repeat my mistake and hopefully do better next time. If there are no results on the scales I want to be able to see why and take responsibility for it.
    .

    Yup, I do log it all in and own my actions. Sometimes I'll even log it in the morning after. It makes me feel like a college girl doing the walk of shame,
  • allaboutthecake
    allaboutthecake Posts: 1,535 Member
    Love peppermint gum. Drink Snapple Peach Tea (diet). Fold laundry. Work on my picture files. Vacuum.

    Put a kitty on my lap. Kitty won't let me get up when they curl up on me & I'm too much of a wuss to boot 'em off to get treats...:laugh:
  • rypstorm
    rypstorm Posts: 63 Member
    Love peppermint gum. Drink Snapple Peach Tea (diet). Fold laundry. Work on my picture files. Vacuum.

    Put a kitty on my lap. Kitty won't let me get up when they curl up on me & I'm too much of a wuss to boot 'em off to get treats...:laugh:

    My cats aren't lap cats. But they enjoy walking on my keyboard.
  • allaboutthecake
    allaboutthecake Posts: 1,535 Member
    I have that problem too. She has a deep need....think its cuz my lap is warmer when the laptop is setting on it. Instant kitty-warmer. :laugh:

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