Does anyone know how to watch TV without eating?

theresap1031

I have my Kindle with me and during commercial breaks etc. I web browse and play a game so I distract myself.

theresap1031

LOve Walking Dead I could still eat during it though .

NessaWilde

When I'm watching tv I usually go with a huge mug of tea to curb the munchies.

jlmuise25

WATER!!!!! Grab a bottle of water whenever you go to watch TV. Or chew some gum.

shira324

I'm a pop culture addict and LOVE tv, can't cut it out of my life. I also have attention issues, so I'm usually playing games on my phone or folding laundry or surfing the web while the tv is on, which is a nice distraction from eating. I am trying to drink more water, so that helps, but I agree that I have to plan my day with 100-200 calories for tv snacking. I like the 100 cal bags of popcorn, they're pretty satisfying. As well as skinny cow chocolates, I make myself eat them very, very slowly to make them last longer. It's all part of the challenge of changing your lifestyle and being conscious of your food intake.

callyart

Take up sewing/knitting

Problem solved!

MrsCurvyFab

i either play on my ipad or do random excercises while watching tv especially during commercials. just whatever comes to mind 10 at a time. i usually dont really sit down to watch tv unless its dinner time, or my husband is watching one of our shows together.

thatgirlkellib

eat dinner at the dinner table, have quality convos with the family ...once dinners done have tv time, your full, if you get hungry drink something warm, (your bored)

mamma_nee

Take up crocheting or knitting Keeps your hands busy and you can`t eat.

determined_erin

Try to keep busy while watching the show or movie. You could jog in place or exercise, organize/clean your room, get your chores done, do homework or work, etc.

mjfer123

I agree with the water.
Whenever you feel the need to snack, drink a glass.
Instead of bringing food with you to watch tv, drink water.

At the movies is a different story for me, I need popcorn, being surrounded by that smell pumped through the vents... its a drug.
But you can always just settle for the small.

Lastly, you need to empower yourself and just say that you don't need a snack, sometimes you can fake it until you make it!
The body is easily fooled with mental games.

Like others were saying, don't watch tv so much. I go from work to the gym, so its another couple hours Im not lounging with easy access to my kitchen. No gym is no problem, go for a walk, or do something active. Anything distracting like reading or crosswords, puzzles. Try to do things that aren't food-centric. You can do it!

zombiesama

Using a ball gag.

pandorakick

I knit or spin wool when watching television.

danielleharvey2009

I tend to snack to, and every time I have the urge to get up and grab something to snack on, I ask myself which would I prefer? Being my ideal weight and fit enough to keep up with my son as he grows up? Or the short term satisfaction of whatever it is I'm craving?
It usually helps, and gives me the motivation to do something while I watch, such as planking during commercials, steps with the WiiFit or jogging in place.
Also, to help if you're thinking you're hungry but not totally sure, you might just be thirsty. Have a glass of water and see how you feel afterwards.
Hope it helps

sir_randall

That's easy, don't watch TV, problem solved. Go for a walk, or to the gym, besides, there's not much worth watching on TV anyway, except The Walking Dead.

Rigger

I couldn't have said this better. DVR everything too. 60 min show reduced to 40+ mins gives you more time to be outside or in the gym. I am not sure I really understand people who still watch live TV.

SwedishMel

I realize that question sounds ridiculous, but I really do have a problem watching a TV show (or going to a movie) without munching my way through it.

Even worse, unless I'm working, I tend to want to eat whenever I even sit down!

I know I'm not the only one. Have any of you had this problem in the past and found a solution?

You have an oral fixation. It's quite common. Just replace it. Either with healthier snacks (celery anyone?) or maybe hot tea or water.

sbarella

I only watch TV while cuddling or in my bed right before falling asleep. If I don't know what to do after dinner I'll play videogames, read or knit.
I'd really love some popcorn at the movies, but the smell is too strong and it makes me somewhat nauseous, I guess I'm very lucky.

40andFindingFitness

I exercise while watching TV, Wii Step, body weight exercises, dance. Am I the only one that does this? :huh:

train_01

I stand up while watching TV sometimes. That helps. I often do my nails while watching TV as well. It used to drive my hubby crazy but he's used to it now. I am to the point where I almost CAN'T watch TV without having my manicure kit out filing my nails I also agree with the crochet/knitting idea. I would do that but I have carpal tunnel syndrome so bad that it's not worth it.

yo_andi

Push-ups.

In the commercial breaks, do exercises. If you do jumping jacks or burpees, you're not going to want to eat because all that crap sloshing around in your digestive tract while you're bouncing around... well, let's just say... YAK CITY!

cwolfman13

I realize that question sounds ridiculous, but I really do have a problem watching a TV show (or going to a movie) without munching my way through it.

Even worse, unless I'm working, I tend to want to eat whenever I even sit down!

I know I'm not the only one. Have any of you had this problem in the past and found a solution?

These are just habits...while habits can be somewhat difficult to break, it's really just about thinking before you act and not doing whatever it is. It doesn't really take long to break a habit...about a week. I used to have all kinds of weird eating habits...front of the t.v. was a big one and so was eating candy while I was reading in bed. Ultimately is about setting ground rules for myself and just not doing those things. I only eat at the table now save for movie nights with the family when we watch a movie and eat popcorn.

mem50

I knit or crochet when watching TV. Plus learned to eat at kitchen table with no TV on. Now if I could figure out how to read without eating.......:grumble:

NuggetLovesEdie

I'm totally with the knitters.

It helps keep my hands busy in the evenings.

Also, a glass of water, and if I'm not hungry to eat an apple or some carrots and celery, then I'm not really belly hungry.

quirkytizzy

I stand up while watching TV sometimes. That helps. I often do my nails while watching TV as well. It used to drive my hubby crazy but he's used to it now. I am to the point where I almost CAN'T watch TV without having my manicure kit out filing my nails I also agree with the crochet/knitting idea. I would do that but I have carpal tunnel syndrome so bad that it's not worth it.

I also do my nail whiles watching long bouts of tv. I'll set up a small workspace in front of me of nail colors and brushes and whatnot and go to town. Very helpful!

Samquentin1

I have a water bottle by me, and drink my water instead... You could also take up crocheting.

TeaBea

Push-ups.

In the commercial breaks, do exercises. If you do jumping jacks or burpees, you're not going to want to eat because all that crap sloshing around in your digestive tract while you're bouncing around... well, let's just say... YAK CITY!

On this note.............


Deck of cards workout: Hearts = cardio, Diamonds = upper, Spades = lower, Clubs = abs. Play: draw the 8 of hearts - do 8 jumping jacks, draw 10 of diamonds do 10 push ups .... etc.

gramarye

I find that I have to do something with my hands. I either make it my cross-stitch time, or I use the computer while I'm watching TV. I've gotten pretty good at not snacking all the time while watching TV. Unfortunately, I still haven't conquered snacking forever while reading.

meganjcallaghan

I agree with the people who save room for it in the day. There's no reason NOT to eat while you watch tv if you have calories enough at the end of the day to do so. I sit and munch veggies and hummus....popcorn WITH butter.....apple crisp or chocolate while i watch Dr. Who....as you can see by my ticker its worked just fine for me

amydalton2

Sit down, cover yourself in a blanket, place two dogs on your lap and then you won't be inclinded to get up and go to the fridge or pantry because you certainly don't want to disturb sleeping dogs who are all comfy. And you can't eat with them on your lap because they will be all up in your face or stealing your snack.

Dancing_Laeti

I've picked up knitting... keeps the hands occupied and you do something productive! Granted, I've made a lot of scarves as they aren't too complicated!