Need some encouragement!

iambrandice

Lately I've been really stressed out, and I just eat when that happens! I crave snack foods and sweets! I've been trying to watch what I eat, but lately I can't help but just help myself to more than I should have. I know I shouldn't stress-eat, but it's a hard habit to break.

ashmo1785

I do this sometimes too or eat when i'm bored try to go for water first or maybe fruit. I know its not the same as snack food but you'll feel much better for it and it may just cure your sweet craving

realme56

Stress exercise! I am my own worse enemy in buying things that I should not have in the house so if I can stop myself in the store it helps me overall

bettertracie

Go run!! Get in a nice hard workout!! I was feeling really irritated and stressed out, I ended up burning an extra 200 calories than my normal, and all I wanted after was a shower and a goodnight!

rohediet

I like the idea to "stress exercise." Sometimes a cup of tea helps me. Another thing might be to keep some healthy snack options on hand- celery sticks, air popped popcorn, blueberries... Good look!

Athena413

If you're a stress eater and just need something to satisfy that sweet tooth...try frozen red grapes if you like grapes. They last a lot longer than if they're just in the fridge, still maintain all of their nutritional value, a whole cup is only about 100 calories, and they taste like candy!

crazymgpilot

I've found keeping MFP open on my computer all the time is a serious snack deterrent. Because I'll be sitting there bored, wanting to snack and i look and realize...I don't want to log anything into my food log, so I'll opt for water or a diet coke to take the edge and then if I still crave a snack, I'll eat something like almonds or a 70 calorie pack of Beef Jerky. That seems to work every time. For me the trick has really been being accountable to log everything. I've suddenly stopped eating candy like I used to because I don't want the calories on my food log@!

tobeinshapeagain

If you're a stress eater and just need something to satisfy that sweet tooth...try frozen red grapes if you like grapes. They last a lot longer than if they're just in the fridge, still maintain all of their nutritional value, a whole cup is only about 100 calories, and they taste like candy!

What a great idea!
That would satisfy my craving for something really cold (I used to eat lots of ice cream).
Thanks!

PennyRiha

Think of very cute little shorts you will be able to wear that will take your mind off food!!!

jrm29

It can definitely be tough, but a few words of motivation go a long way. Don't be too hard on yourself and try to start every day fresh. I'm a full-time college student too, and it can definitely help to connect with people who understand the difficulties that college life can bring to weight loss goals! I'll send you a friend request