Board munchies

lesliedionne

I have an office desk job where A, I don’t get much exercise but more then anything I tend to get board and want to snack on things, any advice or tips on what to do…or what to eat when I get what I call more then anything the “ board munchies?”

Thanks Leslie



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lesliedionne

I have an office desk job where A, I don’t get much exercise but more then anything I tend to get board and want to snack on things, any advice or tips on what to do…or what to eat when I get what I call more then anything the “ board munchies?”

Thanks Leslie



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tashjs21

Drink a big glass of water every time you get the urge to munch. (eventually you will be running to the ladies so often you won't be bored anymore!) :laugh:
Come to MFP and read the bulletins.
I just logged a snack I was thinking about and saw my "If every day were like today button" change from 139.5 to 142.5 So there it was in print, right in front of me, that moment of snacking would sooooooooo not be worth it.

ChubbyBunny

Have a stash of healthy things....nuts, dried fruit, etc
Just make sure they are portioned out so you don't go over simply snacking.

I'd drink the water first too.

songbyrdsweet

I love to chew gum...I'll go through about a half pack in a day if I'm having a 'hungry' day. Water with or without sugar-free flavor also works well. You are still 'munching', but in the form of sipping.

lesliedionne

thanks guys this was very informational

the water is smart i know drinking water it usually makes me full so maybe i can start going to the vending machine and get a bottle of h20 instead of peanut m&ms lol :bigsmile: and the good snacks are always a smart idea...my coworker was telling me about the 100 calorie pack things? are those any good?

thanks again!

mjfer123

boredom eating is a big problem for a lot of people.
Instead of eating when you are bored, drink a glass of water, if you are still hungry, try to have a healthy snack on hand like carrots or apples.
Sometimes yogurt helps, even though its a little calorie loaded, it fills you up in a different way than a fruit or veggie would.

tashjs21

thanks guys this was very informational

the water is smart i know drinking water it usually makes me full so maybe i can start going to the vending machine and get a bottle of h20 instead of peanut m&ms lol :bigsmile: and the good snacks are always a smart idea...my coworker was telling me about the 100 calorie pack things? are those any good?

thanks again!

I have a love hate relationship with those 100 calorie pack snacks. On one hand they are awesome for those snacking needs but then the days where I lose all self control...they are bad...my old eating habits sneak in and I tell myself...they are only 100 calories...it won't hurt to have another...then before you know it I am 300 calories down for the day off of one snack.
But yes, they are wonderful if you can have the self control to stick to your plan.

ChubbyBunny

thanks guys this was very informational

the water is smart i know drinking water it usually makes me full so maybe i can start going to the vending machine and get a bottle of h20 instead of peanut m&ms lol :bigsmile: and the good snacks are always a smart idea...my coworker was telling me about the 100 calorie pack things? are those any good?

thanks again!

I always have a ton of these on hand (I know all the presevatives, etc).... it works.
I like to have at least one salty and one sweet in my office. That way when I get either of those cravings I can usually satisfy it. Some good 100 cal packs I've tried are: Mr. Salty chocolate covered pretzels, the Ritz combo, Doritos, Cheeto asteroids (my niece loves them....she's 1), Lorna Doone shortbread cookies.....

Also, Quaker has these awesome chocolate drizzled rice cakes for like 90 cals a bag. They are really good.

But I agree, they are just to cut the craving.....be careful of overdoing it.

CristaAmy

Rather than buying water ... get a reusable bottle. I have a one-liter reusable bottle on my desk that I fill up twice a day. Loose weight and help save waste from going in the landfill!

I love the 100 calorie packs ... but I tend to eat more than just one too.

tashjs21

Rather than buying water ... get a reusable bottle. I have a one-liter reusable bottle on my desk that I fill up twice a day. Loose weight and help save waste from going in the landfill!

I love the 100 calorie packs ... but I tend to eat more than just one too.

I have a 64oz one and chug a bunch everytime I get the urge to eat.
Definitely a good idea to get a reusable bottle!

lesliedionne

this is all GREAT information

just what i needed!!!

thanks guys!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

dothompson

I have the same issue. I used to find myself wandering off to the vending machines in the afternoon or going to "visit" other employees who had candy dishes on their desk.

Now I bring a big bag of baby carrots back with me from lunch and try to eat them all before I go home. This also helps with portion control at dinner as I am pretty full from the carrots when I get home.

JessicaT2007

Thank goodness we did not have vending machines at my old work. Just a coke machine and I don't care for sodas