Comfort Eating

purplebutterfly28

Hey everyone. I always find snacking my downfall, especially late at night or when i'm feeling depressed/stressed. Has anyone got any tips/advice on how to avoid comfort eating and doing something else? I find sometimes if i have a bath or pamper myself than can help x

d_llopez

That's an issue for me so i eat around 530-6pm and then save a lot of my snacks till after dinner. Fiber one, rice cakes, cheese etc...

purplepollypops

I usually go to bed early! lol

fieryfilly910

I totally relate, this also is my downfall. I used to eat crisps, chocolate etc etc at night (and lots of it!), but now when I have to snack I snack on snackajack rice cakes, shape desserts etc. Finding that this is really really helping and I don't feel mega guilty and am keeping on losing weight. Keep counting the calories tho! Just discovered this app and website, amazing! Hope this helps....

purplebutterfly28

thanks guys x

SarahLovesCheesecake

That's an issue for me so i eat around 530-6pm and then save a lot of my snacks till after dinner. Fiber one, rice cakes, cheese etc...

Liking your pic, get off your *kitten* yaaaaaaaaaaay

SarahLovesCheesecake

Ive tried halving my snacks, eating fruit, going and doing something else, clean your teeth / mouthwash, check facebook or MFP (lol)

AND ultimately ask yourself 'am I actually hungry'....its probably boredom you are feeding, at least thats my excuse!

Marjorielk

For me, if I don't have the stuff I really like (chips), I'm ok. I can drink water, or have a couple of crackers and read the posts on MFP and not snack.

mousumi30

i use some healthy snacks these days in portions, it helps me a lot to get through the day, my choices are unsalted cashew,peanuts(dry roasted, unsalted),figs,raisins,mango slices. e,t,c or if i want something crunchy i have half cup special k without milk

kettlenic

I have binged my way through my house and now I officially have nothing left to tempt me everything requires some form of prep!

a good tip I read yesterday was eat - turning off the TV and with all the lights on - it feels like people are watching so you eat less?? not tried it yet but a good idea

kettlenic

• Drink a liter or two of water
• Drink a hot drink like boiling water, tea, coffee, herbal tea etc
• Drink a lot of fizzy diet soda
• Pick a safe and low cal food like blueberries, broccoli, baby spinach, pickles etc and eat it nonstop for half an hour. Even better, take a sip of water in between if you can.
• Write a list of your goals and the steps you need to take to get there
• If you are home or able to, look in the mirror and focus on what you have achieved so far/how far you still need to go (which ever helps you more!)
• Look at pictures of people who have the type of body that you would like to achieve
• Brush your teeth (floss, brush, rinse with mouth wash)
• Eat some sugar free gum or mints
• Take a shower or bath
• Work out
• Read a book
• Go for a walk
• Call a friend
• Take a nap
• Give yourself a facial/manicure/pedicure/straighten your hair... etc
• Watch a movie
• Walk around the block
• Sabotage your food. Put on too much salt, too much pepper or make it completely inedible and then make yourself take a bite

sla0814

GUM! I seriously have 5 different flavors on my coffee table! Kind of crazy, I know! haha That and drinking LOTS of water or tea. Or if I feel I'm being tempted too much at night I'll go to my room and slip into bed earlier than usual .