Why do I eat when I'm bored!!!!!

shnnd19

okay my husband is gone & last night I was so bored & all I could do is think about food or what sounded really good, the worst part of it is that I wasn't even hungry. I don't know why I do this, I did great all day but lost at the very end of the day.

Does anyone have any suggestions of how I might get over my weakness??????

PBmaria

Rule of thumb: If hunger is not the problem, food is not the answer.

lausa22

It's a habit many people have. When you start to think about eating when you're bored, do something else; clean up a little, walk a pet (if you have one), call up a friend, ect.
Just try to preoccupy yourself

karensoxfan

The tips that come to mind for me are:

1. Occupy your hands (read a book, paint your nails, etc.)
2. Go to bed earlier
3. Drink water instead
4. Brush your teeth

meggers123

I have the same problem, being home all alone during the week. When I feel like snacking, I go for a walk. Helps with the boredom, and maybe earns me a treat in extra calories.

KyleJCooper

I the tips of going to bed early if you have to, reading a book, or - my favorite - pounding like 1-2 diet sodas or some low calorie lemonade, which will fill your stomach up pretty quickly and then I don't feel like eating as much. I also will grab a jar of pickles (practically calorie free) and go to town on them if I absolutely can't go any longer without eating something.

jamhamster

I do the same thing when I'm bored, have no magic solution I just try find something to keep my mind off it, read a book or sometimes play a game on my laptop and drink a glass of water instead of eating

woodyschic

you definitely have to find something to keep you from being bored! i have struggled with this in the past...bored or stressed and i'd be in the kitchen looking. now if i find myself in the kitchen and i'm not really hungry, i get a glass of ice water and a piece of fruit and leave the kitchen. i usually sit down and start drinking the water and try to read or look for something to do....the fruit usually ends up back in the kitchen. good luck finding what works for you!

ayshamc

Do a post on here....and we will talk to you about everything and anything under the sun, to keep you typing and your brain occupied on something other than food! :flowerforyou:

I am the same....the minute I get bored, my mind turns to food - its like its the natural thing for it to want to do - EAT!! I am still trying to figure out the best way to stop it - when I do, i'll let you know lol

TheMaidOfAstolat

This is my number one issue. I try to keep my hands busy by reading or giving myself a manicure. If that doesn't work I'll eat low cal veggies (carrots, celery, cucumbers with no dip/sauce) for that 'hand to mouth' action.