Boredom leading to hunger

Papa_Swearingen

Why is it that boredom causes me to crave food? The habit had to start somewhere, but I don't know why? Even as I sit here at work, doing something that is 'boring' I catch my brain thinking 'what can I eat?' or 'when can I eat next?' Maybe I need to take the entertainment out of food??? How do I do that??? SO MANY QUESTIONS!

finallygettingskinny2013

It's natural for boredom to lead to hungry. My best advice is a piece or gum or some ice cold water. Maybe, your body is mistaking thirst for hunger or you could eat a 100 calorie snack. Something to just get you through it. I recommend eating 6 smaller meals a day. If you carry a water bottle with you, you'll realize how much of the time you're really thirsty instead of hungry.

Papa_Swearingen

Hey thanks for the reply. I'm reposting this one in motivation and support to see if I could get more responses. I would think I can't be the only one who deals with this phenomenon.