Stop the SNACKING!

eveadams721

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Ok, so we are all doing it....or are we? I have got to sustain a better grip than this namby pamby so failed attempts at calorie restrictions. I am trying and need to try again, and again, and yet again..TODAY and each and every day...POST UP folks --or fess up whichever but tell me you too are having issues...and of course I want/need to hear from those who just know how to say hell NO! to untimely and constant snacking...HELP !

Abo1995

Saying no to constant snacking and junk food used to be really hard for me. You need to get the motivation, throw out the junk and stock up on healthy food:). When you see the results starting to come in it will motivate you even more. the first few weeks are the hardest

usmcmp

I snack, but I plan my snacks and stick to them.

Warchortle

intermittent fasting = no snacking

Iron_Lotus

There is nothing wrong with snacking as long as it fits within your calories and macros

laserturkey

I use my kitchen scale to measure EVERYTHING and I decide before I measure it out how many calories I am going to have in a snack (or meal, for that matter). I never just go eat something and then think about logging it later.

ETA: Also, to make me stop snacking you would have to pry the food from my cold, dead hands. :-)

Allihexen

I snack, but it's been smaller quantities and better foods.

zyxst

I snack and log it. Just finished a yummy blueberry muffin and will have some walnuts before bed.

11hammicks

I don't think I could get through a day without snacks, but they're smart snacks. It's all about making the right choices. So we don't have to stop, just be smart about them.

notsuchaskinnybitch

I know it sounds obvious- but don't buy anything you will snack on! I absolutely love crisps so just don't keep them in the house! Instead occasionally buy a bag when im out as a treat!

jwdieter

Snacking is good. Moderate meal sizes are good. Diary looks more like binging/fasting is an issue.

salemnye

I snack but it's all within my calories for the day. Like right now I'm snacking on some frozen fruit because I wanted fruit and then I remembered I had frozen ones!

DebbieLyn63

I am a grazer, so I snack all day. I eat 6 or more small meals/snacks thru out the day and it all fits into my limits.

Megs081211

I don't constantly snack but at the same time I refuse deny myself anything. So I think that's part of it. I eat eat high protein, high fiber meals to help keep me full. I make sure to eat plenty of veggies and fruit randomly (lots of sugar). But every night I allow myself (if I want it) a sweet or something that is empty calories. It's usually 3 york peppermint patties (150 kcals), 3 cinnamon disk candies (70 kcals), a serving of salt and vinegar chips (150 kcals), and maybe once a week I'll allow myself a soda. These are my mine things that I just can't give up so I try to fit it in reasonably I account for it in my diet and I never feel guilty about it.

WildcatMom82

I eat constantly, love my snacks

maecrocker

Okay my weakness is hershey kisses with almonds. I don't know which is worse: not eating them or eating them and then having to log it into my food diary. I recently started to shop at a Russian grocery store around the corner from my office. I can't read the labels on the chocolate because its all in Russian -- I don't buy it because I can't figure out what it is.

Elainye

Planned snacks are the best snacks but I find myself led to temptation very easily! Not good :blushing:

Pixiebunz

Hi all, I just joined this site yesterday and I'm having trouble reaching the calorie limit(1200).i like breakfast which is usually banana or oatmeal and coffee.midafternoon I like a yogurt and dinner is chicken or ground beef and veggies.
Still below intake by a lot. Any suggestions????

GADavies

Snacks today...

1 bag Wotsits
30g coated peanuts (Smoked Chilli)
1 Alpen Light bar (Cherry Bakewell)
2 Muller fat free Greek style yoghurts (strawberry)
Total snack calories: 495

I can't not snack, so I just budget accordingly and eat less at mealtimes.

Joehenny

It's usually caused from an inability to differentiate between actual hunger, and cravings, or boredom.

Warchortle

It's usually caused from an inability to differentiate between actual hunger, and cravings, or boredom.

+ mistaking thirst for hunger.

Willowana

Hell no to untimely and constant snacking.....yes. Saying no to snacking entirely? Hell no...lol~

I track everything I eat. If I have the calories, I'll snack. If I don't, then I wait to my next meal. I always plan for ice cream or a sweet treat before bed, because I know I'm going to crave it either way.

caterpillardreams

I LOVE FOOD.
but I have learned to just say no,
And like others limit the junk food in the house, or none at all,
I watch less "Diners, drive ins and Dives." Cause I always want what I see.
I try and skip through food commercials, people may think I am crazy , it works for me, they are there to entice,

I drink as much tea as I can, If I am craving I have a little, but I try and do it within my calories, and I watch my sugar intake.

It is not easy, I can not have cookies in the house, they will be gone, but I am getting better.
I will have treats everyday but in moderation, I do not feel deprived.

You must figure your relationship with food.

It is your will and you have it, you just have to find the strength within you.

brisingr86

My issue is snacking out of boredom. I generally plan about 1000 calories for meals and 300 for snacking and make efforts to pick better snacks (yogurt, granola bar) that will fill me up if I'm actually feeling a bit hungry. That being said, I usually have a piece or two of candy/chocolate from the desk next to mine (office supply), but I plan that to fit into my calories. Otherwise, my best defense is keeping my mind (and my hands) busy so I can't snack if I'm not really hungry.

Megs081211

I LOVE FOOD.
but I have learned to just say no,
And like others limit the junk food in the house, or none at all,
I watch less "Diners, drive ins and Dives." Cause I always want what I see.
I try and skip through food commercials, people may think I am crazy , it works for me, they are there to entice,

I drink as much tea as I can, If I am craving I have a little, but I try and do it within my calories, and I watch my sugar intake.

It is not easy, I can not have cookies in the house, they will be gone, but I am getting better.
I will have treats everyday but in moderation, I do not feel deprived.

You must figure your relationship with food.

It is your will and you have it, you just have to find the strength within you.

I can't watch Diners, drive ins and Dives because all I want to do when I watch it is eat.

EricJonrosh

Whatever you do make sure it's something you can keep as a lifestyle after you reach your goal weight.

fpelletier

I snack daily, I try and balance out my calories so that I have plenty to snack with through out the day but often find myself having to eat more in the evening to use most calories, so I am trying to eat better at each meal.

I still buy junk stuff, but balance it with healthy stuff as well. My 3 kids will eat cookies every day if I let them, but I don't. I try to alternate snacks after school, 1 day is not so healthy stuff the next we do healthy. I love chocolate, so I buy FF versions or low fat versions of the stuff I like, so that I can have it and not feel deprived.

michellekicks

It's usually caused from an inability to differentiate between actual hunger, and cravings, or boredom.

+ mistaking thirst for hunger.

^ Yes.

I snack mindlessly when I'm dehydrated or tired. I should just have a glass of water and take a nap or go to bed.

mariechaffins

Stop the snacking is RIGHT! I am that person who does great all day and when night comes...nomnom. I m tired and instead of going to bed I snack. See, I even know WHY I do it... Stop the snacking!! It starts right NOW...:happy:

tomcornhole

Are sardines a snack? Or tuna or roasted chicken? Goto snacks that I can eat in most any reasonable quantity. I also have peanut butter, olive oil shooters and almonds. I really enjoy those sardines, though.

ninerbuff

intermittent fasting = no snacking

Pretty much this. However if it does fit my macros, and I have calories left over, I'll snack.

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