Late night hobbies to curb snacking???
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I work nights so my days off I am up late when everyone else is sleeping. I get stuck behind the TV and bored which makes me want to eat..eat...eat!! I am looking for some hobbies to do to keep me occupied. I am not a big reader so that is out. I am not in an area where I can go out for a walk but I am starting a workout schedule so that should help burn a little time up. Any other members up late and what keeps you busy and away from snacking?
Rob
Rob
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A brew and a *kitten* lol0
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I've heard people do coloring books.....I'm not patient enough :laugh:
I will do puzzles (sudoku) and I paint (yes, I know what you're thinking...she's patient enough to paint but not to color?? It works for me, alright ) or I sew
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I'm a late night person, my preferred hobby is to get into the Shiraz and wind people on message boards.
It's a pathetic thing but it keeps me amused.
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Just knowing I'm overeating will keep me from doing it. I don't eat if I'm not hungry anymore... except for an occasional dessert with coffee. But I don't do that late at night.0
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i either hop on the elliptical for ten minutes, or i play monopoly online...hahaha kinda lame but it's a distraction!0
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LOL I do the same thing! I respond here to keep my mind off things!0
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Yeah that's a good way to describe it, a distraction is what I really need to find. I am online a lot but then I see an ad for some really good food and find myself wanting to eat it!! Figures the marketing ad tactics suck me in so easily. Thanks for all the suggestions.0
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Enter sweepstakes! [That's what I do!]0
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Battlefield 3 is making me forget to eat at the moment.0
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It's not a hobby but I curb my snacking at night by brushing my teeth and using mouthwash. I know if I try to eat anything after that (or at least for a while) it'll taste horrible.0
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Battlefield 3 is making me forget to eat at the moment.
Hahaha!! My computer is too weak to play it!! One day I will upgrade!0 -
Battlefield 3 is making me forget to eat at the moment.
Hahaha!! My computer is too weak to play it!! One day I will upgrade!
BF2 kept me up late at nights for about 8 years (many servers still well-populated; game costs about £10). Before that BF1942. You could also try Eve Online but you'll probably end up forgetting to sleep, it's that addictive.0 -
I do crochet, sewing and all other kinds of making crafts. I actually sell these things on Etsy and Facebook so make some money out of it too (not mega bucks but it's nice to have a few quid in my Paypal account).
I like to do things that take my concentration, like we collect pebble when at the beach so I wash these and then paint them. I make then in to cute little bees and ladybugs and then we use them for decoration in the garden.
I also like puzzles so buy puzzle books and do online puzzles and games. I read a lot too though and that passes time.
I also like to learn things. I had a crap history teacher at school so know absolutely nothing about history. So I pick something from history and I research it online and read things about it and make notes for myself. Some might think its a waste of time but I find it genuinely interesting, learning new things, and this passes loads of time and I also feel smarter lol.0 -
Take my dogs out for a late night walks down country lanes, across fields and through woods...0
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I work out twice usually on my nights off. I play computer games, clean my house, read, and yes, sometimes I watch TV.0
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Sex.0
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I just started going to a gym during that time at night. I also am into making hair bows. I figure if you keep your hands busy with a craft/activity, then you won't be able to use them to eat.0
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i do crafts, it means I can't snack as i dont want to get grease etc on fabrics.
you can always knit the missus/ kids a scarf for Xmas.
Or theres quilting, tatting crochet etc.
I also like paper automata (where you cut out and glue paper to make automata)
my next project is
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Make-Your-Working-Paper-Clock/dp/0060910666/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1347006060&sr=8-1
(a working clock made out of paper)
you could lways try drawing, woodwork, sculpting playdough (anthing that uses the hands really)0 -
I have this problem too, but without the reason for staying up. Had a 500 calorie binge last night, feel terrible about it. I love the idea of knitting and doing crafts to counteract the binge, I will definitely be trying this!0
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