Temptation distraction techniques
nomorepud
Posts: 20
Evening all, anyone got any good distraction techniques for when that urge comes along to reach for the biscuit tin, or bag of crisps. At the moment I am taking a lot of long baths (biscuits and crisps would be soggy in there), reading more, jigsaw puzzles and going to bed earlier, to avoid those times when I would have snacked.
Looking for some more top tips on things to do when will power starts to slip!
Looking for some more top tips on things to do when will power starts to slip!
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Exercise.
Keep your hands busy.
Have sex.0 -
LOL - this would be after all the exercise and sex!!0
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I verbalise my conscience, ie say out loud 'stop Kim, you don't need it'. Maybe crazy but it usually works. Journaling is good too - focus on your achievements and it makes you less likely to give in to temptation.0
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Studying, or using your brain :P. On days when I study, I forget to eat all day. Also, I would never even keep crisps or biscuits in the house...you should never eat them.0
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Keep your mind busy or drink wateror if you have a sweet tooth have a piece of fruit or piece of bubble gum0
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I agree.....water....gum....walk!0
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It's all about finding something else to occupy your brain. I went to Joann Fabrics on Monday and got a bunch of yarn, and started doing some knitting/crocheting. It's something to keep the hands busy, and occupy the mind.0
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Exercise!!! As a special treat I bought cinnabon home for my hubby....last night I wanted one SOOOO bad so I said ok, I'll do a quick 30 minute workout and enjoy my hard earned reward.....well...after my workout I was so tired and sore...I couldnt even imagine eating that stupid thing I had worked so hard for! hahahaha....0
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-have a cup of hot tea (or coffee or other alternative that suits)
-go for a walk
-remind yourself that you can have whatever it is you're craving tomorrow, and that just because it's there, and you like it, doesn't mean you have to eat it (look into mindfulness and learning to feel things ie. cravings, without having to give in to them.)
-practise resistance by putting it off for 10mins, then half an hour, then an hour etc. The more you practise, the easier it becomes to resist
-if all else fails, and you find that you're always craving something at a certain time (eg in the evening) then simply allocate a portion of calories each day for that specific thing. I used to find it hard to get through the evening without any "treats". I started saving some of my calories for that, and having some chocolate, or a biscuit, or whatever every day. Now, I know I can have it, but I don't always want it. It's always an option, and I no longer feel the overwhelming craving, because I know that whatever I'm craving isn't completely off-limits. (Obviously I still keep it in an appropriate portion size for my goals, and use the other techniques for the occasions when I'm tempted to go over that.)0 -
Thank you all - some top tips, a lot of which I am already working on, but thanks for all the extras x0
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