Temporary appetite suppressant?

RubyRed8067
RubyRed8067 Posts: 301 Member
edited January 5 in Motivation and Support
I normally eat when I'm hungry, but for the times I'm not hungry, and simply bored and don't want to be tempted, I've just found out what can stop me from eating anything...at least for 30 minutes or so..until the urge to "just eat" passes.

Cough drops! Or anything with menthol in it. It makes anything you eat or drink taste horrible!

How do you curb the curb 'boredom binges"??
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  • DontStopB_Leakin
    DontStopB_Leakin Posts: 3,863 Member
    Self control. Willpower.


    Novel concept, I know. Scott taught me that one.
  • AngryDiet
    AngryDiet Posts: 1,349 Member
    Cough drops?!

    I drink tea.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    I eat ALL THE FOOD!
  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    That sounds like a way to develop a really unhealthy relationship with food.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Self control. Willpower.


    Novel concept, I know. Scott taught me that one.

    PREACH!
  • Cranktastic
    Cranktastic Posts: 1,517 Member
    SMASH!
  • _Elemenopee_
    _Elemenopee_ Posts: 2,665 Member
    That sounds like a way to develop a really unhealthy relationship with food.

    Too late
  • Beastette
    Beastette Posts: 1,497 Member
    I eat ALL THE FOOD!

    I concur. After I've eaten, my appetite is usually suppressed. Especially if I remember to have loads of protein and fiber. Otherwise, it takes about seven cupcakes.
  • oregonzoo
    oregonzoo Posts: 4,251 Member
    Food. That usually helps.
  • Captain_Tightpants
    Captain_Tightpants Posts: 2,215 Member
    Little drop of poop... right on the tip of the tongue...
  • zaph0d
    zaph0d Posts: 1,172 Member
    I don't even know how to reply to this. You're asking for an appetite suppressant to use in those times when you are not actually hungry? :sick:
  • BritneysStuntDouble
    BritneysStuntDouble Posts: 849 Member
    Little drop of poop... right on the tip of the tongue...
    Excellent!
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Little drop of poop... right on the tip of the tongue...

    But your poop tastes better than mine... You must be eating lots of fruit.
  • Cranktastic
    Cranktastic Posts: 1,517 Member
    Little drop of poop... right on the tip of the tongue...
    Excellent!

    POOPSNACKS!
  • sjohnny
    sjohnny Posts: 56,142 Member
    Smack. Cook up a big ole shot and just chill through the boredom.
  • RubyRed8067
    RubyRed8067 Posts: 301 Member
    Self control. Willpower.


    Novel concept, I know. Scott taught me that one.

    I'm trying.
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    Seriously, tricking yourself through bad habits is not a long term solution. It's a good way to go from one bad habit to another. Not to mention, cough drops are basically candy...and sugar free ones are made of sugar alcohols (read: laxitives). Try going for a walk, or adjusting your nutritional goals such that you're satiated between meals. Take a step back and look at the big picture. Developing self control is a recipe for success for accomplishing any goal you have.
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    I don't understand the question.

    Are you asking what I do to keep from eating when I'm not hungry?
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    What keeps my appetite under control is -

    *will power and self control
    *eating small meals and healthy snacks through out the day (I rarely feel hungry or deprived)
    *staying focused on my calorie goal and knowing that mindless snacking will put me over
    *water, tea and coffee
    *preplanning and logging my day
    *eating enough calories so I don't feel starved
    *envisioning that perfect outfit and imagining that I'm rocking it!!
    *I used to chew a lot of sugar free gum but I find that it upsets my stomach and makes me bloated now
    *stay busy
    *take a walk
    *exercise
    *budget calories to allow for a treat

    All good diversions for me that keep me from mindless snacking
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    I normally eat when I'm hungry, but for the times I'm not hungry, and simply bored and don't want to be tempted, I've just found out what can stop me from eating anything...at least for 30 minutes or so..until the urge to "just eat" passes.

    Cough drops! Or anything with menthol in it. It makes anything you eat or drink taste horrible!

    How do you curb the curb 'boredom binges"??


    I don't know about you but too many cough drops upset my stomach!!!!
  • lesita75
    lesita75 Posts: 379 Member
    Seriously, tricking yourself through bad habits is not a long term solution. It's a good way to go from one bad habit to another. Not to mention, cough drops are basically candy...and sugar free ones are made of sugar alcohols (read: laxitives). Try going for a walk, or adjusting your nutritional goals such that you're satiated between meals. Take a step back and look at the big picture. Developing self control is a recipe for success for accomplishing any goal you have.

    ^^This
  • RubyRed8067
    RubyRed8067 Posts: 301 Member
    I don't understand the question.

    Are you asking what I do to keep from eating when I'm not hungry?

    Yes
  • tomomatic
    tomomatic Posts: 1,794 Member
    Menthol kinda works for me, too. The only problem with menthol (and mint) is that it makes your stomach produce more acid than it needs. If you have acid reflux issues (or start coughing) then you should switch to something else. I've had an ulcer so that's not going to work for me.

    I chew Trident watermelon flavored gum to stave off the appetite. Caffeine is also an appetite suppressant but I don't like to use that in the afternoon because I won't be able to sleep at night.
  • iulia_maddie
    iulia_maddie Posts: 2,780 Member
    If you are truly hungry eat. If you just had a meal but still feel like eating something out of boredom, try having a hot lemon tea, or snack on something low calorie like pocorn, or carots. Mostly i think you need to occupy your mind with something else if it's just boredom and not actual hunger. Paint your nails, read a book, go for a walk, go window shopping!
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    I eat ALL THE FOOD!

    I concur. After I've eaten, my appetite is usually suppressed. Especially if I remember to have loads of protein and fiber. Otherwise, it takes about seven cupcakes.

    Me too, weird.
  • ArroganceInStep
    ArroganceInStep Posts: 6,239 Member
    Horizontal mambo. I'm a guy so I just fall asleep after.
  • timvet
    timvet Posts: 114 Member
    I usually drink water or chew gum in these situations
  • cmcollins001
    cmcollins001 Posts: 3,472 Member
    I don't understand the question.

    Are you asking what I do to keep from eating when I'm not hungry?

    Yes

    I normally don't eat when I'm not hungry, unless I want a snack, and then I have a snack. I don't just let myself mindlessly eat all day. If I'm bored, then I do something to keep my mind busy, or some sort of activity or exercise.
  • 76tech
    76tech Posts: 1,455 Member
    I usually just drink water. A few squirts of Mio helps too.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    Smack. Cook up a big ole shot and just chill through the boredom.

    You're doing it wrong! Only crank will suppress your appetite *while* burning loads of calories! Sheesh!
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