How do i stop snacking between meals?!

You should snack a little throughout the day, just make sure that you're making the right choices when you do so. It's good for your body to know that there will be food coming in, especially when it isn't getting as much as it did when you weren't eating better. But if you're really worried about it and over snacking, I suggest getting some gum. That really helps me. It keeps my mouth busy and therefore, I can't eat anymore! Or have a tall glass of water! Or find something to do that will keep your busy until those cravings go away. If you're mind and hands are busy, you'll be less likely to snack.

I'm not an expert or anything, but this is what has worked for me.

Make sure that your main meals you have are healthy and filling, then you will be less likely to be hungy afterwards.
Anytime you feel hungy, drink a big glass of water first. Then if you still feel hungry after that, allow yourself to have a healthy snack.

If you are snacking due to boredom or habit, rather than hunger, find something to keep you occupied. Go for a walk or clean the house - it takes up some of your time and burns calories. I also like to paint my nails as it gives me something to do and I can't eat with wet polish on my nails

Another thing is to retrain yourself and your habits I used to always snack while sitting on the couch watching TV, so much that it became a habit for me. I had to retrain myself to watch television without having food. The first few times were hard, but it does get easier the more you do it.

Only snack on vegetables. Problem solved.

I snack all day long, many days my snacks easily reach 500-600 calories.

But my three main meals I eat are smaller.

I've found losing weight pretty easy as long as I'm allowed to snack throughout the day plus it seems to keep me much happier.

As long as your snacks are healthy and don't go over your calorie allotment I say snack away!

My food diary is open and you can see what I eat for my snacks.

I use all the tips suggested here. I love salty snacks and love to relax with some TV & food too.
Well that habit is almost gone but emotional triggers can still find me doing it. I am still retraining myself not to eat when I watch TV.

I don’t buy any junk food and ask other people who do to hide it as I don’t want to see it.
I drink a glass of water, have snack vegetables prepped for nibbling, and if I need a good fix I’ll have a tsp of peanut butter. I eat balanced meals and eat snacks between meals to avoid being hungry after dinner.

I hope you find something that works for you. You can do it!

you should snack between meals. It's what your snacking that could be the issue. Read Forks over Knives.

Chew on some gum or drink water! Thats what I do!

Only snack on vegetables. Problem solved.

Sounds good to me. If the snacks are healthy and they fit within your calorie budget, snacking isn't bad. First, try drinking something - you may just be thirsty. But, if you think you're snacking out of boredom or stress, get up and do something physical. When I get the urge to snack inappropriately, I just go clean something or take a walk or play with the dog for awhile and the urge usually passes. If distracting yourself doesn't work, maybe your body is telling you that you actually DO need a light snack. Just have something healthy. :drinker:

If your meals are comprised mainly of whole, natural foods, then they will contain a high enough nutrient density to keep you satisfied in between meals. If you are already eating these types of meals, then it's okay to increase caloric load during meals as long as sugars and starchy carbs are kept to a minimum. Almost impossible to overeat greens and veggies and well worth upping these if it prevents snacking on junk foods.

If meals are already nutritious and filling and snack cravings still come, it could be a psychological issue. Try keeping busy during times when you usually snack and this may help take your mind off it. If this works, make it a habit to remain occupied between meals so you're not sitting around idle thinking about food. Hope this helps.

Buy only the food you 'plan' to eat for that week. Don't buy any extra. Clean out your frig and pantry of anything processed. If you feel the need to snack between meals, keep the snack under 100 calories. Remember, being hungry won't kill you. Work through it. You'll adapt.

Hot tea with splenda, or crystal light (my favorite is orange) with cold water. Both are sweet and can help hold you off until your next meal. (This is what I do anyways, and they're both low in calories!)