Resisting snacks and junk food

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  • mfpcopine
    mfpcopine Posts: 3,093 Member
    Try Intermittent Fasting for a couple of weeks. I suggest a plan that calls for you to eat every day, but in a specific eating window.
  • crlyxx
    crlyxx Posts: 186 Member
    Just remind yourself that that slice of cake you're about to buy is 1) a waste of money 2) bad for your health/waistline 3) you only get to enjoy it for a few minutes until it's all gone.

    Not a very good trade-off.
  • greensaretasty
    greensaretasty Posts: 8
    Just remind yourself that that slice of cake you're about to buy is 1) a waste of money 2) bad for your health/waistline 3) you only get to enjoy it for a few minutes until it's all gone.

    Not a very good trade-off.

    Good point. I know exactly how it is. Sometimes I'll get a craving for something specific (usually a baked good or treat from Whole Foods - curse living just over five minutes away), and eat it on my way back. I have to force myself to wait until I get back to my apartment as I know if I eat it on my way back I'll likely forget about it. I am trying to be more careful with my food choices these days as I want to be able to enjoy m y food and remember it. I don't just want my eating to be mindless an go to waste. Food might taste good in the moment but afterwards it just goes away.
  • Mrsciderqueen
    Mrsciderqueen Posts: 3
    What works for my partner and I (and in no way a professional opinion):

    Working out after the bad stuff. Especially going for a walk. Exercise actually makes you less hungry so we go for a walk after dinner so don't feel like snacking anyway.
    Drink lots of water.
    Have little treats (measured) in the house and know how many calories they are worth each. Kiddy packets of chips, fun size chocolates & weight watchers ice-cream as a reward when you have been working hard. The small packets will help you to stop eating more than you intend to.
    Log it into MFP

    My partner used to eat a whole bag of chips a day + have dessert before MFP. He has been really successful in curbing the munchies because he has not felt deprived of the food he enjoys. Using MFP he can still achieve his calorie goal having these things in moderation.

    Obviously it is better if you don't eat these things but you'll be more likely to stick to the diet if you are enjoying it. My daily goal is 1200 and i can still manage to get under my calorie goal with my morning coffee and weight watchers sundae.

    Best of luck :)
  • vwkauffman
    vwkauffman Posts: 39 Member
    I was the queen of bad snacking...especially at night after my daughter fell asleep. I'd sit on the couch, catch up on a TV show or 2, and eat Oreos or ice cream - way more than I'm happy to admit. And I drank diet soda throughout the day. Now, I have ice cream once a week and keep my evening snacking to a minimum. I will occasionally have popcorn or a handful of frozen grapes.

    I have found that water helps. A LOT! I have a glass or bottle of water near me practically all the time.
  • icimani
    icimani Posts: 1,454 Member
    Sometimes just knowing the calorie count in a snack is enough of a deterrent.

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