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TV snacking

amylouize2012
amylouize2012 Posts: 268 Member
edited January 30 in Motivation and Support
Anyone else snack in front of the TV? It's like my worst habit. I found it so hard to quit that I have just had to try not watching TV at all. TV and sweets go hand in hand for me. Anyone got any tips? I miss my telly!!

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  • mcibty
    mcibty Posts: 1,252 Member
    I actually find TV a distraction from snacking! Probably not all that helpful. I'm not a snacker as it is, prefer big meals less often!
  • KelliB3
    KelliB3 Posts: 39 Member
    I'm the same way! A movie isn't a movie without popcorn or chips! Or at least it never was before I tried loosing weight. I'm trying to break the habit..it's not easy though! Try snacking on things like grapes (gives you that pop in your mouth feel like popcorn!)
  • Lyerin
    Lyerin Posts: 818 Member
    Or switch your snacks - air-popped, seasoned popcorn is a tasty and filling snack that doesn't have a lot of calories. I have been successful in losing weight and eat it all the time. Sometimes I make myself a nice cup of tea and enjoy it while I watch television. I am getting to slowly sip something yummy that has low to no calories.
  • knitterly
    knitterly Posts: 11 Member
    I made TV time my knitting time, so my hands are full. As long as I'm feeling motivated by my project, then I don't snack. It's when I'm bored with my project that it's a problem.
  • HacheraTsarine
    HacheraTsarine Posts: 278 Member
    I eat roasted chickpeas. I can only eat a handful cause it's packed with protein and I guess that's what makes me feel full.
    I love snacking and don't want to feel bad about it, so I make my snacks as healthy, low-calorie and delicious as possible.
  • BlueBombers
    BlueBombers Posts: 4,064 Member
    I stopped doing it. I could polish off one of those big bags of chips in no time.

    Now I sit on the couch with the iPad in my hand.
  • amylouize2012
    amylouize2012 Posts: 268 Member
    Great ideas you guys! I must buy some low cal popcorn. I also have a cross stitch kit someone bought me as a wedding present that i really want to make and haven't even tried yet. And I can try the i-pad thing too! will let you all know, thanks x
  • adorable_aly
    adorable_aly Posts: 398 Member
    I had an awful habit of this, I think it's how I gained most of my weight, mindless eating. Now I make sure I eat at the dinner table, and am aware of every bite I take. Snacking is slightly harder, but for me I try and focus on the food and flavour (being mindful) so that I don't eat so much, and don't look down and realise I've eaten the whole tub of Ben and jerrys lol. I also portion things out, so now just get my desired amount of ice cream/ popcorn out and have no more. That coupled with the mindfulness means that I can have less food but still satisfy my craving.
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