Any tips on not stress eatin during the exams

I suppose in the short term you could substitute the snacks for healthier choices and/or plan your consumption in to your calories. In the longer term though, would it be an idea to think about why you're eating and do something about that? I.e. you're eating for comfort rather than hunger, so you could look in to other relaxing, comforting, de-stressing ways of dealing with exam stress.

I think my eyes are going to roll out of my head, if I roll them any harder at some of these suggestions.

You're already dealing with the stressful effects of exams. This is NOT the time to make major changes to your sleep, diet, and exercise plan. It will stress you out even further. This is the time to limit the collateral damage that exams can cause.

You're a Coke drinker. So be it. Drinking Diet Coke (which I would never recommend anyway, due to the chemical sweeteners) isn't gonna get it done for you. Plus, it tastes like crap. Just limit the amount of Coke that you drink each day to just 1 can. Buy 1 12-pack before exams start and don't buy anymore until after exams are complete. The rest of the time, drink lots of water (like, a gallon a day) and make sure it's COLD.

The same thing goes for suggesting you switch to tea. That, most likely, won't get the job done for you, either. I don't think it has enough caffeine, to really help keep you alert or to wake you up, in the morning.

Keep lots of fresh vegetables in the fridge. Think cold and crunchy. So, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, zucchini, etc. The trick is to go ahead and clean and prep/cut them up as soon as you get them home, from the store... and be sure to portion them out into snack size baggies. That way, when you need a snack, they're already ready for you and you can just grab 1 baggie.

Fresh fruits are good, too. I'd focus on citrus fruits, grapes, apples, pears... again, crunchy fruits or things that will perk you up. I would avoid "heavy" or mushy fruits like bananas. It's a texture thing, for me. Prep your fruits, similarly to how I suggested you prep your veggies.

I'm not usually on the protein bandwagon, but in this case, I would recommend getting more protein than you might usually eat. My 2 favorite protein sources right now are from turkey burgers (30g protein) and salmon burgers (21g protein). I get the frozen patties from Sam's Club and they're awesome. I put them between 2 slices of whole wheat bread with a little Miracle Whip.

For a protein snack, I like to hard boil a dozen eggs at a time and have them waiting in the fridge for me.

Portioned out bags of trail mix can be good, too. Just be sure to read the label and know what a portion actually is. If you don't want to portion it out yourself, you can get vending machine portions prepackaged at Sam's Club, in a big box. I really like the Kar's Sweet 'n Salty Mix.

I wouldn't avoid fats, all together, but make sure you eat foods with good fats, like avocado or salmon.

Yes, in an ideal world, you'd get 8 hours of sleep a night. You're studying for exams, though... what, 2 weeks, maybe? Try to get at least 5 hours of sleep each night.

Lastly, the most important thing is to remember that exams are temporary. Even if you totally blow your good eating habits, don't beat yourself up over it. Attitude is everything. Just think, "Whew! I'm glad that's over. Tomorrow's a new day and I'll start again."

Good luck!

This is just an idea, but what if you increase your calories just to maintenance mode so you have a little more to work within while staying in control? If it's only a few days it shouldn't be a big deal... you won't lose, but you won't gain either.