Help! I cannot focus on work/study without eating snacks

codecatred
codecatred Posts: 2
edited February 24 in Health and Weight Loss
My work is stressful, frustrating and boring. To keep myself focus, I have to continue eating... The only good thing about my job is it pays well, so I cannot just quit it. I am trying to change jobs, however, to be able to get a new job, I need to spend a lot of my spare time to study, and I found myself cannot focus on study either (because it is boring :( ) without eating snacks.....

Already gained 20+ lbs by eating snacks to be able to focus on work/study, what should I do?

I tried to switch to healthier snacks, like nuts, apple chips. But I ended up eating too much of them, and still gain weight... Any suggestions? Thank you!

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  • catb58
    catb58 Posts: 239 Member
    Try crunchy vegies. I'm sitting at work now with a zip lock bag full of raw cauliflower, cherry tomatoes, red and orange pepper strips, cucumber slices.
  • YorriaRaine
    YorriaRaine Posts: 370 Member
    Well things like nuts are good, but the calories just add up sooooo fast if you feast on them.

    I hear un-buttered popcorn is a good snack, but have not personally tried it. Baked Kale Chips might be a good alternative if you like that sorta things.

    Honestly though, if the chewing aspect is what keeps you focused, perhaps try and find some really good gum?
  • codecatred
    codecatred Posts: 2
    Thank you for the suggestions. However, I don't like veges or unbutter popcorns, I like flavorful snack: potato chips, beef jerkies, chocolates, nuts, caramel popcorns(yeah, even buttered popcorns cannot satisfy me)...

    I tried chew gums, it works half of the time, after I chew 1-2 of gums, I just want to eat real evil snacks....
  • janatarnhem
    janatarnhem Posts: 669 Member
    This is me too! When I study/ do a course, I like to eat too! Helps with focus ??!
    I am starting my health visiting in September....so I am dreading this bit of it!
    Gonna try to drink low cal juices! Fortunately, I do like veggies! Got low calorie dip recipes too, that I am gonna try!
    Hope you find a solution to this ....good luck!
  • punkuate
    punkuate Posts: 127 Member
    I have quite a boring job and I eat at my desk too. Usually fruit salad, protein shakes, rice cakes and occasionally some nuts or seeds. You cant just sit and eat potato chips and chocolates all day.

    I would suggest having a proper meal with a lot of protein before work or studying, and to only keep a small amount of healthy snacks around.
  • BarbieFromHellx
    BarbieFromHellx Posts: 758 Member
    I think 99% of students can relate to this haha. When the work load is boring...food kinda helps to make you concentrate? Like others have said stick to healthy and low calorie snacks. I try my best to stay away from high fat and high sugar foods because they end up making me feel sluggish.
  • LessHeavyVeggie
    LessHeavyVeggie Posts: 208 Member
    I was going to second the raw veggies, but since you don't like them, you could roast some chickpeas, they're crunchy and you can add whatever herbs/spices you like. Here's an example http://www.chow.com/recipes/30368-spicy-oven-roasted-chickpeas

    You could also try drinking more water/tea, I tend to want to snack less with I'm drinking more.
  • Meerataila
    Meerataila Posts: 1,885 Member
    Black coffee. Raisins for emergency study sessions. I fueled my college years on pretty much pure sugar. I'm also pretty sure long-term it made me stupider. Try to change now. At least you're making healthier choices.
  • Kitteneyes01
    Kitteneyes01 Posts: 125
    When I study I chew on gum.
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