studying and nibbling

kyriakiz
kyriakiz Posts: 8 Member
edited March 6 in Motivation and Support
Could you please help me with my problem? I'm currently pursuing my phd and I'm sitting almost all day long in front of my computer. And of course, I cannot stop nibbling and not only on fruit... I am 20 kilos overweight, but I cannot control my self. How I can forget about food? I wish I could limit myself below 1200-1300 calories, but I easily reach 1900. The most workout I can do is about 30 minutes fast walking on my treadmill. Is there any idea of how to forget about food, or perhaps of something really light to nibble on constantly?

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  • logg1e
    logg1e Posts: 1,208 Member
    What are your nibbling on? Sweet? Savoury?
  • kyriakiz
    kyriakiz Posts: 8 Member
    mostly savoury because my cupboards are quite empty. I can only find things like bread, cheese, rice, tuna... The problem is not the quality but the quantity!
  • logg1e
    logg1e Posts: 1,208 Member
    Celery, carrots, chicken, popcorn... I've heard of a baked chickpea recipe but never had much success with it myself.
  • logg1e
    logg1e Posts: 1,208 Member
    You could also try sipping on water and chewing gum - it certainly sounds as though it's a case of eating through boredom rather than hunger.
  • IvyLuci
    IvyLuci Posts: 117 Member
    Crunvhy vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, etc) are your best bet.

    On the other hand, maybe you should rather eat actual meals (5-6 smaller ones) and try to control the mindless nibbling by drinking water or tea instead.
  • kyriakiz
    kyriakiz Posts: 8 Member
    Logg1 it's true. I'm not feeling hungry. I'm sitting and trying to concentrate and I'm constantly thinking of food as a treat to my hard work. IvyLuci I'm drinking a lot of water, coffee and tea. Perhaps I could try popcorn and chickpeas. Although I would prefer a brain surgery, since I feel addicted to food! :)
  • logg1e
    logg1e Posts: 1,208 Member
    This is emotional eating, it'd be healthier in the long run to deal with that.
  • kyriakiz
    kyriakiz Posts: 8 Member
    how can I deal with emotional eating instead of finishing with my phd?
  • logg1e
    logg1e Posts: 1,208 Member
    You think it's a binary situation? I.e. you believe that either you complete your studies or you deal with your emotional eating?
  • kyriakiz
    kyriakiz Posts: 8 Member
    you re right! However, which is the road to treating emotional eating? Is it psychotherapy?
  • logg1e
    logg1e Posts: 1,208 Member
    I think you're probably right. I know that Paul McKenna has done some stuff on it.
  • kyriakiz
    kyriakiz Posts: 8 Member
    Thank you. I'll try to find more about him and his method, although I can hardly find any time to spare... Thank you all for your help!
  • sodakat
    sodakat Posts: 1,126 Member
    I second the suggestion to chew gum. Make sure its gum you like. Its harder to put other foods in your mouth when there is gum in there because you have the make the conscious decision to remove the gum in order to eat something. Works for me anyway.

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  • kyriakiz
    kyriakiz Posts: 8 Member
    I'll try the gum option, too. Thank you!
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