Overcoming boredom hunger.

I usually have to leave the house and go for a walk or call my mother to talk on the phone for a while when this happens to me.. boredom hunger is the worst haha

If you are bored... do something. Occupy your mind not your mouth.

I have the same problem. Even though I am busy and have lots to do, some things are just boring. You could save some calories for the boredom eating. Or make sure if you do eat it's low calorie. Also, make sure you are eating enough because it's harder to fight off this type of eating if you really are hungry. Keep note cards or post-it notes with the reasons why you want to lose weight. Surf the internet. Watch a movie. Change your location if you eat out of habit. These are just some things that have (sometimes) helped me.

I chew sugar free gum. It has helped.

I bored eat at work when I've completed all my tasks. I'm going to try to drink water, but there's only so much you can drink!

Don't allow yourself to get bored - get your mind and body occupied doing something constructive. Read a book, go for a hike, grab a new hobby, etc.

I used to have this problem, but have the opposite problem now and cannot sit and watch TV - I have to stretch out, do crunches, planks, etc.

I try to always drink water first, a lot of time it seems that what I thought was hunger was really me needing water. But if you're just needing to eat something try and make it vegetables. I often keep cucumber slices, carrots, and sugar snap peas readily available. When I want to snack I also want convenience, having these options helps me make the healthier choice. I try to "stack the deck" in my favor as much as possible. Good luck OP! Keep trying

I'm a total home body and at the end of my work day I'm peopled out and need the quiet of home. I get the boredom eating, but for me it's mindless eating. If I'm catching up on a TV show, I want something to nibble on. If I'm setting up my grocery rewards card with coupons/deals/shopping list, I want something to nibble on. If I'm cooking, I want to be nibbling. If I'm reading, I HAVE to be eating. I'm an emotional eater, so reading A Song of Ice & Fire (Game of Thrones) does a number on me. I gained at least 10 pounds the first time I read through them, the emotions and the fact that I get so caught up in the stories I don't hear my phone/hubby/TV/radio/etc, I can sit down with a jumbo bag of whatever or a pizza and be shocked when it's all gone. I'm sure you get the picture, I'm not necessarily bored, but I have this mindless need to eat.

I crochet or cross stitch while watching most TV/movies, both crafts/hobbies require clean hands. I have found keeping water next to me helps. Sometimes my apartment looks like the movie Signs, half drunk water bottles EVERYWHERE. I'll grab a couple Lifesavers or Jolly Ranchers, no more than 1-2 and hour. I'll Google a random thought/question and do some research. One thing I try to do that really bugs my hubby is I'll portion and package any chips/cookies/candies/etc. that get brought home. You're forced to realize how much you're eating for no reason. When nothing seems like it's going to work, I'll start doing housework or I go for a walk. If I'm craving something specific I will make myself walk, it's amazing how much you don't really want that ice cream when there is a couple mile walk round trip.

ETA: plain cauliflower is a great low calorie snack. You can chop one up to bite sized pieces or so, toss with a touch of olive oil and seasoning of choice, and oven roast them for a few minutes. Yummy and filling!