STEP AWAY FROM THE FRIDGE!!! OKAY FURTHER!!

Luvmesumkenny
Luvmesumkenny Posts: 779 Member
edited September 28 in Health and Weight Loss
Why is that whenever I get bored or I'm not in my regualr routine all I want to do is EAT??? OMG!! The first place i run to is the damn fridge.. I know what's in there... FOOOOOOD!! most of it's healthy but I just can't have one thing.. This is driving me CRAZY!!
STEP AWAY FROM THE FRIDGE MICHELLE.... DON'T DO IT!!!

Any helpful suggestions ( besides put a lock on the fridge lol) Why must being bored cause us to snack?? So Frusturated!!!
<---- SCREAMING

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  • NuttyBrewnette
    NuttyBrewnette Posts: 417 Member
    I have the same problem. I've been taking a walk or playing wii. It helps me to occupy my mind. And of course the calorie burn doesn't hurt either.

    Sometimes, I'll make a cup of tea or coffee or have a powerade zero.....esp. when I want something sweet.

    You CAN do this!
  • sharleengc
    sharleengc Posts: 792 Member
    Gum! Gum is my lifesaver when I get the munchies and get bored like that!
  • bacarter18
    bacarter18 Posts: 48 Member
    Unfortunately I have the SAME issue! I'm definitely an emotional eater... and that includes boredom... which is all I am at work! I just make sure to stock up on fruit and Special K crackers/chips at work.. and ONLY eat one serving (yes, I even began counting the chips... totally weird for me!). I also make sure to stock my fridge at home the same way. Special K crackers/chips will satisfy my salty craving, and strawberries satisfy my chocolate/sweet craving. If I only have healthy things... then I can only snack on those. Being bored and snacking is almost an addiction for me, and emotional eating is for many people... so you're not alone!! You just have to snack on the good things... and drink lots of water!! (I use the mio flavor enhancer too to mix it up a bit).
  • spaingirl2011
    spaingirl2011 Posts: 763 Member
    I agree with Lenajw-- occupy yourself with something else. Take a walk, go to the gym, drink a glass of water, read a book, take a nap ... just try to occupy yourself with something else. And ask yourself "Am I really hungry? Is my stomach growling?" If not, then you know that you aren't actually hungry.
  • heatherisms
    heatherisms Posts: 16
    Yea, I'm the same.. I chew gum like Sharleengc said... I find it works the best for me.
  • kykykenna
    kykykenna Posts: 656 Member
    I WISH gum worked for me. I stick a piece in my mouth within 15 min of getting up (5:45) and right now it is 11:45 and I am chewing gum.....lol.......my best bet it drink water til I have a belly ache....but that is just me. :)
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    LOL, my kids have been doing this ever since school got out last week! I tell them to turn of the tv or computer, and they immediately go to the kitchen and ask for food. I've got to teach them now to distinguish hunger from boredom! (I just remind them they shouldn't be hungry, they weren't a minute ago when watching a show, they just need to find something else to do).

    Suggestion for you: Walk past the fridge to the kitchen sink and get a glass of water. Or, keep a pitcher of water in the fridge, and go for that. A lot of times when we want to eat we're actually thirsty. Water will fill your tummy for a bit and distract you from eating.
  • SLE0803
    SLE0803 Posts: 145 Member
    I try to keep my hands busy. So I try to knit or do something crafty that doesn't take a lot of prep or set up. Another alternative is a hand held video game, like a Nintendo ds.
  • julsofdenial
    julsofdenial Posts: 225 Member
    Brush your teeth... it's illegal to eat for 8 hours after doing so. ;)
  • hazelnutflav
    hazelnutflav Posts: 391 Member
    i grab something to drink instead, water or coffee because i know im not hungry its just mindless eating you just have to be extra aware of it and find something else to do with your hands.
  • MelMoly
    MelMoly Posts: 1,303 Member
    Every time you go to the fridge drink a glass of water...it will help you feel full and its a way better habit to have
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