any tips to stop bored eating?

I also have a really tough time with snacks between meals. I recently learned to crochet and that actually helps. It keeps me focused on something and keeps my hands busy. So maybe try a craft or something to keep your hands busy?

bruhaha007 wrote: »

Food such as potato chips and unhealthy snacks don't satisfy and only lead us to want more. I have a few snacks here and there but to prevent cravings I make sure I am getting enough protein in my diet and portioning what will allow myself to eat in the way of snacks. I like veggies and humus to snack on versus unhealthier options. Hope that helps! Also drink lots of water!

Yeah he's right... Water and Protein is what helps me. I also get lost in a video game sometimes for a distraction. But one thing that works for me weirdly is brushing my teeth. Nothing really tastes good for me right after I brush my teeth or use mouthwash. So if I get a craving when I'm bored I just brush my teeth. A lot of the time the cravings gone by time my mouth is ready to except food again. (Weird Strategy I know... but it works for me)

The good thing about bored eating (at least for me) is that it's almost irrelevant what I'm eating. Sure a stack of brownies goes down easy, but I've found I'm just as easily satisfied eating a bunch of carrots. The calories can still add up, but it's much much less. Meanwhile, it'll give you a chance to work on habit change. Also, I noticed a bit less snacking when I upped my overall protein intake to about 160g.

There's nothing wrong with snacking if your calories allow it. I prepare most of my big meals know advance but also my go-to snacks. This might be some 0% Greek yoghurt (sometimes I add vanilla protein powder), 20g nuts, a square of dark chocolate, a warm drink, chia pudding, or a bit of very plain salad. These range from 50-200 cals and if you really can't keep away from them maybe consider eating smaller more frequent meals throughout the day instead of big meals and worrying about snacking. I weigh out loads of portions of 20g nuts at the start of the week and then it's super easy to log. I either weigh my yoghurt or buy 170g individual pots of a particular brand and then it's really easy to measure the impact of your snack on your calories. I have a really big appetite so simply can't function on 3 meals a day, I plan all my snacks too and eat a little bit less at every meal but I eat all day long