any tips to stop bored eating?

Elizabloob
Elizabloob Posts: 16 Member
edited February 2016 in Health and Weight Loss
I find myself eating while I am bored and I need to combat it with something more productive/less harmful to my weight loss. Problem is, snacks are so yummy and my cravings get the best of me!

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  • bruhaha007
    bruhaha007 Posts: 333 Member
    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!
  • elaineously
    elaineously Posts: 40 Member
    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?
  • Elizabloob
    Elizabloob Posts: 16 Member
    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?

    thanks! I like drawing so maybe I will do more doodling when i feel cravings
  • UnkyTimFU
    UnkyTimFU Posts: 240 Member
    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)
  • Elizabloob
    Elizabloob Posts: 16 Member
    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!

    Good idea! I should keep healthier snacks around and maybe preserve more calories for snacking
  • jacklifts
    jacklifts Posts: 396 Member
    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.
  • Maerce
    Maerce Posts: 9 Member
    Hot drinks help me feel full so I don't pick. I'll make a herbal tea or coffee when I'm feeling snacky. Also, sometimes I cut up some veggies and put them nearby, so I'll be more likely to go for the veg than eat something unhealthy.
  • foiensoi
    foiensoi Posts: 49 Member
    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