Comfort Eating

purplebutterfly28
purplebutterfly28 Posts: 9
edited September 28 in Motivation and Support
Hey everyone. I always find snacking my downfall, especially late at night or when i'm feeling depressed/stressed. Has anyone got any tips/advice on how to avoid comfort eating and doing something else? I find sometimes if i have a bath or pamper myself than can help x

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  • d_llopez
    d_llopez Posts: 167 Member
    That's an issue for me so i eat around 530-6pm and then save a lot of my snacks till after dinner. Fiber one, rice cakes, cheese etc...
  • purplepollypops
    purplepollypops Posts: 323 Member
    I usually go to bed early! lol
  • fieryfilly910
    fieryfilly910 Posts: 1 Member
    I totally relate, this also is my downfall. I used to eat crisps, chocolate etc etc at night (and lots of it!), but now when I have to snack I snack on snackajack rice cakes, shape desserts etc. Finding that this is really really helping and I don't feel mega guilty and am keeping on losing weight. Keep counting the calories tho! Just discovered this app and website, amazing! Hope this helps....
  • purplebutterfly28
    purplebutterfly28 Posts: 9
    thanks guys x
  • SarahLovesCheesecake
    SarahLovesCheesecake Posts: 520
    That's an issue for me so i eat around 530-6pm and then save a lot of my snacks till after dinner. Fiber one, rice cakes, cheese etc...

    Liking your pic, get off your *kitten* yaaaaaaaaaaay
  • SarahLovesCheesecake
    SarahLovesCheesecake Posts: 520
    Ive tried halving my snacks, eating fruit, going and doing something else, clean your teeth / mouthwash, check facebook or MFP (lol)

    AND ultimately ask yourself 'am I actually hungry'....its probably boredom you are feeding, at least thats my excuse!
  • Marjorielk
    Marjorielk Posts: 202 Member
    For me, if I don't have the stuff I really like (chips), I'm ok. I can drink water, or have a couple of crackers and read the posts on MFP and not snack.
  • mousumi30
    mousumi30 Posts: 52
    i use some healthy snacks these days in portions, it helps me a lot to get through the day, my choices are unsalted cashew,peanuts(dry roasted, unsalted),figs,raisins,mango slices. e,t,c or if i want something crunchy i have half cup special k without milk
  • kettlenic
    kettlenic Posts: 148 Member
    I have binged my way through my house and now I officially have nothing left to tempt me everything requires some form of prep!

    a good tip I read yesterday was eat - turning off the TV and with all the lights on - it feels like people are watching so you eat less?? not tried it yet but a good idea
  • kettlenic
    kettlenic Posts: 148 Member
    • Drink a liter or two of water
    • Drink a hot drink like boiling water, tea, coffee, herbal tea etc
    • Drink a lot of fizzy diet soda
    • Pick a safe and low cal food like blueberries, broccoli, baby spinach, pickles etc and eat it nonstop for half an hour. Even better, take a sip of water in between if you can.
    • Write a list of your goals and the steps you need to take to get there
    • If you are home or able to, look in the mirror and focus on what you have achieved so far/how far you still need to go (which ever helps you more!)
    • Look at pictures of people who have the type of body that you would like to achieve
    • Brush your teeth (floss, brush, rinse with mouth wash)
    • Eat some sugar free gum or mints
    • Take a shower or bath
    • Work out
    • Read a book
    • Go for a walk
    • Call a friend
    • Take a nap
    • Give yourself a facial/manicure/pedicure/straighten your hair... etc
    • Watch a movie
    • Walk around the block
    • Sabotage your food. Put on too much salt, too much pepper or make it completely inedible and then make yourself take a bite
  • sla0814
    sla0814 Posts: 240
    GUM! I seriously have 5 different flavors on my coffee table! Kind of crazy, I know! haha That and drinking LOTS of water or tea. Or if I feel I'm being tempted too much at night I'll go to my room and slip into bed earlier than usual :).
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