Bored.. Cant stop eating
sabrinagb91
Posts: 4 Member
Hello all
I just started to go to the gym and trying to lose weight. My issue right now is that i cant stop eating at night when i am at home. When i am stressed i eat also.. Any tips to help me ?
I just started to go to the gym and trying to lose weight. My issue right now is that i cant stop eating at night when i am at home. When i am stressed i eat also.. Any tips to help me ?
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Find something else to do. Preferably something you need to keep your hands clean for.2
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Alatariel75 wrote: »Find something else to do. Preferably something you need to keep your hands clean for.
I tried but I still eat ...0 -
I never discovered any easy solutions.
You learn to gut it out and find your self-discipline. I realize that's not the cute answer, but I have found that losing weight and becoming fit and healthy is very simple.
It's just hard as hell!
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Learn how to knit socks.3
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I paint my nails. 2 coats of polish plus a top coat. the time this takes, plus the smell helps reduce snacking.6
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Drink water. No calories in water and no complex digestion needed to process it.0
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Find low cal snacks. I just ate cereal and skim milk 210 cal (It was enough to be my dinner)1
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Is it possible that you can't stop snacking because you are under eating? What are your stats? (Cal goal, ht/wt/age/activity, typical exercise burns).2
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I drink herbal tea that helps you sleep from around 7pm to start unwinding and to keep my mind off food. It keeps your belly full too. Or plan to arrive home from a workout at 7/7:30, have a decent dinner and start relaxing and unwinding for the night. If you're still starving, have some cottage cheese or a casein protein.1
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Eat enough food, good food, food you like. Plan your meals and have available just the food you intend to eat. De-stress, and then distract yourself if you still feel an urge to eat.0
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http://blog.pop.fitness/2016/07/09/519/
"Below are just a few of the things we’ve discovered bring us joy and contentment. As each of us has different preferences our examples may not apply to all of you, but we believe that sharing these acts may inspire some to try them out instead of reach for a chocolate bar in your time of need.- Eat a sustainable calorie goal. Whether it be for weight loss, muscle gain, or maintenance of body weight we believe that eating a calorie goal which you can sustain is incredibly important. If you wish to lose weight we recommend cutting calories minimally over a long period of time as opposed to short-term “crash” dieting.
- Never deprive yourself of your favorite foods. You can easily fit your favorite foods into your calorie goal and if the item is too high-calorie you can easily emulate it to fit your dietary needs.
- Do not restrict certain food groups, (low fat, low carb, low sugar, etc.). This leads to food phobias and is unsustainable long-term.
- Do not look at foods are wholly “good” or “bad”. This is particularly common in the “clean eating” mentality. Unfortunately, as calories are the only determining factor when it comes to overall body weight often these mentalities do far more harm than good. The truth is we should be looking at the big picture of our overall diet instead of judging individual food items. Very often you can incorporate foods such as icecream, cookies, chocolate, etc. into an otherwise nutritionally complete diet. And you can still easily over-consume your calorie needs on foods which are generally perceived as “healthy”.
- Use your choice of beauty products to soothe sore muscles, cleanse/moisturize/care for your skin.
- Take warm soaking baths or showers. Bonus if you take the time to light candles, dim the lights, listen to some relaxing music, and really connect with your body!
- Take care of your general hygiene at all times. This can be as simple as developing routines for your teeth, hair, skin, and nails. I personally enjoy taking care of my feet (via pedicures) and getting my nails and eyebrows done professionally. Some may enjoy getting their hair cut/colored, getting faux tans, etc.
- Keep your environment at work and home organized, decluttered, warm, inviting, and clean at all times. Your external environment reflects your internal environment. By keeping your external environment clean and clear you can focus on more important matters instead of wading through mental and physical junk.
- Light candles, lay out comfy blankets, keep fresh flowers, and have an area outside of the bedroom in which you can relax and unwind.
- Take the time out of your day to focus just on your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. A great way to do this would be journaling when you first wake up and before you go to sleep.
- Listen to audiobooks, read your favorite books, watch netflix, etc. Sometimes it can be great to focus your attention on something external especially when you’re receiving rapid/worrying thoughts.
- Practice good nighttime habits including: No electronics in the bedroom, no artificial (blue) light from phones/tablets/computers within an hour before bed. No laying around in bed when you’re not actively trying to sleep. And lastly, avoiding caffeine a few hours before sleep.
- Performing SMR with foam rollers, a stick roller, massage balls, and hands. This along with stretching can help you connect with your body and help in recovery from exercise.
- Finding and performing regular exercise which distresses you. This can be going for a walk in nature, swimming, yoga, weight lifting, dancing, and more.
- Creating a vision board or clear plan for your future along with the actions needed to reach your goals. By having a clear idea of where you’re headed and being mindful of the motivations behind your daily actions you can be assured you’re on the right path. We recommend each and every day finding at least one action that brings you closer to your goal.
Finding hobbies which bring you joy or interaction with others. By keeping yourself busy and involved in hobbies you are receiving more intellectual stimulation and bonding with others. Oftentimes we can become content in the monotonous ins and outs of our lives which can lead to depression, isolation, and worst of all… boredom.
Taking the time of the day to practice mindfulness and gratitude for all of the positive aspects of our life.
We encourage you to find ways to self-soothe and practice self-love without using food as a crutch as well. An easy first step is to write a list like ours above. What would make you happier right here, right now? What brings you joy in your life? What brings you the greatest stress and what changes can you make to reduce that stress?"
Feel free to use our list above as a guide."7 -
KarenMoeller2 wrote: »I paint my nails. 2 coats of polish plus a top coat. the time this takes, plus the smell helps reduce snacking.
Same here. Or I drink tea so I still have something nice and it keeps me full longer. Also, I try to brush my teeth pretty early so that when I watch tv, my mouth is minty and I don't want to eat.0 -
I work out at home when I'm bored. Kills two birds with one stone....I'm not eating AND I'm getting exercise!0
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When I am bored , I usually exercise or watch Netflix or walk my dog, play video games , read something or listen to music. There are LOTS of things you can do to distract yourself that do not involve eating.1
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I do all sorts... hot drinks (I'm always caffeinated), cold fizzy ones (diet coke or sparkling water... I love the sensation). Gum or bubblegum works as well. Or I just get up and do a lap around my building. By the time I get back the craving has usually subsided.0
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If you are just eating because you are bored then find a hobby. Something that is either hands on like crafting, gets you up and moving like talking a walk, or stimulates your brain like donating your time to a nursing home to talk with the lonely older people. Movies and tv shows aren't the best hobby for most people as they tend to invite mindless snacking.0
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Video games and diet soda. You're welcome. Console game so you can't get the controller greasy/sticky/gritty.1
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extra_medium wrote: »
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Chew gum, drink tea (trust me, I get it. I've had like 3-5 cups in a night to stop me from eating), go for a walk, drink more water (or put a sugar-free flavor in it so your brain thinks it's like food), watch a show, etc. Lemon in water helps stop cravings. Other than that you may just have to tough it out until you get used to it.
OR if you actually are hungry, I find a tablespoon of nut butter helps. Healthy fats0 -
The cold hard truth is that you CAN stop eating when you are bored, but you aren't motivated enough to stop. What do you want more - that whateveritis that you're eating, or to lose a few pounds and feel a sense of accomplishment?
Or fit whatever you like into your calories for the day - then there is no guilt or recriminations, and you stay within your calorie budget - easy peasy.2 -
Go brush your teeth that normally stops me. The mint taste and the thought of brushing again turns me off eating lol0
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I have this too, most evenings I find myself opening the fridge without really even feeling hungry. I always have things like cucumber/celery/baby tomatoes/carrot batons in the fridge to grab if I absolutely need something. If not I'll just drink some water and I've occasionally brushed my teeth!0
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So keep eating. Snack on some steamed veggies, a fruit, popcorn (you can find "skinny" popcorn), or a protein shake blended with lots of ice, etc.0
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rainbowbow wrote: »http://blog.pop.fitness/2016/07/09/519/
"Below are just a few of the things we’ve discovered bring us joy and contentment. As each of us has different preferences our examples may not apply to all of you, but we believe that sharing these acts may inspire some to try them out instead of reach for a chocolate bar in your time of need.- Eat a sustainable calorie goal. Whether it be for weight loss, muscle gain, or maintenance of body weight we believe that eating a calorie goal which you can sustain is incredibly important. If you wish to lose weight we recommend cutting calories minimally over a long period of time as opposed to short-term “crash” dieting.
- Never deprive yourself of your favorite foods. You can easily fit your favorite foods into your calorie goal and if the item is too high-calorie you can easily emulate it to fit your dietary needs.
- Do not restrict certain food groups, (low fat, low carb, low sugar, etc.). This leads to food phobias and is unsustainable long-term.
- Do not look at foods are wholly “good” or “bad”. This is particularly common in the “clean eating” mentality. Unfortunately, as calories are the only determining factor when it comes to overall body weight often these mentalities do far more harm than good. The truth is we should be looking at the big picture of our overall diet instead of judging individual food items. Very often you can incorporate foods such as icecream, cookies, chocolate, etc. into an otherwise nutritionally complete diet. And you can still easily over-consume your calorie needs on foods which are generally perceived as “healthy”.
- Use your choice of beauty products to soothe sore muscles, cleanse/moisturize/care for your skin.
- Take warm soaking baths or showers. Bonus if you take the time to light candles, dim the lights, listen to some relaxing music, and really connect with your body!
- Take care of your general hygiene at all times. This can be as simple as developing routines for your teeth, hair, skin, and nails. I personally enjoy taking care of my feet (via pedicures) and getting my nails and eyebrows done professionally. Some may enjoy getting their hair cut/colored, getting faux tans, etc.
- Keep your environment at work and home organized, decluttered, warm, inviting, and clean at all times. Your external environment reflects your internal environment. By keeping your external environment clean and clear you can focus on more important matters instead of wading through mental and physical junk.
- Light candles, lay out comfy blankets, keep fresh flowers, and have an area outside of the bedroom in which you can relax and unwind.
- Take the time out of your day to focus just on your thoughts, feelings, and emotions. A great way to do this would be journaling when you first wake up and before you go to sleep.
- Listen to audiobooks, read your favorite books, watch netflix, etc. Sometimes it can be great to focus your attention on something external especially when you’re receiving rapid/worrying thoughts.
- Practice good nighttime habits including: No electronics in the bedroom, no artificial (blue) light from phones/tablets/computers within an hour before bed. No laying around in bed when you’re not actively trying to sleep. And lastly, avoiding caffeine a few hours before sleep.
- Performing SMR with foam rollers, a stick roller, massage balls, and hands. This along with stretching can help you connect with your body and help in recovery from exercise.
- Finding and performing regular exercise which distresses you. This can be going for a walk in nature, swimming, yoga, weight lifting, dancing, and more.
- Creating a vision board or clear plan for your future along with the actions needed to reach your goals. By having a clear idea of where you’re headed and being mindful of the motivations behind your daily actions you can be assured you’re on the right path. We recommend each and every day finding at least one action that brings you closer to your goal.
Finding hobbies which bring you joy or interaction with others. By keeping yourself busy and involved in hobbies you are receiving more intellectual stimulation and bonding with others. Oftentimes we can become content in the monotonous ins and outs of our lives which can lead to depression, isolation, and worst of all… boredom.
Taking the time of the day to practice mindfulness and gratitude for all of the positive aspects of our life.
We encourage you to find ways to self-soothe and practice self-love without using food as a crutch as well. An easy first step is to write a list like ours above. What would make you happier right here, right now? What brings you joy in your life? What brings you the greatest stress and what changes can you make to reduce that stress?"
Feel free to use our list above as a guide."
Thank you you just reminded me how to relax.0 -
This can work0
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I brush my teeth after I've eaten my last food of the day.
Also, any food that I might want to eat mindlessly, I simply don't keep in the house anymore.1 -
Clean your teeth, close your diary and find something to do.0
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When I first started logging here, I would pre-log my meals for the day as accurately as possible. That would give me a general idea of how many calories I had to play around with for a snack if the craving struck. If I was close to or at my daily allowance, it was sometimes hard to stop myself from having that extra snack. Sometimes I would work in some extra exercise to burn off those calories, but if I ended up going over for the day I wouldn't beat myself up over it, instead I would deduct those calories from the next day. The goal isn't to punish yourself, its to help you make better choices with food and exercise and make them something you can stick with for a lifetime.2
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goldthistime wrote: »Is it possible that you can't stop snacking because you are under eating? What are your stats? (Cal goal, ht/wt/age/activity, typical exercise burns).
I usually are at 1200 cals I am 202 lbs for 5'5" 25 going to the gym 5 times a week at the job I answer the phone so no exercises0
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