What Stops You From Snacking?

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  • misslissa121
    misslissa121 Posts: 126
    I broke the habit, and also increased my water intake in one swoop. I'm a stay at home mom. I get bored, I walk to the fridge and get something. When I first found this site, I was drinking 2 liters a day of Dr. Pepper and snacking constantly. I went and bought small 8oz. bottles of water and put them in the fridge. If I opened the fridge I had to drink one, shut the door and walk away. Then if I was still truly hungry I would then go and find a healthy snack, such as yogurt, fruit, or veggie sticks. I no longer go mindlessly into the kitchen to end my boredom, only had soda a handful of times in 50 days, and never in large quanities, not even a whole can. I am not as hungry anymore because for the most part my calories mean something. This past week has been rough for me with the snacking, just so busy, and in the wrong place with temptations in front of me, but that week has past, this is a new one, with more opportunities for me to do better.
  • chubbytiff
    chubbytiff Posts: 61 Member
    scedule snacks...do not have (red light) foods in your home. Drink lots and lots of water. snacks are a good thing if kept healthy and under control.
  • GoLeowechanged
    GoLeowechanged Posts: 7
    Three things that help me avoid snacking.
    1. Empty fridge diet theory. I empty my house of all junk food and snacks. I'm less likely to walk to the shops for that unnecessary snack. And if I do I'll burn some calories going there.
    2. Money - I leave it behind. When I go out for a bike ride or hiking I leave my wallet at home. There is no temptation to pull into a gas station or kiosk for a snack then. If I go to work with a packed lunch I leave my wallet at home. It sucks, but it works.
    3. Keep busy. If I'm home and got 2 or 3 hours to do nothing much, then I get out for a walk or something, mow the lawn. Dig up the lawn and plant it again. Paint a room, spring clean something, whatever I can do to keep away from sitting near the fridge for 2 hours tempting myself.

    Maybe useful for some.
  • cufirst84
    cufirst84 Posts: 127 Member
    i chew gum !
  • jrlja5
    jrlja5 Posts: 59
    I have snacks built into my day. However, i work in an environment that does not support non-snacking (i.e. my boss is constantly bringing in candy or bagels etc. ) I just ask myself, "is it worth the calories" and believe it or not it works for me. She (boss) is always making comments about how I walk past the goodies. (a little passive-aggressively) Maybe that's why it works because it gets to her. Probably not a good reason but..hey it's my choice to make good food choices. Right?
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    1) Finding other things to do. Mostly we snack because we are bored. Find something else to occupy yourself and you won't want to snack.

    2) Don't watch TV in the evenings. This is when most people eat without noticing it.

    3) Just get out of the habit. Some people feel the need to constantly have food on the go. It's a habit, you can break it like any other.

    4) Don't buy junk food. The only thing I have to snack on in the house is fruit. Occasionally I make cakes, but the making of them requires effort. I have never bought cakes or biscuits, and I very very rarely buy chocolate. If getting your snack food requires a high level of effort, you are going to think more about what you eat.
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    Gum! When I feel like I want a snack but know that I don't NEED one (not hungry, just snacky) I drink a glass of water and chew some gum. I love Trident with the two layers.
  • RAFValentina
    RAFValentina Posts: 1,231 Member
    Self control, discipline and will power. It's mind over matter.
  • Kanlassak
    Kanlassak Posts: 101 Member
    I have a tendency to snack when I'm bored or frustrated, so if I go exercise or take a walk, sometime I realize I don't actually want a snack. And if I still do, I can have some crackers or fruit because I've done some exercise.
  • zenchild
    zenchild Posts: 680 Member
    I will allow myself a tiny bit of dark chocolate every day. It's good for my heart and my mental health. I space out my meals during the day. I start with coffee and then a while later I have yogurt, cottage cheese or an egg. A little while after that I eat a small lunch. Mid-afternoon I have grapes or carrots if I get hungry. If I'm hungry and not just bored, I'll eat them. I have a reasonable dinner when I get home. Before bed I have another yogurt or frozen yogurt and my daily portion of dark chocolate and a cup of Tazo Calm tea (hot in winter, iced in summer). Keeping my meals and snacks portioned and timed means I never get super hungry and lose all willpower.
  • kajo50
    kajo50 Posts: 12
    New here but I too plan my snacks. I don't snack in the morning because I am not usually hungry before my early lunch. I do plan on having one in the mid afternoon, fruit and nuts, or a Laughing cow cheese and a few whole wheat crackers. I also plan on one in the evening since that is when I get the munchies. The last few nights it has been an ice cream cone with 1/2c of ice cream and a small cone.
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