eating while bored

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  • DisneyAddictRW
    DisneyAddictRW Posts: 800 Member
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    I use gum and drink lots of water to avoid eating when bored.
  • sthrnchick
    sthrnchick Posts: 771
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    I am a mindless eater too...I am not sure that I will ever truly break this habit...what has worked for me is to throw away all the junk sitting in the kitchen. I keep lots of fresh veggies and fruits so when I do feel the urge to graze, I can eat something that I will not feel bad about eating later.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
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    I literally scold myself. "STOP IT! STOP IT! STOP IT!"

    I don't keep junk food in the house anymore, and I have LOTS of ready to eat healthy snacks. If none of the healthy snacks "sound good," then it's a craving. I have been smoking cigs to stop the cravings. (Not suggesting you take up smoking!) I need a new way to stop, I know. I am thinking of trying exercise, go for a walk, but I always make the excuse of the heat.
  • mjsunshine16
    mjsunshine16 Posts: 251 Member
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    I measure out now or count :-) It is amazing how I slow down my eating when I know I only have 14 of something to eat.
  • Cblackburn221
    Cblackburn221 Posts: 22 Member
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    Try brushing your teeth instead! Always works for me...
  • danielle_jeanne
    danielle_jeanne Posts: 58 Member
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    Thanks guys! Definitely got some new ideas. It's hard because I developed a habit of eating while studying. Going to have to switch to veggies and maybe a new study location =]

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