You walk up to the fridge and you stare at the door. You know you are not hungry but are eating emotionally or just eating out of boredom? Either way it’s hard to turn away.
The fridge is talking to you, your stomach is talking to you, your mind is urging you on with it’s usually lies. “It’s just a little snack”, “You can try again tomorrow”, or even “You deserve a little treat.” Whatever the excuse you need something to help you turn around!
Do This Instead of Snacking
That’s one reason I created my “Do This Instead of Snacking” List. I posted this list on my fridge. I found things that keep me busy, keep my hands busy, and help pass the time.
I have two sides on my list. One side is things to keep me busy for boredom snacking and the other side is for things I can do to make sure I’m hungry.
My List
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Thanks Pepper! I need help. I have been struggling a lot. I get bored and so I eat. I am going to print this list….trying your things first. 🙂
Pepper this is AWESOME!! That’s one of my “food rules”. Eat when you’re hungry. It’s probably the one rule that has changed my eating habits (and my body) the most. It also allows me to eat anything I want (which is rule #3) ~ but only if I follow rule #2 which is eat until you’re satisfied.
Those three things have made such a HUGE difference for me. I love your chart… and it is so hard to come up with ideas in the moment ~ great proactive ideas!!
This is Awesome! It is also a ‘fun’ way to combat those ‘groping for food’ feelings…like jackie I like # 2 &3 but writing 50 blessings could be interesting!! 😉