Ways to stop constant snacking . .

I know I know - it is a pattern that only I can break . . I'm trying - but I never seem to have enough. I feel like I could always eat more: even if I'm not hungry. I don't snack on the WORST foods even ,but Iknow it prevents me from reaching my goals.

can anybody offer some CONCRETE ways / steps to help me? I realize it is a problem, I realize I need to stop, but I don't know how!! It's killing me!

Fri. Oct 14, 1:41pm

Can't offer you CONCRETE solution, but what I wanted to say is that if you like to munch on snacks all day, then don't eat a traditional 3 meals a day. "They" say that eating smaller meals more often throughout the day is better for metabolism anyway. If you do this your snacks are really a small meal, and don't add up on top of your 3 meals. If you have more substantial snacks/mini meals throughout the day, you won't need the smaller snacks in between.

Friday, October 14, 2005, 1:45 PM

chew gum

Friday, October 14, 2005, 3:18 PM

Here's my concrete suggestion: when you have a snack, make sure that you combine a protein and a complex carb. Some good suggestions:

salmon/tomato (or salad)
apple and peanut butter
celery and almond butter
cottage cheese and fruit
almonds and a slice of bread (high fiber, preferably)
pear and mozerella

Friday, October 14, 2005, 3:30 PM

I have this problem too. One of friends found a tip on the net which does help a little.

1) try to drink loads of water when you feel the urge
2) If you feel like snacking, take a little of it and move to an area away from the TV (where you could end up snacking more) and move into a room with other family/friends. Or just leave the house for a while.

The water thing has helped me a little (reduced quantity of my snacking). I think I need to try the moving into another room tip next time (which I hope never comes :( ).

Friday, October 14, 2005, 8:01 PM

i have the same problem too! all i want to do is eat! but i agree with the chewing gum b/c its a huge stress reliever and it gives your mouth something to do!

Saturday, October 15, 2005, 3:48 AM

I go ahead and snack on things like Sugar Free Jello (the pre-made cups in the dairy case), whole bags of pre-cut raw cauliflower or raw broccoli or raw celery, seltzer with lemon juice. Sugar Free Jello is my favorite for weak moments -- for some reason it takes away the cravings.

Saturday, October 15, 2005, 1:05 PM

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