Weekend Snacking
I find that during the week, I have no problem staying on track. I have my schedule, which really helps me to be able to stay focused on weight loss and be successful.
But, on the weekends, I don't have a set schedule. I have a lot more time to lay around and watch movies without anything set to do. So, I find myself snacking.
For those of you who have a problem with this, how do you avoid snacking throughout the weekend?
PS, this week I have an appointment with a new therapst, so hopefully I can get insight into WHY I do it, but just looking for other's solutions.
Steph
But, on the weekends, I don't have a set schedule. I have a lot more time to lay around and watch movies without anything set to do. So, I find myself snacking.
For those of you who have a problem with this, how do you avoid snacking throughout the weekend?
PS, this week I have an appointment with a new therapst, so hopefully I can get insight into WHY I do it, but just looking for other's solutions.
Steph
IrishIze
on 2/19/12 11:49 am - NJ
on 2/19/12 11:49 am - NJ
Snacking out of boredom has always been my problem. I have taken up crocheting - I can do it while watching TV; also, I try NOT to just sit around. Even if it means going to the Mall and walking around, I get myself out of the house. Find a craft show or museum - go to the gym - keep yourself busy even if its only for a few hours each day on the weekend...make plans and don't just lay around.
Irish......
Yeah, the boredom snacking is hard. I only have 1 day a week off, so trying to fill my schedule to avoid the kitchen also doesn't give me any down time - I try drinking alot of hot tea to avoid snacking. I follow the 30/30 rule, so if I'm constantly drinking, I can't be constantly eating! Sometimes it works, and then sometimes (like last night, after I took my Ambien!) the snack monster hijacks my brain and has its way anyway. In the form of 4 Dorito chips. That I apparently had enough sense to log in MyFitnessPal. At 11pm. Oh well....
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I have that problem too if the hubs is home so I just plan my day to eat several legal "snacks". Yesterday was a latte from Starbucks, a (thin)slice of pumpernickle snack bread with cheese, some peanut butter banana protein "fudge" (no sugar or sweetner at all and sooo yummy!) and hot wings for dinner. I never had to wonder about anything because it was all planned.
Can you make yourself a schedule for the weekend? Even if it includes things like watching movies, you can plan what time you will eat and what you will eat.
One way I avoid snacking is by not having much to snack on in the house.
Also, it helps to have something to do with my hands while I'm watching TV. I crochet or sew or stuff like that. Impossible to eat at the same time.
One way I avoid snacking is by not having much to snack on in the house.
Also, it helps to have something to do with my hands while I'm watching TV. I crochet or sew or stuff like that. Impossible to eat at the same time.
Kelly
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Thank for all for the responses.
Yes, Kelly, I think I need to find something to do with my hands when I watch tv, and set a schedule.
I try to set a schedule, and sometimes it works, but sometime I fall from that as well LOL.
Thanks Blonde, I will start planning in some treats, thats a great idea!
I think I also need to always measure, because I log on MyFitnessPal as well, but when I'm doing a whole lot of snacking, I seem to not measure anymore.
Thanks again guys,
Steph
Yes, Kelly, I think I need to find something to do with my hands when I watch tv, and set a schedule.
I try to set a schedule, and sometimes it works, but sometime I fall from that as well LOL.
Thanks Blonde, I will start planning in some treats, thats a great idea!
I think I also need to always measure, because I log on MyFitnessPal as well, but when I'm doing a whole lot of snacking, I seem to not measure anymore.
Thanks again guys,
Steph
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