Hello there,
I have stumbled across this site tonight and am looking forward to chatting here about all things food, health and fitness.
I live in Sydney however I am currently in the USA for a year due to my husbands work. I am working from home and I am struggling with the sedentary lifestyle and have started some terrible habits including snacking and very little exercise!!
I do so well until around 4-5pm and then I snack on anything in the house, bowels of cereal, chips, toast, It's frustrating because I feel that I just need to hang in there a little longer in those last few hours.
I can pop outside and I should go for a couple of walks. I do in the morning normally.
Yes, evenings are evil and that's when I'm most tempted too. Drink lots of water to feel full, make smart choices for breakfast.
Do you have a pedometer or fitbit? It measures your steps and it's kind of fun to track, since I started using it I try to "beat" my average and it encourages me to walk just a bit more.
Ahh, that's when my munchies hit me too! I usually crack open a book to read or find some activity to keep my hands busy and my mind off of food until I can sleep.
(You said last few hours, I'm not sure if you meant sleeping or if you eat dinner that late. My dinner is early so that I burn off a few of those calories before laying down for the night)
As a diabetic I learned that I need to plan snacks into my daily routine. Instead of trying to wait for dinner or lunch, I know that I will need a snack in between and am prepared for it. Usually a piece of fruit and a slice of cheese is enough to tide me over.
Newbie needing motivation
Travelling_Bee! Glad you're joining us! Good luck!
