So, I signed up to be at work today because it pays double-time and I'm saving for my wedding and a down payment on a condo. The problem is, there is nothing to do here! I have to stay in this room in case someone drops by or calls. I have the internet, that's it. What should I do?!
The reason I gained the weight to begin with is from boredom eating. So, what can I be doing right now to keep from getting bored and grabbing something to munch on? As it is, I've already eaten my lunch.
Help!
What are some things you all do when you're bored and the munchies are nagging you even though you're not hungry?
I get on the computer, read, watch tv, cross stitch, clean, organize things. Just always keep yourself busy doing something. I get on here a lot when I'm bored and wanting to eat. I like looking at the before and after pictures and reading people's blogs and stories of losing weight. Good luck!
Boy, do I know how you feel. Sometimes I stare at the clock, wishing time would go by faster. Try some online games, perhaps at Yahoo!. Euchre, pool, and literati are all fun.
Amberelise: I had a moment today. I was wanting to snack soo badly because I wasn't doing anything but sitting around watching tv. So, I fixed me a cup of Earl Gray tea (sweetened with splenda) and got on 3FC. It def. helped the craving. I read somewhere that if you wait a few minutes, it WILL go away...it's the waiting part that is hard. Now, it's time to start cooking supper and I will be looking forward to that...lol.
I am definitely someone who eats out of boredom, stress, whatever.
If I'm craving munchies I try things like going for a walk, writing in my journal, cleaning, do something I've been procrastinating about (like research something on the internet, or write an email to a family member that I haven't gotten in touch with in too long).
I have a notebook that I started keeping just for my weight loss and exercise goals. I have inspiring quotes and goals in it. I also have a list of activities that I can do if I'm feeling the urge to eat junk food. If I'm craving food or bored, sometimes I write in it and go through the stuff I wrote down. I also have pictures of me when I was happy with my weight and I look at those for inspiration.
Help - fighting boredom
