busy hands
 

One of my diet tips books says we should play video games, cause if your hands are busy playing, you can't be eating. So taking this to be a good idea, on the way out for a social dinner tonite, I stopped at a craft store and bought some knitting needles and wool and started knitting a hat for a neice.
I didn't eat all the bread and olive before the appetizers came. Between the apps and entree I didn't eat the bread.
I enjoyed my meal very much. I was aware of everything I ate, enjoying it very much. (as opposed to scarfing food down quickly, hardly tasting it, and not really enjoying it)
I have no idea what my calorie count was today, but I know it didn't include a binge.
One day at a time.
fatmad:angel:

Thats awesome! Maybe that's why my boyfriend is so skinny - all those darn video games he plays. Sometimes when I feel like eating out of control when I'm not hungry, I go take a bubble bath, or paint my fingernails. 2 things that make it pretty difficult to eat!

This totally helps me not to mindlessly snack. One of the reasons why I like fingerpainting :D. It sounds childish but it makes you think twice about leaving red paint stains on food packets.

I enjoy painting too. Seems it helps curb those evening snacks when I'm focused on something.
j~

Good for you! Knitting helped me to give up mindlessly eating while watching TV or a rental. I'm a terrible knitter, but I'm not going to argue with success.

I am also not a great knitter. I prefer small projects, on round needles, since Im hopeless about finishing off. I am currently making kids hats (toques) for winter. Also planning baby bonnets for the clients
fatmad

I love to knit! It has been a great tool to keep my hands/mind busy :) I think videogames are different for me though, I always like to eat while playing videogames...

for me video and computer games are another addiction, so I have to curb myself. the first hat is half done! Looks a bit big for the kid tho, will have to do another.....
fatmad