What do you do to get your mind of food?
 

HEy guyS just wanted to ask what you guys do when you are like getting a craving? I go on the computer or I talk to my friends on the phone or I crochet. Plus if im on the computer I look at girls that have awesome hair, awesome cloths, and nice figures. Keeps me inspired.:smug:

I find that I get hungry *m
 

when I am sitting around doing nothing (like reading or at the computer) so I get up and do something like throw a load of laundry in or put the laundry away. Or if I really need the distraction I will clean out a closet or something big. It is perfect for taking my mind off of food and I have a clean space to show for it!!!

Mellissa

I usually do more exercise, or I take my dog for a walk! Good luck!!!!

I have to ask myself if I'm hungry.

When I'm hungry there's no kind of ANYTHING that will take my mind off food!

If I want chocolate because some :censored: was bullying me at kickboxing then I have to search for the reason I want chocolate and once I know I'll realise that I'm not hungry and won't want it any more.

If I want to eat because I'm bored I usually surf the net, or I go and make a nice cup of tea. It fills me up!

I want to eat when I get frustrated or anxious. I find myself mindlessly staring at the shelves. What's helped me is to make sure there are snack foods that I can eat if I just HAVE to--like baby carrots, a certain kind of cracker (counted out portion-wise), some yogurt, things like that. And I try not to think about the foods that I can't have right now. Easy to say, but I've found that the longer I'm staying with my plan, the less I think about them. It does get easier--the cravings diminish.

Hope it helps!

Jay

The cravings do get easier, especially if you are eating NO sweets. Also, if you dont have it in your house, you cant really eat it. So i make sure to NEVER buy sweets or "no-no" foods anymore. Not for the kids, not for the husband, i dont care...i hate to be selfish, but if i cant have it, no one in the house can have it. ha ha
But when i do get a craving for something and i have already had my fill for the day, i will drink something hot...hot tea, sugar free hot apple cidar, hot lemon water...anything hot makes me feel fuller.

I either find a healthy snack, sip hot green tea or jump on my stair stepper. ;)

i agree with all above suggestions, and also: paint your nails...cause then you can't touch anything til they dry and by then the craving should have passed!

btw, i crochet too! it helps a lot to keep my hands and mind busy

take the mutt for a walk...or hang out here and chat for a while (:

I pick a project around the house. Now I am painting. Drives my husband nuts. He never like the colors, wants white. I also put together photo albums sometimes. Anything to stay out of the kitchen. Except if I'm painting the kitchen.;)

If you eat properly - protein, dairy, complex carbs, veggies - you don't get cravings. They go south forever if you don't indulge them. You feel a lot better too.

I love the paint your nails suggestions. I never thought of that and it sounds like a winner. Usually, I take a walk.

I love these ideas! they are great! Usually I try to drink water when i get a craving just cuz i am really bad about drinking enough a day, so by doing this i get my water in and I dont eat bad things!!

Gotta disagree there. Many people can eat properly yet still crave something they just don't get often, something special they have a liking for, or just crave something out of boredom, frustration, lack of sleep, etc.

I was also going to ask if you were really hungry. I've started paying attention to those "craving" times and usually it's almost time to eat a meal.

I have to agree also that when you get the dairy, protein, veggies and all in, the cravings do go away. I made sure last week that I followed the WW healthy guidelines which included 2 dairy servings, protein, fiber and 5 fruit and veggie servings, and not to forget the water and healthy oils. When I did I was full, had a couple of days where I struggled to get all my points in and lost 5.6 lbs. last week.

Denise