If you're piling on pounds because you eat when you're distracted or bored rather than when you're actually hungry, try the following tactics to break the habit.
To curb daytime grazing:
- Don't eat while you're standing up, in the car, on the go, or when you don't have time for a full, proper meal. If you sit down at mealtimes and pay attention to every bite, you'll be more relaxed; you'll notice when you're satisfied, which means that you'll be less likely to overeat — and you'll actually enjoy your food!
- Don't skip meals. I mean it. You might think you're saving yourself calories, but it will only leave you famished and more likely to consume extra calories later on to feel full.
- Why do most people graze at night? Because they're bored. If you've been thinking about taking up knitting, crossword puzzles, Ping-Pong, or some other hobby that will keep your brain busy in the evening, now is the time to do it.
- Brush your teeth. Food never seems quite as appealing when you have that fresh, minty toothpaste taste in your mouth.
- Try a cup of hot tea; the warm liquid in your stomach can help you feel satiated.
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