Monday, February 5, 2007

One of the main problem I was having is the want to snack - I have resisted it so far, here are some of my tips that might help if you are a snack-a-holic like me!

• Clear out all the unhealthy temptations from your home.
• Hide any intended for other family members or only buy enough to last a day or so - so any binge snacking isn't OTT
• Don't buy things you can't resist. I love crisps - but if I have a big packet I will want to munch them aimlessly until they're all gone.
• Ensure you have a good supply of snacks you do like which are healthy and plenty of fruit!
• Have carrot and celery sticks ready in the fridge for when you get the urge to snack
• Ensure you vary your snacks so you don't get bored
• Try mini packets of snacks - especially those which are healthy
• Try rice cakes and bread sticks
• Read the labels on foods to make sure you don't eat too much fat or salt.
• Do you have enough snacks for the next few days? Don't run out else you'll turn to other things.
• Look for alternatives you might not have thought of for snacking - a small bowl of breakfast cereal can be very satisfying in the evening
• Write snacks down in your diet diary.
• Find ways of dealing with snacks you love. Buy mini packs. Split up packs if you need to so you make sensible size snacking easy.
• Make snacking work outside of the house too. Carry snacks that are safe.

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