100 things to do instead of eat

Dec 28, 2009

Post Date: 12/28/09 12:55 pm When you recognize that a desire to eat is due to “head hunger” rather than true hunger, you can choose to do another activity to redirect your attention away from food until the urge passes—or until you feel hungry. Highlight the ideas that appeal to you and please post some of your own. Remember, try to choose activities that are enjoyable, available, and preferably, eating incompatible. You’ll need both quick and involved activities. Create a “Distraction Kit” with everything you need and establish a pleasant Food Free Zone in your home or office that is perfect to retreat to in these moments. Imagine a healthier, energetic you * Walk around the block * Call a friend * Make a list of your Top Ten Reasons to get active * Read a child a book * Make a To Do list * Dance a little * Plan a vacation * Get a massage * Jot a thank you note to someone * Go to bed early * Read a great book * Write in your Awareness Journal * Give yourself a manicure or pedicure * Plan a healthy meal for your family * Surf the Internet * Finish an unfinished project * Walk your dog * Feel your feelings write them in a feeling book * Volunteer in your community * Start a hobby * Brush your teeth * Tape your favorite show to watch while exercising * Take 5 slow, deep cleansing breaths * Practice an instrument * Balance your checkbook * Plan a party * Say a prayer * Buy yourself some flowers * Do a few sit-ups * Make a phone call to someone you like * Chop veggies to keep on hand * Set your priorities * Try a new hairstyle * Give a massage * Write about something you are proud of this week * Clean out a junk drawer * Play a game with your kids * Try a new route on your walk * Scream! * Plant fresh herbs to use in your cooking * Drink a glass of water * Kiss someone * Try on some clothes * Catch up on your reading for work * Look at old pictures * Rent a video * Smell the roses * Wash your car * Chew some gum * Plan a “date” for someone special * Swim a few laps * Read Eat What You Love * Take a hot, soothing bath * Update your calendar * Get it off your chest * Build something * Check in on an elderly person * Work in your yard * Start your holiday shopping list * Count your blessings * Write a letter * Fold some laundry * Listen to your inner conversations * Take a nap * Run an errand * Work on your budget * Take a bike ride * Check your e-mail * Make a positive statement about yourself—repeat often * Give your dog a bath * Start a project you’ve been wanting to get around to * Send a birthday card * Meditate * Play cards * Visualize your goals * Freshen your make-up * Hug someone * Rearrange some furniture * Go take a hike! * Help with homework * Light a fire or some candles * Say “STOP!” out loud * Put your pictures in an album * Walk around your workplace * Try a new relaxation technique * Talk it over with someone * Get a head start on your taxes * S-t-r-e-t-c-h * Do a “Honey Do” * Say what’s on your mind * Go pick up your mail * Straighten a closet * Do something nice for someone anonymously * Check the stock market * Plan a romantic encounter * Clean out a files * Tell someone how you really feel * When you become truly physically hungry, Eat What You Love and Love What You Eat! It's not about being thin.  It's about the journey to thin and the lessons learned along the way.

fleurdesol berrien springs, MI Member Since: 10/13/09 [Latest Posts]	Post Date: 12/28/09 1:16 pm Great ideas!!  I'd add "make a list".

Danise321 Ft. Worth, TX Adam Smith, D.O., F.A.C.O.S Lap Band (12/22/08) Member Since: 02/09/09 [Latest Posts]	Post Date: 12/28/09 1:23 pm Wow, how on earth did you think of all these?! Love your list...I'm going to print it and carry it around with me :-) 8 fills  3 unfills - Currently 6.25 in 10 cc band - 10/5 - told pouch is dilated, 2 small unfills and mushies for 3 weeks.... 10/23 - told pouch ok, back to 6.25 in band

shellqueen New Brighton, MN Jeffrey Baker M.D. Lap Band (09/24/07) Member Since: 08/14/09 [Latest Posts]	Post Date: 12/28/09 2:04 pm -sew -cross stitch cross word puzzle Soduku computer game shovel snow ice skate ski make snow angels put away the Christmas stuff organize CD's organize DVD's scapebook make cards Read the Bible/spiritual book draw color blow bubbles play solitaire weed the garden work (which I have to do now) Karen

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