eating alternative ideas?

lotus88

So just before the new year, I decided the gluttony had to stop. Normally I eat when I'm happy, sad, angry, bored, etc. With the BFP, then m/c, I gave myself even more permission. After literally busting out of a pair of jeans and having a dream I was at the doctor and he was telling me I was diabetic (strong presence in my father's side), I joined weight watchers online. Not the first time, but I'm really trying to plan ahead with activities this time. 

 

I'm trying to come up with a list of alternative activities when I'm happy, sad, angry, bored, etc. I thought it'd be a good idea of these activities were somehow otherwise good for me. I love bubble baths and giving myself pedicures. My list includes a lot of that kind of self-care stuff, but I was wondering what ideas others might have? Not just self-care ones either.  I don't want to be too narrow. I really just want to distract myself.  My list is as follows: bubble bath, manicure, pedicure (both in home), full body moisturize, facial, exfoliate, pore strip, teeth whitening, wax/pluck (not fun, but productive - especially given that I'm italian), deep condition hair, clean jewelry, schedule appts (MD, vet, hair - I always put this stuff off), clip cat nails, eliptical/lifting (have the stuff at home but would rather do it at gym - could aspire to this), board/card game with DH. 

 

Any other ideas?

Carolee

I've been trying to get on my elliptical when I get home from work (because that is when I want to eat the most - even if I'm not hungry).  I find it actually supresses my appetite after I do a workout.  Good for you for trying to get healthier!  I'm trying to lose the weight that stuck around after Eliott was born.

Tapatio

It's great that you're steering towards a more positive lifestyle. Good for you for joining WW!

Some ideas can include redecorating a room in your home or fixing a broken (blank) that you've been meaning to repair. If you're looking for a new hobby there's photography, scrapbooking, or knitting...the list is endless

 

lotus88

Thanks. I was also thinking of new hobbies. I can crochet, but usually think of it as one more responsibility. Maybe I should come up with a less overwhelming project.  I'm not terribly creative, but I wish I was. Keep the ideas coming ladies. I have a notepad ready.  Seriously, I painted my toenails, gave myself a facial, and clipped the cats' nails today already. I need a very long list.

Junebug060609

If I'm tempted to munch the best thing I've found I can do is get my sneakers on and go for a walk.  Not only does it help with weightloss, but it tends to leave me feeling better and reminds me of the work involved in undoing those munchie calories.

If I'm not able to do that brushing my teeth seems to discourage munching.

Drinking water, crocheting...pretty much anything that keeps my hands busy keeps the hand out of the chip bag.

 

johnnys june

Love your ideas so far!  And good luck with WW!  Great motivation!

Do you like puzzles?  lol.  Seems weird, or maybe a little senior citizen oriented, but DH and I have just gotten into it accidentally.  Haven't done one since I was a kid, but MIL bought us one.  It's 1,000 piece.  It sits on our breakfast table ready and waiting!  You'd be surprised how time consuming it can become.  And when I'm sitting down doing the puzzle I completely lose track of time and my appetite!  It's slightly addictive, but relaxing as well.

 Also, if eating is more of an oral fixation rather than hunger, try gum.  When ever I get the munchies, I usually find a piece of gum.

Other ideas...reading, jogging, bike riding, craft projects (they have small step by step crafts you can by at Michael's if you're not super creative)... 

lotus88

johnnys june:

Love your ideas so far!  And good luck with WW!  Great motivation!

Do you like puzzles?  lol.  Seems weird, or maybe a little senior citizen oriented, but DH and I have just gotten into it accidentally.  Haven't done one since I was a kid, but MIL bought us one.  It's 1,000 piece.  It sits on our breakfast table ready and waiting!  You'd be surprised how time consuming it can become.  And when I'm sitting down doing the puzzle I completely lose track of time and my appetite!  It's slightly addictive, but relaxing as well.

 Also, if eating is more of an oral fixation rather than hunger, try gum.  When ever I get the munchies, I usually find a piece of gum.

Other ideas...reading, jogging, bike riding, craft projects (they have small step by step crafts you can by at Michael's if you're not super creative)... 

I haven't done a puzzle in years. DH has a 3D one still in the wrapper from xmas like five years ago. Maybe I should break it out.  I'll try anything. I try to use gum in the car and if I'm going grocery shopping.  Reading is a good idea and I really should go through Michal's and get some small non committal stuff. I probably need some kind of kit to give myself structure since I'm not so creative.  It's been about two and a half weeks and I've lost eight lbs. Which is good, but my mind still tries to convince me it shoudl be more. Which is stupid. I have to remind myself that I didn't get to this point in a day. I won't get out of it in a day. 

EJ711

Zumba!! it's so fun and it doesn't even feel like you're working out, just dancing.  Reading books or magazines, crosswords, doing laundry, I totally agree with doing puzzles.   When I quit smoking I suddenly craved diet coke, which I never drank before that, and that helped me stop smoking.  Its not exactly healthy though so in this case it probably wouldn't be good.