Things to Do Besides Eat:
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Fleming426
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Things to Do Besides Eat:
Please add to this list:
give your self a manicure and a pedicure
brush & floss your teeth
brush your hair 100 strokes
do a conditioning treatment on your hair
wax unwanted hair
get yourself involved in painting something or making a needle craft or other craft (the thing about crafting is that your mind and hands are kept busy doing something positive---also you have to keep your hands clean so that you don't get your craft dirty---so you can't snack while you're doing it
read a book
watch a movie
do a puzzle
write letters to friends and family
give your self a manicure and a pedicure
brush & floss your teeth
brush your hair 100 strokes
do a conditioning treatment on your hair
wax unwanted hair
get yourself involved in painting something or making a needle craft or other craft (the thing about crafting is that your mind and hands are kept busy doing something positive---also you have to keep your hands clean so that you don't get your craft dirty---so you can't snack while you're doing it
read a book
watch a movie
do a puzzle
write letters to friends and family
Snow White- Posts : 1661
Join date : 2010-05-19
Age : 50
Location : Tennessee
Re: Things to Do Besides Eat:
I take a walk in the evenings after dinner
Sketch
mani/pedi (I know its a repeat but its a GOOD ONE)
sip bullion broth or hot tea
stretch (I used to be a gymnast so I sit on the floor and go thru my old stretches. lol)
GET ON HERE haha!
color... yes I know its childish, but it will surprise you how much it will take your mind off everything! I LOVE coloring pencils and printed coloring sheets)
read (I'm a nerd...)
Study (I'm learning my 3rd language)
Sketch
mani/pedi (I know its a repeat but its a GOOD ONE)
sip bullion broth or hot tea
stretch (I used to be a gymnast so I sit on the floor and go thru my old stretches. lol)
GET ON HERE haha!
color... yes I know its childish, but it will surprise you how much it will take your mind off everything! I LOVE coloring pencils and printed coloring sheets)
read (I'm a nerd...)
Study (I'm learning my 3rd language)
rachee08- Posts : 58
Join date : 2010-04-26
Age : 34
Location : Sunny Florida!!
Re: Things to Do Besides Eat:
another one is watch a movie w/ someone in it that makes you want to be thin. I CANNOT watch twilight (Yes, I know weird choice), w/o wanting to lose weight. she's just so darn cute! hahaha
rachee08- Posts : 58
Join date : 2010-04-26
Age : 34
Location : Sunny Florida!!
thanks!
I LOVE these tips, especially the last one about the movie. America's Next Top Model reruns always depress me because the girls are so darn skinny and beautiful.. and it reminds me of how I used to model as well. But now I know that instead of fantasising about what I want to eat, and then eventually giving in as always, I should flip on the TV and focus on that.
A friend of mine suggested checking urself out in the mirror naked before going to fix something to eat, but that has never worked for me... and is a bit weird...
A friend of mine suggested checking urself out in the mirror naked before going to fix something to eat, but that has never worked for me... and is a bit weird...
darkshines- Posts : 60
Join date : 2010-06-07
Age : 32
Location : Denver, CO
Re: Things to Do Besides Eat:
I Freakin LUV this topic lol!!!
You could also try visiting a friend or walking ur pet or taking up a new hobby...
I think A LOT (not all people) eat out of bordem so it's good to have something other than eating to turn to
PLEASE KEEP POSTING NEW IDEAS. It's good to keep giving each other options to revert to other than eating lol
You could also try visiting a friend or walking ur pet or taking up a new hobby...
I think A LOT (not all people) eat out of bordem so it's good to have something other than eating to turn to
PLEASE KEEP POSTING NEW IDEAS. It's good to keep giving each other options to revert to other than eating lol
Re: Things to Do Besides Eat:
yesterday i tried on a convertible dress.--> u know the ones that u can wear 15 ways or something. well i bought it when i was a little heavier than my starting weight- i would say around 129 or so, and i hadnt really put it on since then cuz i never really felt that great in it tho i loved the idea.
SO my point- After eating my 5 bites of dinner and being still ferociously hungry, i attempted to figure out the 15 ways that this dress can work, and OMG this dress fits like a dream now, i actually need to shrink it down a bit (its cotton so i hope that works out well). Im going to be visiting my boyfriend in philly in a week, and i plan on bringing this dress along with me, he btw hasnt seen me in about 2 months.... so im excited to show off my progress!!!
- that was dual distraction, and motivation! cuz my the time i was done flipping and tying this dress round and round i was done concentrating on my tum tum.
SO my point- After eating my 5 bites of dinner and being still ferociously hungry, i attempted to figure out the 15 ways that this dress can work, and OMG this dress fits like a dream now, i actually need to shrink it down a bit (its cotton so i hope that works out well). Im going to be visiting my boyfriend in philly in a week, and i plan on bringing this dress along with me, he btw hasnt seen me in about 2 months.... so im excited to show off my progress!!!
- that was dual distraction, and motivation! cuz my the time i was done flipping and tying this dress round and round i was done concentrating on my tum tum.
teaismyhappyplace- Posts : 449
Join date : 2010-04-30
Age : 39
Location : NY
What to do instead of eating
I clean house when I have nothing else to do. That is neverending...
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NewMe2012- Posts : 3
Join date : 2012-01-16
cleaning house
I wish I could be more motivated to clean my house...I'd rather just sit in hunger than do that!----So glad this thread is still alive b/c I started it forever ago! ; ))))
Here are a few other ideas:
have sex with your husband/wife
read a book to your kids
look at family photos
paint something
waste time on pinterest or facebook
learn how to do something new, something you always wanted to do
play Phase 10 (my favorite card game)
Here are a few other ideas:
have sex with your husband/wife
read a book to your kids
look at family photos
paint something
waste time on pinterest or facebook
learn how to do something new, something you always wanted to do
play Phase 10 (my favorite card game)
Snow White- Posts : 1661
Join date : 2010-05-19
Age : 50
Location : Tennessee
Re: Things to Do Besides Eat:
Some things I'm planning to start doing more of:
Painting (watercolor)
Quilting
Gardening
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching
Painting (watercolor)
Quilting
Gardening
Hiking
Fishing
Birdwatching
Fleming426- Posts : 20
Join date : 2014-05-06
Re: Things to Do Besides Eat:
I love fishing!
I play scrabble.
Read
Fantasize and search for vacation deals.
Research new outfits I look forward to wear in near future.
eBay...addicting
Tv
And go to bed early when hunger lingers on
I play scrabble.
Read
Fantasize and search for vacation deals.
Research new outfits I look forward to wear in near future.
eBay...addicting
Tv
And go to bed early when hunger lingers on
Sexy123- Posts : 223
Join date : 2014-04-30
Re: Things to Do Besides Eat:
take a nap! that helps me put off hunger pangs, and I wake up not hungry.
makauflin- Posts : 16
Join date : 2014-05-12
Re: Things to Do Besides Eat:
makauflin wrote:take a nap! that helps me put off hunger pangs, and I wake up not hungry.
I do that too!..
Fleming...........
Fleming426- Posts : 20
Join date : 2014-05-06
re: things to do
Mow the lawn, weed, and go to the gym. anything to avoid cleaning the house... Har!
Houndy- Posts : 40
Join date : 2014-04-29
Location : Maryland
Re: Things to Do Besides Eat:
These ideas are great!
Sexy123's about researching vacations is an awesome one! Maybe even go as far as book a vacation and make that your goal!
I waste a lot of time online shopping. Even if I don't buy anything and just put it in my wish list (for when i'm thinner)
Reading - a fav.
Online crossword puzzles
Walk the dog
Painting
Sexy123's about researching vacations is an awesome one! Maybe even go as far as book a vacation and make that your goal!
I waste a lot of time online shopping. Even if I don't buy anything and just put it in my wish list (for when i'm thinner)
Reading - a fav.
Online crossword puzzles
Walk the dog
Painting
dotygal- Posts : 22
Join date : 2014-05-19
Location : Texas
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