Absent Minded snacker seeks help!!!?
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The solution seems rather simple.  Don't buy junk foods when you're at the grocery store.  That way, you only have to avoid the temptation once, and you would have to actively seek the snacks.  Instead of cookies, buy some fruit.  Instead of chips, buy some carrots or something.  \n\nYou can keep yourself full by drinking water too.
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To get your mind off food you should think about me. You ask this question like you'r fat. YOU'R NOT FAT! You can eat less by talking or doing things with me :)
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Try sparkpeople.com -- it's free and easy.  You can follow their menus or choose your own foods.  You have to really track what you eat though, and be honest about it.
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Replace junk foods with healthier foods. Instead of eating chips, go for cheerios. Replace soda with water and a brownie with a fruity popsicle. Dieting doesn't have to be awful if you change minor things. For exercise, try taking up a new activity. Dancing is a personal favorite for me... swing dancing, ballet, or salsa - it's all a blast! You'll get a work out and have fun too! If dance isn't for you, you can try simple everyday things like taking the stairs instead of the elevator and walking instead of driving anywhere within a mile. Take your pet for a walk each day. Good luck to you :)
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My favorite bedtime snack are the Quacker chocolate chip Quakes. They are good for you and satisfy a sweet tooth. Just don't eat the whole bag like my husband does. I wouldn't really recomend fruit because of the sugars, but veggies are great especially for fiber. Hope your diet goes well....
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Be smart seek a Nutritionist or dietitian\ngo to pyramid.gov
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MAJOR exercise of some kind at LEAST three times a week.\nDrink 8 glasses of water a day, or more.\nWhen you feel like snacking, have something completely fatless - like herbal tea, celery, REAL fruit juice (not a fruit "drink" or "beverage" full of sugar).\nStop putting butter/margarine on your bread.\nStop putting cream/milk in your coffee/tea.\nPut up a picture of the body you want on the fridge and think positively about it when you're about to eat something you shouldn't.\nNO JUNK FOOD. PERIOD.\nSmaller portions.\nDon't go to the grocery store when you're hungry so you won't buy instant (unhealthy) foods.\n\nGood luck.
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go for a nice brisk walk daily.... maintain a balanced diet and pls drink lukewarm water with lemon and honey in it daily morning as soon as u get up from bed.. it cleanses ur system and craving for food reduces.. give up oil,ice creams, and any high fattening food... trust me i lost a major chunk of my body by following a balanced diet.....  after all everything does not come easily... u'll have to make some sacrifices.... :)
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Hi Mandy-Sue! I'm just learning how to do this 'Answers' thing, and since you helped me with my question, (I'm the skinny girl trying to gain weight!), I'll try to give you some V-day ideas... maybe a way to incorporate all the things that you listed as his likes, what about a 'Naughty-but-Nice' basket of goodies: Maybe a video game that he's had his eye on, maybe either a 'coupon' to cook his favorite meal, or reservations to a favorite restaurant (maybe he'll pay if you work it just right!), and/or some 'male' munchies: pretzles, nuts, jerky, chips, beer (if he drinks - a few cans or bottles stuffed in the basket), maybe a magazine of one of his hobbies - they have magazines on video games if you can believe that!, or a subscription to a magazine - those aren't too expensive, and it's a gift that keeps on giving all year! and last but not least...i'll try to keep this clean, but that 'N'-catagory has tons of options! I got my guy something we both enjoyed, and he loved it because it literally put the 'control' in his hand...there are places that sell panties with a small, ummmm, battery-operated device that is 'remote-controlled'! Yep, he had a little trigger that he'd turn on and off at his whim! We went to a bar where he proceeded to 'go order us a drink' and from some secret location, he watched my reaction in mid-sentence with people as he turned that thing on and off! It was a riot! I was hysterical, so was he from afar! We had the best times with that thing! However, they can be pricey ($30-$50)? But, in those same stores, there are countless options! I'm sure you can find something that will fit perfectly in that basket of goodies! Good luck! If you want, let me know what you decided! Take care, kcberry5
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1. Substitutions! Your favorite snacks don't have to be forbidden; in fact, if you make them so, they'll seem even more appealing. So substitute fat-free pringles for the high-fat potato chips, or nonfat frozen yogurt for high-calorie ice cream. Look for low-fat or fat-free salad dressing, light mayo, low-fat cheese, etc. You really get used to them quickly; I won't eat regular ice cream anymore, yuck!\n\n2. Avoid excess snacking by popping a piece of gum in your mouth when you've got the munchies but aren't hungry.\n\n3. Drink lots and LOTS of water.\n\n4. Fiber-rich foods (fruits, veggies, whole grains) fill you up faster and make you feel full longer.\n\n5. Low-fat dairy products (look for Yoplait's or Dannon LIGHT smoothies, both are really good) have been shown to shrink waists.\n\n6. Exercise at least 4 times a week but no more than 6 times a week. (You need at least one recovery day.) Any type of cardio will shed the pounds: swimming, running, jumping rope, playing sports, biking. On your day off, keep active. Play some recreational badminton with friends, or take a leisurely walk.\n\n7. Don't skip meals! It slows your metabolism, therefore making it harder to lose weight. Instead, eat small meals at least six times a day. Just be sure to eat the RIGHT foods: whole grains (tortillas, breads, pasta), fruits (dried and fresh), nuts, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, etc. Remember to eat a balanced diet including everything in the food pyramid. A deficiency in any vitamin or mineral compromises your energy stores and your overall health.\n\n8. Keep a list of heart healthy snacks on the fridge to remind you not to reach for the cheesies.\n\n9. Remember that weight loss takes time. You didn't gain it all overnight, and you're not going to lose it overnight. But if you stick to a healthy diet and an active lifestyle, you WILL lose the inches.\n\nGood luck!
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Hi!\nFirst of all I'd have little snacks  - a little roast\nbeef,  a hard-cooked egg,  a small salad with\na little vinaigrette only, ... a piece of fruit ..\na small bowl of  granola ...but no full meals, and eat only  when you are hungry or feeling faint.\n\n\nYou are in an awkward spot  (who  gave you that\ncostume,  anyway???):  you need to lose weight\nbut you need to build your stamina for your performance at the same time ....\n\nHave some herb tea with honey and lemon... and\nspring water  can often take away hunger ... \n\nA friend of mine who performs a lot says that  he always has jellybeans with him in case he is feeling a little under ... it is the glucose,  he said
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Try to limit your bordness by staying active. Instead of sitting in front of the computer (on Yahoo Answers) and snacking, go for a walk, or something.
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throw out all junk food..dont buy any more..i bag of chips could hrrow u off, then eat salad before every meal and make sure u eat laot of apples and bannansa instead of choips or chocolate
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Try not to eat anything for at least four hours.  Then start with SIP of clear liquids, but NOT water.  Juice,kool-aid, jello stuff like that.  seven-up and ginger ale work great too.  when you start to feel like eating, stick with the B.R.A.T. diet.\n\nBananas\nRice\nApplesauce\nToast(dry--no butter)
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What worked for me was drinking more water. Sometimes it seemed like I was hungry, but my body wanted water, not food. Instead of just plain water I'd make some Crystal light or sugarless Kool aid also. (just water gets "boring" after a while!)
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I just reviewed this book for Amazon that would be great for you.  It's called Ten Habits That Mess Up a Woman's Diet by Elizabeth Somer.  Here's what it covers:\n"The author explains the situational, chemical and emotional contributors to overeating or poor eating. She recommends different strategies that fit the different triggers or causes. Read this book to get the right tool for your situation. Maybe it will be a food journal, healthy munchies, calorie tracking, ways to love veggies, but it definitely won't be a fad diet. \n\nHabit 1: Mindless Eating \nHabit 2: Putting Other's Needs Ahead of Our Own \nHabit 3: Not Being Honest \nHabit 4: Skip the Broccoli, Eat the Fries \nHabit 5: Setting Off Without a Plan \nHabit 6: Excuses, Excuses, Excuses \nHabit 7: I'm Moody, Let's Eat! \nHabit 8: Give Me the Quick Fix, Now! \nHabit 9: Drinking Away Our Waistlines \nHabit 10: The All-or-Nothing Approach to Dieting
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Try eating cereal with low fat milk or skim milk.\n\nHealthy cereal!  Not frosted flakes or lucky charms.