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4 Solutions to Control Snacking

Snacking. It is a top reason why many of us cannot seem to shed those stubborn pounds. We do it everywhere. We snack in the car, in front of the TV, while surfing the internet, and more. What is worse is that many of us do not even register that we are adding about 600 calories a day to our diets through mindless snacking.

Take a look at these common snacking situations and figure out how to keep them from getting the best of you.

Skip Nighttime Noshing

The problem with nighttime snacking is that many of us do not know how to stop. An innocent handful of potato chips can lead to eating the whole bag, plus more. It is important to eat healthy and satisfying foods from the beginning of your day. This will help you feel fuller and also keep your blood sugar in check after dinner, which keeps cravings away. Still having a hard time resisting the fridge late at night? Try sipping warm tea and don’t stay up too late.

Don’t Sample While You Cook

Sampling your food while you cook seems innocent enough, until you realize you have taken way too many small tastes. These small tastes are not innocent at all, and they can add up to major calorie damage. Instead, either have a bowl of raw vegetables to much on or chew sugar free gum to keep your mouth busy.

Make Your Car Work for You

When you are out and about running errands or driving to work, the snack monster can hit you at any time. It is tempting to drive-thru your favorite coffee shop for a caffeine pick me up, along with a tasty pastry. Two ways to stop this habit cold turkey is to keep healthy snacks in the car. A small bag of unsalted nuts or an apple are great ideas. You might also need to re-route your way home to avoid the temptation to stop at your favorite fast food joint.

Control the Snacking Urge at the Office

First things first, steer clear of vending machines. Not only are they unhealthy, but they are quite pricey instead. Instead, donate the money to your vacation fund each day. For snacks from other co-workers, you can easily fight temptation by putting their snacks in a covered container. For example, if you can’t resist the free bowl of M&Ms, upgrade the bowl to a pretty container with a lid. Psychology studies have proven that individuals are less likely to snack mindlessly when the food is kept in a container with a lid. Having your own healthy snacks around will also give you something to fall back on when the fresh smell of popcorn or doughnuts is too strong to resist.

If you are serious about losing weight and eating healthier, than you need to get serious about your snacking problem.

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