Learn to stop snacking at home by doing one of these 50 things instead!
When you’re hungry, it can seem like the world is conspiring against you. While you’re trying to stop snacking and deal with hunger pangs, everyone else seems to be eating something delicious. It’s worth remembering that studies have shown hunger doesn’t actually get worse over time. It does hit a peak, but then it starts to subside again. In the meantime, here’s a list of distracting and worthwhile things to keep you occupied while you’re hungry at home (none of which involve eating!)
If you really can’t stop snacking…
- Eat filling high fibre foods for your fast day meal (nuts, beans, fruits and vegetables)
- Eat filling high protein foods for your fast day meal (meat, fish, tofu, or nuts)
- Drinks lots of water. You might feel hungry, but you might really be thirsty.
- Drink black coffee/tea, or cinnamon/liquorice herbal teas. All of these beverages have appetite-suppressing effects.
- Watch less TV. This might sound strange, but while you’re watching TV, you are bombarded with ads for food. This can make you feel hungry, when in reality, you’re not! Choose a movie on DVD or a funny and uplifting show on a streaming service instead.
If you’ve got any other tips for how to curb your hunger (like these), things to make you feel super-sparkly, or ideas for worthwhile things you love to do, please add them in the comments, and you’ll be inspiring even more people!