How to Stop the Snack Attack in Its Tracks: You Need to do Any of These Things Instead ...

By Neecey • Apr 5, 2015 MD

Are you guilty of mindless eating? It's so easy when you're bored or simply doing something that requires little concentration (like watching TV) to reach for a snack. There are many reasons for reaching for something that tastes yummy but isn't very good for your body, and all of us have different triggers. Mostly though, the result is the same - guilt, regret and potentially, weight gain. The next time you're tempted to reach for the bag of chips or a candy bar, do any of these things instead:

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1. Give Yourself a Manicure/paint Your Nails

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2. Brush Your Teeth

Brush Your Teeth

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3. Balance Your Checkbook

Balance Your Checkbook

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4. Clean out a Junk Drawer

Clean out a Junk Drawer

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As part of taking control over your health and wellbeing, it's important to pay attention to the amount of sugar you consume daily. Did you ever wonder how many grams of sugar are in a teaspoon? Understanding this can help you make healthier choices and avoid those sneaky sugars that add up throughout the day. No doubt, your body will thank you!

5. Do a Few Exercises

Do a Few Exercises

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6. Sip a Glass of Water

Sip a Glass of Water

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7. Wash the Car

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8. Chew Some Gum

Chew Some Gum

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9. Play a Game of Patience

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10. Do a Craft

Do a Craft

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11. Use a Comparison Site to save Money on Utilities/cable/cell/insurance ... Whatever

Use a Comparison Site to save Money on Utilities/cable/cell/insurance ... Whatever

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12. Go for a Walk

Go for a Walk

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13. Have a Bath

Have a Bath

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14. Have a Facial

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15. Plan a Trip

Plan a Trip

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16. Rearrange the Furniture

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17. Phone a Friend

Phone a Friend

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18. Read a Book

Read a Book

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19. Tidy up Your Closet

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20. Organize Your Photos

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21. Write in Your Journal

Write in Your Journal

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22. Practice Deep Breathing

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23. Write/update Your to-do List

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24. Chop Veggies for a Healthy Snack Next Time

Chop Veggies for a Healthy Snack Next Time

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25. Try a New Hairstyle

Try a New Hairstyle

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26. Watch an Inspiration TED Talk

Watch an Inspiration TED Talk

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27. Do Some Yard Work

Do Some Yard Work

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28. Fold Laundry

Fold Laundry

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29. Have an Early Night

Have an Early Night

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30. Make out

Make out

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31. Rock out to Your Fave Tunes

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32. Write out Your Top 10 Reasons to Get Active

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33. Tidy up Your IPhone

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34. Plan Your Meals for a Week

Plan Your Meals for a Week

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35. Write Your Holiday Gift Shopping List

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36. Do Housework

Do Housework

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37. Watch Cute Animal YouTube Videos

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38. Do a Jigsaw

Do a Jigsaw

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39. Browse for Outfit Inspiration

Browse for Outfit Inspiration

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40. Update/create Your Bucket List

Update/create Your Bucket List

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41. Meditate

Meditate

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42. Photoshop Your Photos

Photoshop Your Photos

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43. Write a Letter

Write a Letter

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44. Create a New Playlist for Your Next Workout

Create a New Playlist for Your Next Workout

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45. Enter a Competition

Enter a Competition

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46. Catch up with Your Mom on Skype

Catch up with Your Mom on Skype

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47. Work on Your Budget

Work on Your Budget

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48. Create a Date Night Jar

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49. Write out Positive Affirmations

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50. Read AWS

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  • Cynthia

    2015-04-06T03:41:56.807Z

    Thank you for these tips
  • Choclatelovee

    2015-04-06T14:02:51.872Z

    THANK YOU NOW I CAN STAY AWAY FROM SOUR CREAM AND ONION POTATO CHIPS AND PRINGLES!!!
  • J

    2015-04-06T05:05:44.882Z

    Paint your toes, floss, plan out this months budget
  • Lana

    2015-04-07T05:24:30.225Z

    Wash my car.)
  • Joxbrough

    2015-04-06T18:38:42.820Z

    Excellent tips but... Caution re No 5 in case one compulsion is replaced with another.
  • Abby

    2015-04-08T05:27:21.058Z

    I'd include knitting or crochet a project for spring/winter, even accessories!
  • Iqra

    2015-04-06T08:34:40.632Z

    amazing will try xx
  • Geraldine

    2015-04-06T07:16:42.820Z

    Wash your car 🚗
  • Tierra

    2015-04-06T15:06:43.275Z

    Cool tips
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