--- title: "How to Stop the Snack Attack in Its Tracks: You Need to do Any of These Things Instead ..." description: "Give Yourself a Manicure/paint Your Nails; Brush Your Teeth; Balance Your Checkbook; Clean out a Junk Drawer; Do a Few Exercises; More ..." url: "https://food.allwomenstalk.com/how-to-stop-the-snack-attack-in-its-tracks-you-need-to-do-any-of-these-things-instead/" category: "food" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # How to Stop the Snack Attack in Its Tracks: You Need to do Any of These Things Instead ... 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: ## 1. Give Yourself a Manicure/paint Your Nails ![Give Yourself a Manicure/paint Your Nails](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dv/ok/dnrfn72f550ebb1e0d5b0209439633_375x500.jpg) ## 2. Brush Your Teeth ![Brush Your Teeth](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hq/ny/p3hoip8e550ebbb22cfe4166436942_600x975.jpg) ## 3. Balance Your Checkbook ![Balance Your Checkbook](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/df/t9/u2bctl1x550f0cbc0bf6f353688279_554x600.jpg) ## 4. Clean out a Junk Drawer ![Clean out a Junk Drawer](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sg/hw/wueeeu8a550ebb2321735828041305_600x862.jpg) ## 5. Do a Few Exercises ![Do a Few Exercises](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yd/o0/frpbq6es550ebd4e38775633895341_573x810.jpg) ## 6. Sip a Glass of Water ![Sip a Glass of Water](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z8/l3/asfbueo6550ebb1f7ed01741519775_445x695.jpg) ## 7. Wash the Car ![Wash the Car](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/h3/wr/w27qht2w550ebb1f48cf0128431444_360x450.jpg) ## 8. Chew Some Gum ![Chew Some Gum](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ba/gt/jxojatm6550ebb1f892df449458636_500x580.jpg) ## 9. Play a Game of Patience ![Play a Game of Patience](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ps/g2/rrj1kh8a550ebb2005916113408692_520x650.jpg) ## 10. Do a Craft ![Do a Craft](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/hb/td/qo9u9g0x550ec2df9ec97368376334_542x721.jpg) ## 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](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fg/jr/csd7tadp550ebb20a4379148608778_400x599.jpg) ## 12. Go for a Walk ![Go for a Walk](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ul/n1/fjpkugjl550ebb27b6a10405382926_600x899.jpg) ## 13. Have a Bath ![Have a Bath](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ra/jq/dmvtr8ca550ec35346df7488738257_600x900.jpg) ## 14. Have a Facial ![Have a Facial](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yf/gg/gkonjcab550ec3bb50461460153879_440x471.jpg) ## 15. Plan a Trip ![Plan a Trip](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/w8/tc/qt7uryhd550ec84abeb22811217000_600x818.jpg) ## 16. Rearrange the Furniture ![Rearrange the Furniture](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/n0/yw/qrpkdm6h550ec94d604ec766117632_550x733.jpg) ## 17. Phone a Friend ![Phone a Friend](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wj/ls/n9nl68ck550eca11ca019105928543_500x744.jpg) ## 18. Read a Book ![Read a Book](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vd/uk/hzthdim1550ecbad280c0991366324_467x700.jpg) ## 19. Tidy up Your Closet ![Tidy up Your Closet](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/nh/vb/s3os19k7550ecc8cc4c47296522257_600x861.jpg) ## 20. Organize Your Photos ![Organize Your Photos](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/la/ry/oi2ex8p6550ecd455c1d8255105654_480x640.jpg) ## 21. Write in Your Journal ![Write in Your Journal](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rg/vb/en1wtjih550ecd9c2c6a5818682903_566x848.jpg) ## 22. Practice Deep Breathing ![Practice Deep Breathing](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/nq/eq/vme3rj1c550ece896cb95432642240_453x604.jpg) ## 23. Write/update Your to-do List ![Write/update Your to-do List](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jw/dv/ttj9cofw550ecf5956d3e236695473_600x800.jpg) ## 24. Chop Veggies for a Healthy Snack Next Time ![Chop Veggies for a Healthy Snack Next Time](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sv/cr/a5as7rvu550eecc082016924635371_600x600.jpg) ## 25. Try a New Hairstyle ![Try a New Hairstyle](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ce/ez/qi79swd4550eed2e41e76814679209_600x900.jpg) ## 26. Watch an Inspiration TED Talk ![Watch an Inspiration TED Talk](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tn/do/fzykthdm550eedd106d62866850680_600x901.jpg) ## 27. Do Some Yard Work ![Do Some Yard Work](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/t3/b8/muqbepqn550eef744e164582828870_360x460.jpg) ## 28. Fold Laundry ![Fold Laundry](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/gv/xz/gii3wvte550ef0102a76c343597882_533x800.jpg) ## 29. Have an Early Night ![Have an Early Night](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/k3/o6/bq3o66us550ef08e67365985727487_379x638.jpg) ## 30. Make out ![Make out](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/d8/vv/i75mk3x7550ef17e7d068163460682_533x800.jpg) ## 31. Rock out to Your Fave Tunes ![Rock out to Your Fave Tunes](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lx/i8/duzj0ts4550ef27181e50437635846_600x842.jpg) ## 32. Write out Your Top 10 Reasons to Get Active ![Write out Your Top 10 Reasons to Get Active](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yo/a1/mh7vdrot550ef3df510a9962712473_600x850.jpg) ## 33. Tidy up Your IPhone ![Tidy up Your IPhone](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/uy/i6/erg9xilm550ef343601d7661324098_600x1065.jpg) ## 34. Plan Your Meals for a Week ![Plan Your Meals for a Week](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/i5/ag/e0zmdqv1550ef4685d433175553874_392x500.jpg) ## 35. Write Your Holiday Gift Shopping List ![Write Your Holiday Gift Shopping List](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/eq/oz/wxuvkbrt550ef4ed0479e819697395_600x636.jpg) ## 36. Do Housework ![Do Housework](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/da/uk/y1x92003550ef60470535924456795_500x640.jpg) ## 37. Watch Cute Animal YouTube Videos ![Watch Cute Animal YouTube Videos](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/un/yi/tjw7kgh6550ef66b57890376068454_533x800.jpg) ## 38. Do a Jigsaw ![Do a Jigsaw](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/n8/jt/j7ke68aj550f006c444b2007211239_513x600.jpg) ## 39. Browse for Outfit Inspiration ![Browse for Outfit Inspiration](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/w3/fn/jyrqs9sr550f00c44911c892213838_423x597.jpg) ## 40. Update/create Your Bucket List ![Update/create Your Bucket List](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fi/mw/i2g476q3550f013c37729202217624_600x840.jpg) ## 41. Meditate ![Meditate](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/it/t0/x4epl2vl550f029366ab9712928887_392x593.jpg) ## 42. Photoshop Your Photos ![Photoshop Your Photos](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lu/dj/iy90txr4550f034bcebee402430809_450x784.jpg) ## 43. Write a Letter ![Write a Letter](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/l3/tg/ugc2szp0550f046eab1e7993596294_427x640.jpg) ## 44. Create a New Playlist for Your Next Workout ![Create a New Playlist for Your Next Workout](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xn/qf/blzkpbl4550f059932b44068510651_378x560.jpg) ## 45. Enter a Competition ![Enter a Competition](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/no/vv/lg3bu6bm550f096306042101080460_485x703.jpg) ## 46. Catch up with Your Mom on Skype ![Catch up with Your Mom on Skype](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/z7/jy/f4wpiq5e550f0a258dd7c372617146_600x565.jpg) ## 47. Work on Your Budget ![Work on Your Budget](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ix/b6/pqsfhlfd550f0b05ee6fb739743095_600x900.jpg) ## 48. Create a Date Night Jar ![Create a Date Night Jar](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ag/ha/hqd0kioz550f0ba334bc5859830096_309x400.jpg) ## 49. Write out Positive Affirmations ![Write out Positive Affirmations](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ca/pu/z40l1jx3550f0c15ccde5626510518_486x486.jpg) ## 50. 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