CarolineB<\/a> asked a great question last night about boredom snacking and how to prevent it!\u00a0 I figured I would answer it here. 
<\/p>\nQuite honestly, I ate more when I worked in an office setting than out of one.\u00a0 I always had snacks packed in my lunch to pick at throughout the day.\u00a0 I think part of the reason was that I disliked my work environment and I wasn’t really thrilled with my job.<\/p>\n
The benefit to working from home, is that now if I’m hungry (and honest hungry, not bored hungry) I can just go and eat a meal.\u00a0 So instead of having a snack, I can just eat my lunch.\u00a0 Or start making dinner.\u00a0 That has helped tons because I don’t have to wait for specific break times or lunch hours (in an office, I only got 1\/2 an hour for lunch.\u00a0 It stank.)<\/p>\n
But I still do suffer from boredom hunger sometimes!\u00a0 It happens, we’ve all been there, right?\u00a0 Here’s how I approach that hungry feeling.<\/p>\n
First I try to step back and see if it’s a true hunger or bored\/stressed\/PMS hunger.\u00a0 This takes some patience because you have to be in tune with your body.\u00a0 And to get that way takes practice, but it can be done!<\/p>\n
I have a drink.\u00a0 Water, seltzer, juice, something.\u00a0 Because maybe I am just thirsty.\u00a0 I know that sounds cliche, but it really is true.\u00a0 Once I’m done with my drink I reassess the situation.\u00a0 Am I still hungry?\u00a0 Does my belly feel empty?\u00a0 Is my stomach making noises?\u00a0 Because if it’s actually growling or makes empty noises as I move, then I’m truly hungry.<\/p>\n
If I’m truly hungry I eat something.\u00a0 And I stick with something fresh and good for me.\u00a0 I don’t reach for crackers or chips or something like that only because I know that won’t make me feel good in the end.\u00a0 I don’t mind having those as a treat every so often but I don’t want it to be habit.<\/p>\n
Boredom hunger strikes me most in the evenings.\u00a0 I do all the above steps to figure out if it’s boredom hunger or not.\u00a0 And I also recap my day in my head, what did I eat that day and what were my workouts like?<\/p>\n
And sometimes I’m able to push it aside and say, “No I don’t need anything right now.”\u00a0 And sometimes I can’t.\u00a0 When I cannot, I stick with eating fruit or veggies.\u00a0 Because I never ever feel guilty about eating a piece of fruit or a veg.\u00a0 Ever.\u00a0 They are good for me and my body.\u00a0 So even if I am suffering from boredom hunger, dried apricots or an apple are still beneficial and they get the job done. I ate something and it’s something I won’t regret.<\/p>\n
BUT! Sometimes you just need some crackers, or a piece of chocolate or whatever.\u00a0 Life is short and I’m not trying to deny myself fun.\u00a0 I just try to keep things in perspective.\u00a0 There are times when I’ll have those chips or chocolate or crackers.\u00a0 That’s just not my go-to choice and if I’m going to do it, then I make it special. <\/p>\n
I hope that helps CBs!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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