when im away at college, i tend to eat healthier and exercise more. this summer ive been home not doing anything...i thought i would sit around and just relax for the first time since im always doing something over the summer....ive noticed that little things my family does kind of annoy me and im not one to fight or argue so ive been eating more and ive put on some weight.
what should i do?? please dont tell me to just eat less...its alot easier said than done!!
2006-07-22 12:40:25 · 11 answers · asked by Lola P 6 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
it also doesnt help that i have younger siblings and therefore alot of junk and snacky foods around the house!
2006-07-22 12:47:07 · update #1
I would suggest exercising more. I find I "stress eat" less when I work out. Working out is a good stress reliever.
2006-07-22 12:44:32 · answer #1 · answered by 2007_Shelby_GT500 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem and posted a question last night titled "I'm a confessed emotional overeater." And honestly, none of the answers helped me. I have learned through experience that the best thing is to just keep busy. And I know that when you're out with people it is so hard to overeat as well. But really, just keep busy and surround yourself with people you like. Take up a hobby. Do you have a YMCA around? Join a kickboxing class or something (I know you're a college student so money is probably like nonexistent). Do you like to jog? Jogging is always so refreshing for me, I love it. But I am a big couch/lazy eater and pretty much the best advice is to not let yourself be idle when there is food around. Any time you feel the urge to make a trip to the kitchen do something else. Brush your teeth (no one likes to eat after they just brushed their teeth anyways), chug a glass of water and then drink slowly a glass of water, walk around the block, dance to your favorite song, take a hot bubbly bath. Anything to prevent your idol, emotional eating. Good luck :)
2006-07-22 19:45:57 · answer #2 · answered by tmw1689 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a dog? If yes it wants you to take it for a walk, a long walk, every time you get stressed. No dog? Get a push mower and keep the grass short, sweep the driveway, even if it is dirt. None of the above possible, walk the neighbour's pet. Live in an apartment, the elevator is broken, take the stairs. All the above will help with the stress and when you do eat, you'll need it to replace the calories you burned off.
2006-07-22 19:48:34 · answer #3 · answered by St N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, dont eat less but eat more meals a day.. 4-6 a day. Drink a lot of water. As for the stress, unfortunatlly most of us eat when we are stressed... take a walk and a bunch of water.. or maybe next time grab the water and drink several bottles before you eat.
Good Luck
2006-07-22 19:44:58 · answer #4 · answered by Michele R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make yourself wait a few minutes before going to grab the ice cream or chips. Sometimes this stalling tactic works. Other times, just take whatever it is you're eating and throw it out if you know it's going to continue to be a temptation! I have to do that with ice cream sometimes. If I'm stressed and unhappy, I can demolish a container of ice cream. Stalling does help me sometimes, though. I make myself do something else.
2006-07-22 19:45:18 · answer #5 · answered by clarity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think and I am not a qualified expert, by anyone's standard, but it could be subconcious. Your bored or your stressed and food will fill your time or destress you. I know I do that.
What you might consider doing is before you open the closet or refrigerator, think about why your doing it. Are you truly physically hungry or are you eating for anothe reason?
Or you could take a walk. I know excersize will often fill up my time and destress me.
Good luck.
2006-07-22 19:45:53 · answer #6 · answered by di12381 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've got to retrain yourself not to head for the kitchen when you are stressed out. Try going for a quick walk around the block instead. If you're still hungry when you come back, do your best to choose something healthy.
2006-07-22 19:43:51 · answer #7 · answered by mand 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take a few minutes out of your day to exercise. Drink alot of water, especially before you eat.
2006-07-22 19:46:41 · answer #8 · answered by Jada C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no alternative to snuggling under the duvet with a piece of cake and a cup of tea!
2006-07-22 19:44:26 · answer #9 · answered by amelia_madeline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you feel the need to eat..snack on somthing a bit healthier...like raw fruits and veggies... they are filling yet no fat. also try baked tortilla chips and salsa.
2006-07-22 19:43:10 · answer #10 · answered by miss_chrissy_dawn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋