How can I stop eating junk food?

Question

When I am bored I start to eat junk food how can I stop doing this

Answer 1

simple, go on the crispy diet, I have lost 2 pounds
when you are hungry go for a walk, ... walk to the pie shop

Answer 2

Hi,

Try using a reward system, that being, for every one hour of exercise you can buy one item of junk food.

Make this tougher as time goes by, by increasing the exercise to junk food ratio, before too long you will naturally want to stop eating the junk while craving the exercise.

Only one thing is more addictive than junk food and is a good work out.

Answer 3

That happens to everyone. But the best way I found to avoid it was to set a goal ONLY to eat when you're hungry. And when you are, just avoid buying junk food at all costs. Their are other healthier less fattenining foods that can fill you up. My favorite is an apple dipped in these little caramel dishes. Basically fruit is a good way to avoid junk food. Or just drink something when you're bored. Such as water and put in a little flavoring packet. It's good but also healthy and its water, so it wont be fattening.

Answer 4

Hmm...

I see you're on the computer.

Make a rule that you're not allowed to eat while you're on the computer - to avoid getting crap all over the keyboard.

Better yet, become a neurotic neatnik - no eating while on the sofa to avoid crumbs. Obsess about messes and eat only at the table - doing nothing else, not even reading. You wouldn't want jam to smudge your books, would you?

Eventually, eating junk will just make you more bored than anything, and it'll make you aware of your behavior. Works for me!

Good luck!

Answer 5

The best thing you can do is to count your calories. Simply keep a list of foods and calories and food you consume during the day. Then, if you snack, you can make a choice if the snack is really what you want.

If you have a weight problem, counting calories is still the best tactic.

Also, come up with a list of healthy foods that you like, and snack on those instead of junk.

Answer 6

i have the same kinda problem... instead of eating the junk food just eat a meal instead so then you'll be full w/ no room for the junk food when you get bored... you could also buy healthier snacks that still taste good.

Answer 7

Chew lots of chewing gum- sugar free though

Drink a cup of warm water in the morning- although to be honest it tastes wrank so add some lemon juice- This will fill you up considerably.

If you are going to eat it is best to do so in the morning when your metabolism is at it's best. I have a bowl of poridge. It doesn't sound too apetising or exiting but it tastes really good when you add jam.

I then don't eat for the rest of the day- whenever I feel a bout of hunger coming on I chew gum- i usually get through a pack day.

Then have dinner as normal but only have one helping.

Hope this helps
; )

Answer 8

When you are bored try and do something, don't just eat!
Join the gym, read a book, find a hobby, get a part-time job.
There are so many things you can do when you are bored, and eating junk food should not be one of them.
If you are really hungry eat healthily. Have some houmous with pitta bread!

Answer 9

don't buy it or stop whoever does the shopping from buying it.
fill your fridge/cupboard with healthy stuff.
fruit, seeds & nuts to nibble on.
never eat at the computer.
make eating a serious affair, sit at the table, hopefully with others for company, chew your food for at least a minute then swallow.drink lots & lots of water through out the day, at least 8 glasses.
to stop eating junk food's easy, stop buying it!

Answer 10

First don't get bored No need to Second buy an assortment of fruit to nibble insread of junk. Dont buy junk food anyway

Answer 11

Have you got a hobby Honey? Sometimes if I feel like I need to pig out and I don't want to (usually due to boredom too) I get my cross stitch out or make some cards. You can't eat while you're doing that. It's worth a try. Or you could try the usual, cut up carrot sticks and keep em in the fridge for when you get bored.

Good Luck Honey.