[peppero]

I am a snacker by nature, and this is fine by me. I like to eat smaller portions spread out instead of big meals.

It escalated to binging, which I have managed to stop for the past two years or so.

BUT especially recently I find myself eating and eating, when I know I should stop. For example, there will be a packet of chips, and I will eat half the bag, put it away, eat some other stuff, then later finish the bag off! (Those big bags) Part of it is having unhealthy food in the house, but if that is gone I will just eat a lot of sandwiches, or pasta etc.. You get the idea.

Basically my question is, how do I get back on track with being sensible? How do I regain willpower to make the right decision?

I feel better when I am not eating all this junk but I have a problem stopping.

[lananhcali18]

Drink a lot of water throughout the day. That'll make you stop snacking. And if you like to snack, buy the small packet chip so once you finish, you are done.

[romanntic]

gah, I wanted to know too.
looks like I should drink water more ;~;

[precious4e]

Don't buy junk food in the first place. If you don't have it, you can't eat it.
Buy healthy things like fruits and veggie packs so if you do want to snack, at least you'll eat something healthier
Drink water if you feel the urge to snack. Sometimes thirst is confused with hunger.
If you just want to keep you mouth occupied, either chew gum or chew on ice chips

[maharu.]

I heard listening to music helps when it comes to eating extra amount of food.

But yeah don't buy junk food, that'll stop you...that stopped me lol.

[asianami]

stop buying junk food, replace them with healthier options ex granola, yogurt, fruits, etc.
drink lots of water/chew gum/listen to music if you feel like snacking out of boredom.
best wishes to you! ^^

[marasshi]

I used to snack a lot (mostly leftovers; I never really liked junk food except on occasion) but lately I've just switched to water. Sometimes fruit.

Maybe if you had some apples or bananas around, it might be easier for you to switch to snacking on those.

[4321]

You don't have to stop. Just replace all the junk foods you're snacking on with high-fiber foods/water/nonfat yogurt/etc. They'll make you feel full and you might even lose weight.

[madeinkorea23]

i think best thing is to have no junk food or snacks in general in your house. when i have nothing to snack on at home i just dont eat but recently my mom's been buying all these sun chips and snickers and since its just there i end up eating it.

[Aphrodite]

What helps me is chewing gum.

Whenever I get the urge to just snack unhealthy food (or just food I know I shouldn't eat), I just pop in a piece of gum. Surprisingingly it helps me. During my health class once, my professor said that your "hunger-cravings" only last about fifteen minutes. If you get over that initial fifteen minutes. you're good to go until the next wave. So in order to "compensate" or wtv, just chew gum. It helps me a lot. Lord knows I should just lay off the junk food.

[loversixteen]

I always drink water (it really helps)

[xChristineee]

GUM!
It distacts you from wanting other things (ex: Chips)

Or just think about how many calories you're consuming

[peppero]

Thanks for the replies~

I drink at least 2 litres of water per day.. probably more. I drink a lot of green tea too, does this cause more hunger?

For me, the best solution is not to have junk food in the house - but I live with my parents and they buy it. I turn to easy, instant food like a packet of chips instead of peeling and cutting fruit... It's also because I am home a lot these days - if I was at work or busy all day then I would eat less.

I will try to substitute other healthy foods... and gum.

[si11y_wabb1t]

I drink a lot of water, for the skin mainly but i guess it works too if you wanna feel full
I also chew my food slowly so i don't do that thing where i already ate more than i should before my stomach feels it's full
and you won't feel like you have to snack later on...

[meimoo*]

drink water, juice
eat fruits, vegetables
avoid candy & sweets
those will def. bring your wt up alot.

[supaxina]

Keep yourself more occupied with other important things. Also understand that food is not meant mostly for comfort. It's meant for fuel. Snacking is NOT a bad thing. Snacking on the wrong things is a bad thing. You can snack on grapes or carrots all you want and it would be fine =P

[saoirseangel]

Well, what everyone else said is right. Try to keep as little junk food in your house and possible and drink lots of water. I know that I have to same problem and sometimes I just don't want to drink water.
I suggest getting some Naked Juice if you can. Its 100% juice, its really good, and when I'm hungry all I do is drink a few sips and it definietly helps to curb my urge to eat every bit of junk food that my mom and sisters fill the kitchen with.

[balloons*]

hhahha...that's so me...+_+ i don't know i can't control myself either, i need help too T_T: food's too tempting

[sus]

dont have any snack food in the house
umm eat at regular intervals
eat whole grain foods and drink water...
exercise and sleep well

[x`aNNiie.]

I have a snacking problem too. Nothing works for me.
Speaking of which..im currently snacking. D==.