Avoid snacking while on the computer.

PurseXaXholic · May 18th, 2008, 07:49 PM

The computer distracts you, and alows endless snack-time, which can cause you to eat a lot without even realizing it. My suggestion is to keep mints/gum/low-cal candies near the computer that will keep you saticfied while you looking around on the internet. Happy healthy day :)

caitlin1214 · May 19th, 2008, 03:39 AM

Or plan what you're going to eat while your Foruming and just stick to that.

That would also be the solution to the problem of overeating in front of the TV.

runner1 · May 19th, 2008, 03:56 AM

These are good suggestions! It is strange that once it becomes a habit to eat while doing something or sitting somewhere, it is hard to break that habit! I used to automatically look in the refrigerator after coming home from work until I read an article saying that an easy way to drop calories from your daily total is to avoid eating anything within 10 minutes of coming home (unless you've come home specifically to eat lunch or dinner). I hadn't even been aware of how automatic my snacking behavior was until I read that article!

Liberté · May 19th, 2008, 07:33 AM

I usually keep a cup of tea or water readily available when I'm stuck sitting for a long time, never any real "food".

digital_doll · May 19th, 2008, 08:04 AM

I used to snack a lot when in front of the computer, but after I realized I put on weight I easily stopped. This was about 3 years ago. Now actually I eat my meals while sitting here but that's because I live alone and don't like eating alone, so this way I don't feel I'm alone.
I don't snack much as I try not to even buy snacks, and I try to drink a lot this also helps a bit.

Kristalia · May 20th, 2008, 06:48 PM

I have these Vitamin C drops that I have by my computer and thats all i have when on the computer or watching tv

Jahpson · May 22nd, 2008, 11:39 AM

that is so true. somestimes i like to watch television shows on youtube and find myself wanted to snack on something.

chloe777 · May 22nd, 2008, 11:51 AM

I don't eat at my computer as a rule but will sometimes snack on fruit while surfing the net at my kitchen bar.

azhangie · May 22nd, 2008, 01:54 PM

I keep no junk food in the house...maybe some preserved fruits. Soo if i wanted to eat i'd have to cook it or go out and get it, which i'm never in the mood for.

Just dont buy junk food!!!You kno ure gonna eat it! I used to lie to myself and think "oh, I'm just going to eat like one cookie a day" or something along those lines. Those babies are gone after 3 days!

~Fabulousity~ · May 22nd, 2008, 04:07 PM

I try to always bring healthy snacks to work, mainly fruit and nuts...

Blobby · May 22nd, 2008, 04:10 PM

Crisps are my downfall

hellosunshine · May 23rd, 2008, 03:46 AM

i usually have these delicious caramel candies that are fat-free near me so I eat those while surfing!

Glamfoxx · May 23rd, 2008, 11:26 AM

I eat almost constantly (grazer they call it) computer or not- so I try to keep healthy foods like fruit and veggies handy.

luvhautecouture · May 23rd, 2008, 01:14 PM

Cereal is my vice... once the hand goes in the box....

Hi-ClassBaby · May 23rd, 2008, 05:04 PM

I make a cup of cafe francais with lots of splenda and a sprinkle of cinnamon, it usually cures any cravings for me.

May 18th, 2008, 07:49 PM	#1
PurseXaXholic Member	Avoid snacking while on the computer. The computer distracts you, and alows endless snack-time, which can cause you to eat a lot without even realizing it. My suggestion is to keep mints/gum/low-cal candies near the computer that will keep you saticfied while you looking around on the internet. Happy healthy day :) __________________ "A girl should always be two things: classy and fabulous." ~Coco Chanel

May 19th, 2008, 03:39 AM	#2
caitlin1214 Santa Baby Location: Toronto, Canada (Eh?)	Re: Avoid snacking while on the computer. Or plan what you're going to eat while your Foruming and just stick to that. That would also be the solution to the problem of overeating in front of the TV. __________________ And this above all: to thine ownself be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man. Polonius, Hamlet Act I, sc iii

May 19th, 2008, 03:56 AM	#3
runner1 Member	Re: Avoid snacking while on the computer. These are good suggestions! It is strange that once it becomes a habit to eat while doing something or sitting somewhere, it is hard to break that habit! I used to automatically look in the refrigerator after coming home from work until I read an article saying that an easy way to drop calories from your daily total is to avoid eating anything within 10 minutes of coming home (unless you've come home specifically to eat lunch or dinner). I hadn't even been aware of how automatic my snacking behavior was until I read that article!

May 19th, 2008, 07:33 AM	#4
Liberté Member	Re: Avoid snacking while on the computer. I usually keep a cup of tea or water readily available when I'm stuck sitting for a long time, never any real "food".

May 19th, 2008, 08:04 AM	#5
digital_doll Member Location: Hungary	Re: Avoid snacking while on the computer. I used to snack a lot when in front of the computer, but after I realized I put on weight I easily stopped. This was about 3 years ago. Now actually I eat my meals while sitting here but that's because I live alone and don't like eating alone, so this way I don't feel I'm alone. I don't snack much as I try not to even buy snacks, and I try to drink a lot this also helps a bit.

May 20th, 2008, 06:48 PM	#6
Kristalia Member	Re: Avoid snacking while on the computer. I have these Vitamin C drops that I have by my computer and thats all i have when on the computer or watching tv __________________

May 22nd, 2008, 11:39 AM	#7
Jahpson Member Location: The Playground	Re: Avoid snacking while on the computer. that is so true. somestimes i like to watch television shows on youtube and find myself wanted to snack on something. __________________ Amazingly Sophisticated Happy Holidays to all my TPF friends!

May 22nd, 2008, 11:51 AM	#8
chloe777 Autumn greetings Location: LA the state	Re: Avoid snacking while on the computer. I don't eat at my computer as a rule but will sometimes snack on fruit while surfing the net at my kitchen bar. __________________

May 22nd, 2008, 01:54 PM	#9
azhangie Piggy Fajita Location: I see cows and hills	Re: Avoid snacking while on the computer. I keep no junk food in the house...maybe some preserved fruits. Soo if i wanted to eat i'd have to cook it or go out and get it, which i'm never in the mood for. Just dont buy junk food!!!You kno ure gonna eat it! I used to lie to myself and think "oh, I'm just going to eat like one cookie a day" or something along those lines. Those babies are gone after 3 days! __________________ coffee addiction

May 22nd, 2008, 04:07 PM	#10
~Fabulousity~ ...is rebooting	Re: Avoid snacking while on the computer. I try to always bring healthy snacks to work, mainly fruit and nuts... __________________ Every adversity, every failure, and every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit - Napoleon Hill

May 22nd, 2008, 04:10 PM	#11
Blobby Member	Re: Avoid snacking while on the computer. Crisps are my downfall

May 23rd, 2008, 03:46 AM	#12
hellosunshine Hi, I'm Sara!	Re: Avoid snacking while on the computer. i usually have these delicious caramel candies that are fat-free near me so I eat those while surfing! __________________ MY LOVELY COLLECTION: Louis Vuitton Vernis Agenda '08 Balenciaga White Work with Giant Gold Hardware Multicolor White Louis Vuitton Wapity Louis Vuitton Azur Speedy 30 Louis Vuitton Mini Pochette Louis Vuitton Damier Speedy Soon To Add: Rebecca Minkoff Yellow Nikki Coin Purses Balenciaga!

May 23rd, 2008, 11:26 AM	#13
Glamfoxx Member	Re: Avoid snacking while on the computer. I eat almost constantly (grazer they call it) computer or not- so I try to keep healthy foods like fruit and veggies handy.

May 23rd, 2008, 01:14 PM	#14
luvhautecouture Chanelaholic	Re: Avoid snacking while on the computer. Cereal is my vice... once the hand goes in the box.... __________________ I love ballet and tpf! watch these... http://youtube.com/watch?v=V51lNCWtWLQ http://youtube.com/watch?v=i9WmKre5O2I I LOVE my new/first job

May 23rd, 2008, 05:04 PM	#15
Hi-ClassBaby ~Eastside~	Re: Avoid snacking while on the computer. I make a cup of cafe francais with lots of splenda and a sprinkle of cinnamon, it usually cures any cravings for me.