Binge Prevention 101
I’ll start by confessing: If I get to the point where I am really, really hungry… I just might eat a bit too much (of all the wrong things).
That’s why I know the importance of keeping healthy snacks on hand, at all times. Ladies, stock your purses. Men, fill up those pockets (your pockets are typically larger than ours…). Keeping healthy snacks on hand might just be the key to prevent over-eating when that vicious hunger-creature strikes.
If you have a healthy snack on-hand, you can ward off hunger, before it gets to that point-of-no-return. Check out this page for a visual guide to 15 healthy snacks. Some are easier than others to bring along for a day-trip but it’s a great start!
I’m especially bad at predicting when hunger might strike. And if I let it go for too long, I am much more likely to over-eat and crave foods that are bad for my body. So, I try to keep a granola bar, a piece of fruit, or some crackers in a bag nearby. I’ve been known to pull some strange pieces of food out of my purse. But when hunger strikes, I have to be ready, before temptation crushes my rationale!
Editor's Note: Some Granola bars can be surprisingly energy-dense - choose wisely. - Jim
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always always read nutrition labels. most granola bars range between 120-150 calories each. but go with ones that contain whole grains, because they're more filling. stay away from Quaker Chewy bars; they're 100 calories each because they're small, but they're packed with not much else than sugar so you'll want to eat at least 2 or 3 of them until you feel satiated. Special K bars are very good. also, there are these 100-calorie protein Balance bars which are amazing. I tried a chocolate caramel one, and I thought it was better than a Snickers candy bar.
ReplyThat trick doesn't work for me. If I have a bunch of granola bars on hand, I'll eat them regardless of whether or not I'm hungry, so it's basically like just eating a bunch of extra calories I don't need. What does seem to work for me is to keep hydrated so I don't confuse being hungry for being thirsty. I think a lot of us do that...you'd be amazed at how much better and fuller you feel when you have enough water to drink.
Replyyes! i agree with Spectra about the water. people often confuse thirst for hunger. constantly drinking water keeps hunger at bay. personally, i drink 80-96 oz of water every day, plus what i guzzle at the gym. everyone's requirements are different, but there are recommended water intake calculators if you search on google.
ReplyI am definitely susceptible to "I am so hungry I'm going to eat the entire house".
I almost always have a water bottle and Clif bar with me; today I even had a cooler with a drinkable yogurt and grapes so I wouldn't be tempted to get something unhealthy while running errands.
ReplyThis is a battle for me. It seems never ending. I usually fall into the "binge trap", which is awful. My diets so far were yo-yoing. I know I can make it through, I know I can break this cycle. Need to keep persistence & stay strong. We know we can make it!
ReplyI also agree with spectra's idea. Drinking water maybe different from eating, but it can still make us full and without the extra calories.
ReplyAs I write this I am snacking on my emergency walnuts!
ReplyI agree that hunger can lead to overeating.
ReplyHowever, I also think that hunger can be a good way of promoting healthy foods like vegetables to kids.