I confess - I am a grazer

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6/6/13 6:28 P

I eat more smartly for breakfast and lunch.Dinner, when I come back home, I tend to graze because I have more time to select what I might eat.

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6/5/13 10:38 P

I also tend to find myself grazing, way too much. Some times it is tracked and others not.

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6/5/13 7:58 P

I might drink some water

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6/5/13 7:23 A

when I feel like grazing eat some veggies

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6/3/13 8:51 P

Not a bad habit to have. i track my food, so I even track snacks.

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6/3/13 4:33 A

I admit that I tend to go searching for a snack at the worst possible times....especially after work and I work crazy hours so it is not the healthiest time to snack either. I have been making myself go and drink a glass of water if I find that I think I need a snack....if after drinking the glass of water I still feel like a snack I have been keeping healthier snacks around like apples, oranges or raw nuts. It seems to help with my late night cravings often.

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4/30/13 4:13 A

When I plan my meals I am so much more effective in managing my nutrition. Because of that I eat nearly all my meals at home, or bring a sack lunch from home for work.
I enjoy parties and social gatherings for sure, but there always seems something out their lurking for my attention. Not in a good way though.

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4/22/13 3:43 P

Oh man, I overdid at my son's birthday party Saturday night. Too much of everything, and even though I only had a sliver of cake, I ate other sweets. Scale hated me Sunday morning. Getting back to normal today, but still not where I should be. Tonight I have a salad buffet before my Bible study. Sheesh. I really needed today's Spark Coach session. This is tough. I'm fine when I eat at home, but eating elsewhere is still a challenge for me.

Help!

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4/22/13 3:33 P

I graze usually when I am working. I do not take the time to sit and eat a meal, but I will take my lunch and a sandwich will be cut into four pieces, when I can get a small section and then a couple of hours later, I may eat half of a hard boiled egg but I will get my full lunch in during the day. This keeps me satisfied and allows me to keep my energy up and control my calaries for the day

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4/21/13 10:27 P

If I feel too hungry, I also graze before bedtime.

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4/20/13 1:18 P

My problem is that I graze before going to bed. I cannot believe how many calories I get after 10 at night.

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4/20/13 12:57 P

I don't think there is a problem being a grazer as long as what you eat isn't too bad lol. I am normally good most of the time its just on Sunday that I get kinda lazy. I don't think it is bad if you get back on track the next day. The important this is not to punish yourself. Love yourself instead and keeping going. We are all with you. We can all do it.

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4/20/13 12:50 P

Yes, you are right. Today is a new day. Most of the time, I have no guilt, but for some reason, last night, I did. I have a cheat day, each Sunday, when I visit my Mom.

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4/20/13 12:40 P

I fall sometimes, too. I have learned to just pick up and continue on. No Guilt!

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4/19/13 9:04 P

Was bad, this evening with my friend at a local restaurant. We were celebrating our 50 year relationship. We did split a cheesecake dessert with whipped cream, as well. I rode my bike for nearly an hour after. I feel so guilty. Tomorrow is a new day.

Edited by: LESLIE56 at: 4/19/2013 (21:04)

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4/19/13 6:19 P

Isn't i surprizing that when we track, we see how much snacking/eating we acctually do in a day without even realizing it.

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4/19/13 5:33 P

Tracking and recording my food intake certainly showed me how many snacks I consume in a day - healthy or not. Evening is not a big problem for me though. I went to my local loose tea shop and asked for something that would be a little sweet and substitute it for dessert. Enjoying that is a little "me" time.

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4/15/13 4:01 P

All of us are different, and it take some of us longer than others. Hang in there, change will come.

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4/15/13 3:12 P

XQ..Once you make the good days, the norm, consistent, you should begin to feel in charge. I am having a good day today. I'm piling up a big tote with loads of clothes that have got too big for me, in the last year. Do you exercise? That really helps as well. I do feel much better, when I exercise Today, it was the pool, but on different days, I do different things.Good luck to you.

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4/14/13 9:52 P

Even when I have good food to eat, even when I have good days, I still never feel in charge. How do I get that feeling?

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As of this morning I have not grazed for 5 days, no credit to me, I am suffering from the 'crud' upper respiratory, sinusitus, sore throat and clogged ear tubes. No interest in any food, much less grazing. BUT, I have decided I am able to continue to avoid the 'grazing' fiend even after I am recovered from the 'crud'. I have got lots of wonderful ideas, prepacking my snacks, more fruits and veggies, I already drink close to a gallon of water a day so adding water probably will not help. I think this topic has meant more to me than any topic I have seen on the message boards. Thanks to everyone for the posts

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4/12/13 10:03 P

After supper eating has been a life long struggle for me, but I finally think I have it together. I do chew gum every night, and if I can't stop myself, I eat a piece of fruit, or yogurt and berries. You could even eat a little salad, if the dressing wasn't a fattening one. Water is also a great filler, and you could add some crystal lite to it. I also will have a green tea, which is excellent.

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4/11/13 7:31 P

I'm a college student and I am a terrible grazer. My sleep schedule is so sporadic because of school work that sometimes I have to eat after 8 p.m. to keep my blood sugar stabilized. Had bariatric surgery in June of last year but I'm starting to slip up again and graze a lot. how do you guys keep from eating after 8 p.m. or so?

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4/11/13 7:02 P

You can't eat what you don't have. I try to avoid buying lots of sweets (my particular weakness), and instead have one or two small things that I'll try to save for when I really need them.

I chop up raw veggies & put them into containers so I have a portion to nibble on when I want something. Healthy granola bars, Greek yogurt, fruit... I try as much as possible to have these things on hand so when I am hungry, I have something quick to grab. I have a three-month-old, so taking time for lots of prep is often not an option.

Chew gum! I find keeping my mouth busy keeps me from feeling like snacking. And stay hydrated. Drink a glass of water and wait 5 minutes. You might not feel so hungry after.

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4/11/13 3:15 P

I take a bowl from the kitchen with a portion in it; when that's gone, I IMMEDIATELY want more, but if I force myself to wait 5 minutes before getting more, often the urge passes.

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4/11/13 2:31 P

i'm learning to say busy. i keep a few chores in the garage to work on when i start wanting to graze. helps

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4/11/13 1:59 P

I am finding that the more time I spend on each snack, the better my choice is and the less I need them. I choose from a list, sort the best looking carrots (or whatever), slice them into the perfect slice or chunk, arrange them in a pretty design. Make the whole process as detailed and long as I can. Then eat them, enjoying every little bite. Instead of eating the first thing that comes to hand, I make a big production. It seems to help.

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4/11/13 1:11 P

I am a grazer and nights are horrible. I do extremely well throughout the day, I am home with a refrigerator and pantry.....H-E-L-P!!!

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4/11/13 12:29 P

I am checking in......I did have a drink after 8:00 but NO food.....awesome!!!!

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4/11/13 11:59 A

So, my hardest time is between the hours of 8-10 p.m. I eat so much during this time its almost as if I'm eating a whole additional meal. In fact last night I need eat a whole additional meal including a second desert. Definitely something I need to work on.

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4/11/13 11:14 A

Yahoo! I lost two pounds, just since yesterday, so hopefully, I'm back on track. I'm only 4 pounds up now. I do eat a combination Breakfast and lunch, usually eggs. I may have a snack, fruit, late afternoon. Then we eat a lean supper at night. It's either chicken, turkey or fish, a veg. and a salad. We don't eat supper until 6 or 7 p.m.
I do try to work out, all the week days. Here's hoping, for success.

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4/11/13 6:44 A

i'm getting better.
my schedule is breakfast at 8, lunch at 12, and dinner at 5.
in the day i have no problem since im only a few minutes away
from mealtime, but after dinner...the fridge and all the leftovers
start calling me. i try to keep gum on the door, so i make that choice,
but if i don't, and i snack a little, i just drive on and try not to do it again
the next day. i also skip a meal if i eat too much. people say it isn't right,
but i like to do it sometimes combined with a workout to make up for my grazing.

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4/11/13 12:56 A

Trust me, I feel your pain. :( I've battled with not only high levels of anxiety and depression since I was a kid, but am also a notorious emotional and binge eater, especially when I feel like crap. I've been on a diet since April 1st and am miraculously behaving enough to be down 7lbs.

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4/11/13 12:38 A

I am also a grazer but I manage to get my 5 fruits and veggies in daily.

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4/10/13 9:52 P

I don't eat processed foods either. For dessert tonight, I had greek yogurt and fresh blueberries and strawberries. As long as I don't eat in the evening, I do pretty well.

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4/10/13 9:31 P

Not grazing at all since I have given up processed foods. I am feeling so much better. I was really bad about eating at night before.

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4/10/13 9:07 P

I'm a grazer too so I try to have plenty of healthy low-fat low calorie snacks around like pre-cut veggies, fruit, dark chocolate covered almonds, kale chips etc.

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4/10/13 8:34 P

don't keep a lot of junk food in the house so if you do graze at least it's on something healthy like raw veggies or a fruit

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4/10/13 6:20 P

I used to nibble compulsively, and getting rid of TV cable (we get no channels without it) and going to bed early to read really help me. I plan my calories during the day so I have (try to have) enough left for a portion of Lindt 90% dark chocolate. That reward keeps me good.

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4/10/13 6:04 P

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Preparation helps, in so many areas of our lives - so why do we keep forgetting or overlooking it?

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4/10/13 5:21 P

I'm also a grazer however I work night shift 7p-7a. I do not eat after midnight because it starts a new day from me. I usually make a meal before work add it to my tracker so I know exactly how much more I can have for the rest of the night. So I try to take healthy snacks such as low fat crackers or trail mix that keep me satisfied until I can get a break to eat my prepared meal. It's very hard staying on track but with preparation and thought it can be done!

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4/10/13 4:47 P

I am noticing a theme....so many of us eat after 8.00. I told my husband we have to be good.....any one want to check in the next day and say Yea or nay?

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4/10/13 4:44 P

I am on day 2 of attempting not to eat after 8p.. and I already failed at day 1.. had to have salty chips. But I know each day will get better.. but it is a struggle for me. I love sweet and salty! Depends on the moment.. :)

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4/10/13 4:14 P

I love salty carbs. Crackers, chips, popcorn, etc are my kryptonite. So, in order to keep myself from eating these as an after dinner snack I 1) drink a glass of flavored water 2) watch TV in bed (I won't eat if I'm in bed) 3) remind myself that I just worked out for an hour and a half and it would be silly to eat unnecessary calories and if all of the above doesn't work I will just go to sleep or take a nap.

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4/10/13 3:36 P

I decided to streak for 2 weaks and avoid grazing
One day down...too busy to graze
Mid-day 2 and going strong!!!

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4/10/13 3:12 P

Late evening is also my downfall...I get in these snacky moods. Most of the time I reach for popcorn.

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4/10/13 3:07 P

My sympathy to all grazers, my downfall is having dessert in the house. I make a valiant effort not to have it

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4/10/13 2:36 P

MAYBER,
My heart goes out to you. Being a home bound caretaker is one of the hardest, most boring jobs and I know eating is one of the easiest boredom- and stress-busters for the moment. I feel like a caged panther, pacing the perimeter of my enclosure and glaring at all the people who are free to walk about and just look curiously in my direction. Lots of resentment, and then guilt for feeling resentful. Keeping my hands busy helped me, especially if I'm doing something that I need to keep my hands clean for (needle work or crochet), or something that my hands stay dirty (painting, pot gardening) so that I wouldn't want to touch the food. Best of luck to you and your DH. My prayers are with you.

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4/10/13 2:04 P

Wow KJMOORE...we could be twins....I guess some carrots and lime seltzer will be next

Good luck to every one and YES it is so sweet that there others out there with the same issues.

Thanks every one

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4/10/13 2:01 P

Late evening is my downfall time. How frustrating! I do my workout, plan my meals, cook at home, drink lots of water and then at the end can't stay out of the salty snacks. I will try the carrot and apple regime. Lifestyle change is so frustrating sometimes.

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4/10/13 1:47 P

I drink water throughout the day to keep cravings away. Also, try green tea, coffee with sugar free syrup, or sugar free candies and gum.

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4/10/13 12:08 P

Thank you for sharing. Will try carrots and apples. I like sliced cucumbers too.

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4/10/13 11:51 A

I have gotten better at not grazing, mostly that I don't keep foods around that I want to graze on, but I am able to do that because I live alone, without kids, so I only have myself to blame when those foods end up in the apartment.

I did stay home a couple weeks ago when I had a bad cold for a couple days. I had to be really careful to not just eat and eat all day! It was really hard! Made me appreciate my busy work schedule a little more though...:)

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4/10/13 11:37 A

I taste a ton when I cook. I suck on mints or chew minty gum. Mint ruins the taste of anything.

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4/10/13 10:58 A

I don't do a lot of cooking, my DH does most of it. But I do the prep work. So when we are cooking together, I'm chopping the vegetables. Just recently I realized that even grazing on vegetables is not good, because its a habit. So I try, try, try, to not do it.

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4/10/13 10:45 A

That good breakfast is to stop the munchies and of course, see to blood sugars etc = break fast isn't it?
I have to sort out foods for the day and oh - the trouble I have - must not graze........
I have found that if I prepare the crockpot meal (night before) and put it on in the morning that will then keep me away from the kitchen - do you know i think that if it was lockable I would give the key to someone else! If they left the tea and kettle out of course.

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4/10/13 10:40 A

Like the face mask idea - have to keep my mouth still and just sop that merry chomping!
My skin is good but all of us could do with a little pampering now couldn't we?

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4/10/13 10:22 A

I love the quote listed below...""All the food you eat in private shows up on our bodies in public". Thanks for sharing!!!

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4/10/13 9:48 A

Yep, I graze as well. I hate it! I'll do great all day and then cave and eat junk. I try to keep it out of the house but my husband isn't really diet conscious and he loves chips, nuts, extra buttery popcorn, etc. Very frustrating!

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4/10/13 8:58 A

I used to be a grazer but I am so much more conscience about what I eat...although I do have to admit pizza is my weakness so if my kids have pizza it is EXTREMELY hard to walk by without grabbing a piece. I think what finally stopped me from grazing was the results that I was seeing...everytime I eat something unhealthy I think to myself "how long am I going to have to work out to burn this". That is what keeps me motivated.

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4/10/13 8:15 A

Yep, me too. I try to stay busy and log on to SparkPeople. It's hard to eat and type at the same time. Plus, it reminds me of why I shouldn't be eating. Still, I often fail in my attempts to refrain from eating. Every bite I don't take is a victory though. Good luck to everyone!

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4/10/13 7:35 A

My weakness is Chex Mix. I can not have it in the house because I can not stay out of the pantry. I make 10 trips to get more. I try to not have it in my house, but I love to snack on it. It drives me crazy if I have a bag in the house.

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4/10/13 6:05 A

I am a huge fan of chips and cheetos. But, because I live alone, I am the only one who gets those things in the house. So, my trick is this: when the craving hits, and I feel like going out to the cornershop to get some, I just wash my make-up off an put on a facial mask. A hair mask is good, too, because it prevents me from leaving the house - I cannot go fetch any chips with my face covered in mud!

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4/10/13 4:16 A

Sadly to say but I'm a big grazer as well! I work for a well known chip company; "known world wide," and for some reason I cannot stay away from those chips, especially as they come out of the fryers. :(

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4/10/13 4:12 A

Carrots and apples are good for grazing...

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Thanks

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Thanks

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4/10/13 12:02 A

Thanks for all the great ideas
Seems I eat a good breakfast and right away start thinking about what I am going to eat next
Since am rather homebound with my DH having alzheimers it is hard
Need to really use my will power and determination to not give in to the grazing
One day at a time

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4/9/13 9:52 P

I eat the veggie chips when I get craving for chips also zucchini chis are good!!

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4/9/13 9:30 P

I chew sugar free gum.

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4/9/13 9:23 P

I have been flossing right after dinner, and it has been helping to prevent grazing

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4/9/13 9:11 P

i really love chips.

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4/9/13 8:04 P

Chips are my downfall I just keep trying to overcome

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4/9/13 7:52 P

I have found that in the evening if I floss and brush my teeth I will not want to eat even if I feel sort of hungry. It usually passes and i wait until morning.
Also if my dinner has plenty of protein and fat it is satisfying and will last and I feel no need to eat or snack or graze. In fact this hold true all day. since I started my low carb, moderate protein, high fat way of eating, my grazing mechanism is mostly turned off unless of course I do not follow this WOE.

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4/9/13 7:35 P

My husband prefers not having a healthy dinner and likes to graze...no, make that snack. Grazing makes it sound innocent and the snacking is anything but innocent. I have allowed myself to sink to his level. It's so much easier to snack than it is to make a good dinner.

Tomorrow I am going to prepare a healthy dinner for two. If DH wants to eat with me, all the better, but if not I will have leftovers for the next day.

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4/9/13 6:41 P

BeldonDog - what a brilliant quote! Thank you for sharing.

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4/9/13 5:16 P

And here I thought I was the only one at night....... I would love to blame my husband but if the snack is out I will eat it. I am better but it sure is hard......I can talk to my self until I am blue in the face

I do like the idea of brushing my teeth...but so lazy in the evening...:(...mmmmm another excuse

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4/9/13 5:16 P

Since it's the ACT of grazing rather than the type of food that seems problematic for me, I was looking for ideas on how to stop rather than just substitute good foods for "bad". Addiction is addiction (even if it's celery) and it runs in my family. I love the Listerine idea. It not only makes everything else taste bad, that burning feeling would refocus my attention. Think I'll pick some up on the way home. Thanks!

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4/9/13 5:13 P

i would rather have crunchy stuff to eat

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4/9/13 5:05 P

Last time I stayed with my brother, this wife informed me I was a grazer. I'd never thought about it before, but she's right. I can't keep Lays potato chips in the house because I'll eat a whole bag three chips at a time. Same with oreos, one now, one later, all gone. I go back and forth on whether it's better to go ahead an graze, but on healthy things or to try to unlearn the habit by forcing myself to stick to set meal/snack times.

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4/9/13 4:26 P

Pawmurphy, Your post reminded me of something I read yesterday and am trying to keep in mind. I need all the help I can get and maybe it will help you. I have no idea who wrote it.
"All the food you eat in private shows up on our bodies in public". Made me stop and think.
Good Luck!!

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4/9/13 4:24 P

Lots of good suggestions here! I love to snack in the evening while I knit and watch my favorite series on netflix.com. So I do much better when I plan what i am going to snack on - my favorite is popcorn. I just add a pinch of salt and a bit of butter. Another favorite snack is fruit with a small side of yogurt for dipping.

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