Stop The Urge To Eat When You'Re Really Not Hungry.
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I use a Sugar Free Menthol-lyptus cough drop to stop the urge to eat. I carry a couple in my pocket.. especially when I go to the grocery store and it keeps me from buying some of the things I don't need. It also takes a while to melt so it gives you that few minutes you need to get over the urge.
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I find it works much better than gum because it's a much more intense flavor and even gets in your sinuses and effects your sense of smell. Great for walking past the bakery department. Now... this is in fact a medication so read the label and don't over do it.
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Just wanted to say that is also a great way to get you through parties without grazing...Also it only seems to work for me in the original flavor... the Cherry, Lemon, etc. flavors don't have the same effect.
JENNBAUTISTA1/3/2011 8:44:00 PM
That is a wonderful idea. I work at an after school program when I am through teaching and i just sit around with the children and all I want to do it eat. I am going to try this. Thanks!
NANCYHILL37/11/2010 3:28:00 PM
I use fire balls.
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