Interactive food is more fun, and you pay more attention when eating it. Take 12 whole strawberries, 1 Tbsp lowfat cream cheese. Slice one strawberry, spread a little cream cheese, savor, repeat! Find other ways to interact with your food while you eat it!
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Sometimes its hard to prepare food when you are busy, have handy shakes ready to replace meals to ensure you still stay on track even though you are busy
The best thing to keep myself from mindless snacking whether healthy food or very unhealthy food is to keep my mind and body busy. I write in a journal, I read a book, I exercise, I play with my kids, paint or draw, working on the house were rebuilding or simply yard work. But unless I'm busy, I eat when I'm not hungry.
I made some home made silly putty the other day with some kids. I put it on my desk at work to play with because I have to stay busy. I noticed today that anytime I would get a craving for food that isn't in my meal plan, I would play with the silly putty and forget about my craving. It has an added benefit that it keeps your hands moist!