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Distract Myself

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I find keeping busy with almost anything that requires concentration or both hands keeps away for snacking.

- Submitted by DJSHIP46 3/12/2011 in Weight Loss | 1 Comments

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I find that if I am tempted by an unhealthy choice it helps to distract myself, de-focus on it.

- Submitted by BIGHAIRGAL 3/12/2011 | 0 Comments | View Secret

Instead of snacking...

Sometimes I find myself wanting to snack, not because I'm particularly hungry, so instead I do 20 jumping jacks. Usually I've distracted myself enough for the urge to pass but if I eventually give in at least I've burned some of those calories in advance!

- Submitted by AURIANNE67 3/12/2011 | 0 Comments | View Secret

Distraction

Distracting myself helps me get past a craving. Wait until I finish..the dishes-the laundry- that report, etc. There is always something to do, and if you have "too much to do" to snack, then all is well. After all, I got to this state of health by being "too busy to exercise", so the plan is to put that mentality to a positive end.

- Submitted by CJBIRDJO 3/12/2011 | 0 Comments | View Secret

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