Biscuits

[MoragDH]

Yesterday was manic at work and I had a few biscuits not needed just stressed. Today is the opposite very slow and I am still having biscuits. So upset with myself I so wanted to get a few lbs off.

[IndigoBlue61]

Hello MoragDH and welcome to the weight loss forum ☺ I'm guilty of eating out of boredom so can sympathise 😕 and the more sugar we have the more we want. Can you find anything to distract you?

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[CheerfulDragon]

Yesterday may well have been stress eating, but today's problem sounds like boredom eating, something I can relate to. If you run out of things to do at work, get up and walk around for a while if your job allows for this. Drinking water or chewing gum (sugar-free, of course) can also help.

If you have similar problems at home, go for a walk. You could also take up a hobby that keeps your hands and mind occupied. I've found that I don't snack while I'm knitting, for example. I've even been known to forget mealtimes! There are loads of possibilities - sewing, embroidery, jewellery making. You could even end up with some nice presents for friends and family.