Can't eat - Now what can i do to conquer boredom & down days?

[emmabeee]

Before surgery i used eating as a comfort thing, felt down, nibbled. Got bored, nibbled.

NOW WHAT CAN I DO?

I'm going NUTS! Evenings are the worst

 

[Brunetteandred]

Find something to do. Read, catch up with old friends, walk, take up a hobby etc.. Changes to lifestyle are crucial to the longe term success for WLS.

 

[j.u.s.t.l.i.z.]

find a new interest, come on here talk to us, play a computer game, do a cross word, any thing really that interests you and will pass the time away when you other wise would have been nibbling, its hard to get used to this big change of life style but it does get easier as time passes.

liz x

 

[JOWOOD4]

I have thought about this too. I seem to spend my whole life shopping for food, planning what to cook, cooking it, eating it and then tidying up. At the weekend we usually watch Saturday Kitchen ( OOOHHH!! James Martin !!) and then we go shopping and cook something we have seen on the telly for tea. Its going to be a big change. Perhaps keeping fit will fill the gaps?????
Jo XX

 

[tendersage]

go out for walks drag the other half out or the kids if its early evening, and nice weather. Or as has already been said find something that interests you readying, dvd's knitting, video games ect

I find exercising is taking up my down time but not all of it, i still relax on here looking for new cloths ect

 

[AA1234]

I know how you feel. I seem to spend my spare time eating. My plan is to have no spare time. My next door neighbor has said she will walk for an hour a day with me (doesn't know about surgery). I have a wii fit so that will get used. I also work form home so I think I may have to lock my cupboards and only take me lunch out. Then hubby can take key to work. I may only be joking at the mo but will defo resort to that if it helps. I am not spending all this money to fail . lol.

 

[phatgirl]

This is a list from a blog I read every day.

50 Things to do instead of snacking

1. Imagine the new healthier you
2. Walk around the block
3. Call a friend
4. Make a list of your Top Ten Reasons to Lose Weight
5. Make a To Do list
6. Turn on music and dance
7. Jot a thank you note to someone
8. Go to bed early or take a nap
9. Read a book
10. Blog or journal
11. Give yourself a manicure or pedicure
12. Plan a healthy meal for your family
13. Surf the Internet
14. Finish an unfinished project
15. Walk your dog, pet your cat, feed your fish
16. Brush your teeth
17. Balance your checkbook
18. Say a prayer
19. Chop veggies to keep on hand
20. Give a massage
21. Clean out a junk drawer
22. Play a game with your kids
23. Try a new route on your walk
24. Drink a glass of water
25. Kiss someone
26. Try on some of your clothes
27. Look at old pictures
28. Rent a video
29. Wash your car
30. Take a hot, soothing bath
31. Update your calendar
32. Work in your yard
33. Start your holiday shopping list
34. Count your blessings
35. Write a letter
36. Fold some laundry
37. Check your e-mail
38. Give your dog a bath
39. Send a birthday card
40. Meditate
41. Hug someone
42. Rearrange some furniture
43. Light a fire or some candles
44. Put your pictures in an album
45. Plan a trip (real or imaginary)
46. Straighten a closet
47. Clean out a files
48. Visit a friend
49. Clean out your trunk
50. Do something nice for someone


Posted by Michelle "Shelly" at 10:03 AM


theworldaccordingtoeggface: 50 Things to do instead of snacking

HTH

 

[AA1234]

great post phat girl!!

 

[emmabeee]

50 Things to do instead of snacking

1. Imagine the new healthier you
2. Walk around the block
3. Call a friend
4. Make a list of your Top Ten Reasons to Lose Weight
5. Make a To Do list
6. Turn on music and dance
7. Jot a thank you note to someone
8. Go to bed early or take a nap
9. Read a book
10. Blog or journal
11. Give yourself a manicure or pedicure
12. Plan a healthy meal for your family
13. Surf the Internet
14. Finish an unfinished project
15. Walk your dog, pet your cat, feed your fish
16. Brush your teeth
17. Balance your checkbook
18. Say a prayer
19. Chop veggies to keep on hand
20. Give a massage
21. Clean out a junk drawer
22. Play a game with your kids
23. Try a new route on your walk
24. Drink a glass of water
25. Kiss someone
26. Try on some of your clothes
27. Look at old pictures
28. Rent a video
29. Wash your car
30. Take a hot, soothing bath
31. Update your calendar
32. Work in your yard
33. Start your holiday shopping list
34. Count your blessings
35. Write a letter
36. Fold some laundry
37. Check your e-mail
38. Give your dog a bath
39. Send a birthday card
40. Meditate
41. Hug someone
42. Rearrange some furniture
43. Light a fire or some candles
44. Put your pictures in an album
45. Plan a trip (real or imaginary)
46. Straighten a closet
47. Clean out a files
48. Visit a friend
49. Clean out your trunk
50. Do something nice for someone


Posted by Michelle "Shelly" at 10:03 AM


theworldaccordingtoeggface: 50 Things to do instead of snacking

HTH

I'm gonna stick this on my kitchen cupboards and fridge door.

Thanks everyone! Its so true, it is the biggest thing to try and fight, filling in all the time we spent on eating and planning etc, i honestly am shocked, you don't realise how much time you spend on thinking about eatting and eatting until you diet or have surgery.

Quitting smoking was a breeze for me but then food came in to replace the smokes, need to find something new again, but healthy this time.

Hey the wii fit sounds like a fab idea, my kids are addicted to the wii at the mo so could get them into keeping fit with Mummy, my other half is getting a bit of a tummy now so will drag him out and about with me.

 

[sbpfpurplepixie]

instead of snacking i now craft ( its quite an obsession now lol) and all the cards i make go to local charities to raise money so im thinner but im also polishing my karma too

xxrobbiexx