101 Things to Do Besides Eat When You are Not Hungry

When you recognize that an urge to eat was caused by a trigger rather than true hunger, you can choose to do another activity to distract yourself until the urge passes.  Here is a list of 101 ideas to try instead of eating.  Highlight those that appeal to you and add some of your own.  Remember, try to choose activities that are enjoyable, available, and preferably, eating incompatible.  Create a "Distraction Box" or drawer with everything you need to distract yourself and establish yourself and establish a FOOD  FREE ZONE in a comfortable area in your home or office that is perfect for just these moments.

Imagine a slimmer, healthier you * Walk around the block * Call a friend * Make a list of your Top Ten Reasons to Lose Weight * Read a child a book * Make a to do list * Dance a little * Plan a vacation * Get a message * Jot a thank you note to someone * Go to bed early * Read a good book * Write in your Awareness Journal * Give yourself a manicure or pedicure * Plan a healthy meal for your family * Surf the internet * Finish an unfinished project * Walk your dog * Feel your feelings * Volunteer in your community * Start a hobby * brush your teeth * Tape your favorite show to watch while exercising * Take 5 slow deep cleansing breaths * Practice and instrument * Balance your checkbook * Plan a party * Say a prayer * Buy yourself some flowers * Do a few sit-ups * Make a pone call to someone you like * Chop veggies to keep on hand * Set your priorities * Try a new hairstyle * Give a massage * Write down something you are proud of this week * Clean out a junk drawer * Play a gave with your kids * Try a new route on your walk * scream * Plant fresh herbs to use in your cooking * Drink a glass of water * Kiss someone * Try on some of your clothes* catch up on your reading for work * Look at old pictures * Rent a video * Smell the roses * Wash your car * Chew some gum * Plan a "date" for someone special * Swim a few laps * Read your support material * Take a hot soothing bath * Update your calendar * Get it off your chest * Build something * Check in on an elderly person * Work in your yard * Start your holiday shopping list * Count your blessings * Write a budget * Take a bike ride * Check your e-mail * make a positive statement about yourself * Repeat that statement often * Give your dog a bath * start a project you've been wanting to get around too * send a birthday card * meditate * Try a healthy new recipe * play cards * set your goals * freshen your make-up * hug someone * rearrange some furniture * Go take a hike! * Help with homework * Light a fire or some candles * Say  "STOP!" out-loud * Put your pictures in an album * S-T-R-E-T-C-H * Do a "honey do" * Say what's on your mind * Walk around the workplace * Try a new relaxing technique * Talk it over with someone * Get a head start on your taxes * Go pick up your mail * Straighten a closet * Think * Do something nice for soemone anonymously * Check the stock market * Plan a romantic encounter * clean out a file * Tell someone how you really feel * When you become truly physically hungry, eat!!!

Hope you can incorporate this into your routine to help each of you