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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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You know when you're not supposed to but want to.
Or you know you've had enough to eat but out of sheer habit you find yourself at the cupboard/fridge door peering in.
What do you do to stop yourself eating more?
One person said to go brush your teeth as that can help.
Do you have any neat tricks or tips that work?
(other than getting someone to lock them for you.) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Make a brew
Drink water
Set a time (more than 1 hour) when you can have it (and hope that by then you went off the idea
Do some exercise
Who am I kidding. Just eat it.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I chew gum
Drink water
Immerse myself in my hobby to forget about wanting to eat.
I write goals on the fridge and cupboard doors to remind me why I need to eat less. |
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I feel your pain, I'm a real grazer and it seems I can snack endlessly.
I reach for the chewing gum (as Keyser said). I know it won't fill you up, but definitely distracts me.
Drinking lots to fill you up too!
It's still eating, so obviously not always an option, but I just try to have loads of watermelon or cucumber on hand as it's filling but negligible on the calories front! |
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"You know when you're not supposed to but want to.
Or you know you've had enough to eat but out of sheer habit you find yourself at the cupboard/fridge door peering in.
What do you do to stop yourself eating more?
One person said to go brush your teeth as that can help.
Do you have any neat tricks or tips that work?
(other than getting someone to lock them for you.) "
Drink a sugar free drink eg Pepsi max or sparkling water or just fruit |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Had covid
So still no taste or smell
Not interested in eating much at all
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Sorry to hear that.
I can't imagine what that must be like.... I'd be tempted to eat all the stuff I don't normally like because I can't taste it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"But what if you have to have an empty stomach?
What then  "
Is this for an operation?
If you’re having a General Anaesthetic eating even the smallest of things - even gum can cause you vomit while on the operating table, this could cause you to ch*ke, it won’t come out because of the breathing tube, you will then breathe it into your lungs and drown in it. Not to mention putting the theatre staff on high alert and panic stations
Do yourself a favour and don’t eat. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"But what if you have to have an empty stomach?
What then
Is this for an operation?
If you’re having a General Anaesthetic eating even the smallest of things - even gum can cause you vomit while on the operating table, this could cause you to ch*ke, it won’t come out because of the breathing tube, you will then breathe it into your lungs and drown in it. Not to mention putting the theatre staff on high alert and panic stations
Do yourself a favour and don’t eat. "
Or drink |
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"I'm probably the wrong person to answer. I'd just do what I felt like and not think about it
That's how you end up as fat as me  "
I'm ridiculously lucky so far, I've been pretty much this weight my entire adult life |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"But what if you have to have an empty stomach?
What then
Is this for an operation?
If you’re having a General Anaesthetic eating even the smallest of things - even gum can cause you vomit while on the operating table, this could cause you to ch*ke, it won’t come out because of the breathing tube, you will then breathe it into your lungs and drown in it. Not to mention putting the theatre staff on high alert and panic stations
Do yourself a favour and don’t eat. "
No its not. And I know that you shouldn't do what you have mentioned above.
But thank you anyway.
PW |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"But what if you have to have an empty stomach?
What then
Is this for an operation?
If you’re having a General Anaesthetic eating even the smallest of things - even gum can cause you vomit while on the operating table, this could cause you to ch*ke, it won’t come out because of the breathing tube, you will then breathe it into your lungs and drown in it. Not to mention putting the theatre staff on high alert and panic stations
Do yourself a favour and don’t eat.
No its not. And I know that you shouldn't do what you have mentioned above.
But thank you anyway.
PW "
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Drink a sugar free drink eg Pepsi max or sparkling water or just fruit "
Water, sparking or not, is a good idea.
Stuff sweetened with artificial sweeteners, even if they’re zero calorie, will trigger an insulin response that will see you hungrier than before you drank them within 30 minutes.
Fruit juice and smoothies have more sugar in them than most “full fat” fizzy drinks. Whole fresh fruit, regardless of its benefits, is also loaded with sugar.
Best to have a bowl of unsweetened porridge. “Oat so simple” original is about 280 calories a portion, but it will keep you feeling full for ages. I throw a few raisins or sultanas in to sweeten it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Drink a sugar free drink eg Pepsi max or sparkling water or just fruit
Water, sparking or not, is a good idea.
Stuff sweetened with artificial sweeteners, even if they’re zero calorie, will trigger an insulin response that will see you hungrier than before you drank them within 30 minutes.
Fruit juice and smoothies have more sugar in them than most “full fat” fizzy drinks. Whole fresh fruit, regardless of its benefits, is also loaded with sugar.
Best to have a bowl of unsweetened porridge. “Oat so simple” original is about 280 calories a portion, but it will keep you feeling full for ages. I throw a few raisins or sultanas in to sweeten it. "
The artificial sweetener spiking insulin thing is bullshit and numerous peer reviewed studies have proved this. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Drink a sugar free drink eg Pepsi max or sparkling water or just fruit
Water, sparking or not, is a good idea.
Stuff sweetened with artificial sweeteners, even if they’re zero calorie, will trigger an insulin response that will see you hungrier than before you drank them within 30 minutes.
Fruit juice and smoothies have more sugar in them than most “full fat” fizzy drinks. Whole fresh fruit, regardless of its benefits, is also loaded with sugar.
Best to have a bowl of unsweetened porridge. “Oat so simple” original is about 280 calories a portion, but it will keep you feeling full for ages. I throw a few raisins or sultanas in to sweeten it.
The artificial sweetener spiking insulin thing is bullshit and numerous peer reviewed studies have proved this."
Was just about to comment the same, it’s been disproven to death.
Do you follow James Smith by any chance? |
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By *.L.0460.Woman
over a year ago
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It really depends on why you shouldn't really eat- by the looks of your profile, it's not a weight issue & you've said it's not surgery.... can you add any details as to why you shouldn't? Is it preventative? Wanting to eat more healthily?
Often it helps to focus on your reason... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don’t buy treats, just the food I need until the next shop. If I get the urge to have crisps, I know, by the time I’ve gone to the shop and got back, the desire will have gone, so I don’t bother. I also stock up on a lot of fruit, the sweetness in that helps me stay away from chocolate |
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By *batMan
over a year ago
Alicante, Spain. (Sometimes in Wales) |
"The artificial sweetener spiking insulin thing is bullshit and numerous peer reviewed studies have proved this."
TF for that! I often swig a diet/zero drink if I'm trying to cut down on food.
Gbat |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Had covid
So still no taste or smell
Not interested in eating much at all
Sorry to hear that.
I can't imagine what that must be like.... I'd be tempted to eat all the stuff I don't normally like because I can't taste it. "
In theory yes but not good just imagine if you can’t smell bacon cooking or takeaway when it arrives used to love food now can leave it milkshakes morn evening plenty of water stay hydrated and plenty of exercise done over 5000 steps today  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Because I'm managing my weight as trying not to loose it. I track my calories and just stick to that, that way I know how much or how little I can eat and saves temptation. If I don't hit my daily calories I loose weight, |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Eating isn't the problem, what you eat is. Don't rummage through the cupboards for crisps and chocolate, have some fruit. Nuts are also healthy and filling. Rice cakes are low calorie and filling too  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Eating isn't the problem, what you eat is. Don't rummage through the cupboards for crisps and chocolate, have some fruit. Nuts are also healthy and filling. Rice cakes are low calorie and filling too "
What about caramel filled dark chocolate bunnies  |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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"But what if you have to have an empty stomach?
What then "
You can do it, millions of people spend their entire lives hungry, we don’t heed to eat so regularly and often, there’s no biological reason to . If you can’t control those urges what chance do have of taking control of more important abd tougher things ?
Try fasting for a few days to put your stomach back in its place & recalibrate your relationship with food. I’ll quite regularly go a couple of days without eating , sometimes 3-4 days and maybe once a year myself and friend fast for an entire week. Those urges disappear completely |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Eating isn't the problem, what you eat is. Don't rummage through the cupboards for crisps and chocolate, have some fruit. Nuts are also healthy and filling. Rice cakes are low calorie and filling too
What about caramel filled dark chocolate bunnies "
Especially NOT the caramel filled dark chocolate bunnies. Naughty!  |
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I was same would eat ridiculous amounts of sweets choc and snacks till few weeks ago had a scare as diabetic had trouble with kidneys ! Was not easy cutting them out but done it now and stopped craving them even seeing all the easter eggs at work! If I had one I would eat it all in one sitting! x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"You know when you're not supposed to but want to.
Or you know you've had enough to eat but out of sheer habit you find yourself at the cupboard/fridge door peering in.
What do you do to stop yourself eating more?
One person said to go brush your teeth as that can help.
Do you have any neat tricks or tips that work?
(other than getting someone to lock them for you.) "
Water |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Eating isn't the problem, what you eat is. Don't rummage through the cupboards for crisps and chocolate, have some fruit. Nuts are also healthy and filling. Rice cakes are low calorie and filling too
What about caramel filled dark chocolate bunnies
Especially NOT the caramel filled dark chocolate bunnies. Naughty! "
I've had three  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I have to go 4 hours before I can take medication that needs to be taken on an empty stomach.
Not a body or weight issue, not surgery, I tend to eat little and often and be a grazer.
So water would be ok, food of any kind can't go in, and I certainly need more willpower. Though I didn't eat for the 4 hours anyway. Will take a bit to get used to as I'm not used to doing it.
Literally posted to see if there were any other ways other than brushing teeth that help you not think about it.
Oh and I'd have pinned the man for sex had he been in my reach, but the man has to work sometimes. |
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"Make a brew
Drink water
Set a time (more than 1 hour) when you can have it (and hope that by then you went off the idea
Do some exercise
Who am I kidding. Just eat it. "
Ohh the timer is a GREAT trick! Ty xx |
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By *.L.0460.Woman
over a year ago
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"I have to go 4 hours before I can take medication that needs to be taken on an empty stomach.
Not a body or weight issue, not surgery, I tend to eat little and often and be a grazer.
So water would be ok, food of any kind can't go in, and I certainly need more willpower. Though I didn't eat for the 4 hours anyway. Will take a bit to get used to as I'm not used to doing it.
Literally posted to see if there were any other ways other than brushing teeth that help you not think about it.
Oh and I'd have pinned the man for sex had he been in my reach, but the man has to work sometimes. "
Oooh, 4 hours would be difficult!! Is it 1 dose per day? How about 1st thing in the morning before breakfast? Can you eat soon after your meds? |
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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago
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I find it very easy as I have to hit a certain set of calories each day, so cant really go over the limit, for example I am doing calorie cycling and today is a very low day of just 2200 calories, the motivation of the goal drives me not to eat more, it is fun |
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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago
From the land of haribos. |
"I find it very easy as I have to hit a certain set of calories each day, so cant really go over the limit, for example I am doing calorie cycling and today is a very low day of just 2200 calories, the motivation of the goal drives me not to eat more, it is fun "
Also, drinking a glass of water before the meal helps as well |
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