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10 Things to Do When You're Bored — Besides Eat!
When are you most likely to succumb to a snack attack? Boredom is to blame for mindless munching, said over half the readers who responded to our online poll. Here, expert strategies on how to think yourself thin.
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1. Make a plan
It may seem like an odd move when you're craving food, but start planning your dinner during an afternoon break, suggests Suzanne Farrell, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. "Most people have trouble with dinner. If you don't have a plan when you come in the door, you're likely to eat whatever's in sight," she says. Search the Web for a delicious new recipe, and you'll want to hold out until dinner.
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2. Play games
Online games keep your hands busy and away from food. When there's no access to a computer, work on a crossword puzzle from the newspaper or a magazine.
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3. Tea up
Instead of your 3 p.m. snack, have a big cup of tea, recommend Melissa Clark and Robin Aronson, co-authors of The Skinny: How to Fit Into Your Little Black Dress Forever. Add some milk to make it even more satisfying. If tea isn't on hand, chew a piece of gum to keep your mouth occupied.
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4. Do some hands-on pampering
Give yourself a manicure to keep your hands distracted (you can't put wet nails in a bag of potato chips!). Or make a homemade face mask: Mash half a banana, then mix in two tablespoons of yogurt and one tablespoon of honey. Apply to your face, let it work its magic, then rinse off after 15 minutes. Let these appetizing foods smooth your skin, rather than increase your pants size.
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5. Picture this
Create an online photo album to share with family and friends, suggest Clark and Aronson. Upload your digital photos to shutterfly.com and send them out to your pals. If you're feeling artsy, arrange pictures in one of the personalized photo books, starting at $13.
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6. Sew simple
TV time can bring on a feeding frenzy. Keep little sewing projects — buttons, hems and such — nearby to keep your hands occupied when you're watching your favorite shows. Knitting works well, too. Need a project? Check out Odd Ball Knitting: Creative Ideas for Leftover Yarn, by Barbara Albright.
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7. Get out
Sometimes just being at home, too close to the pantry, is enough to keep you snacking. "If you don't have any plans, sticking around the house will make you eat all day," says Farrell. Get out of the house and take a walk, or plan a trip to the mall on a rainy day — just stay away from the food court!
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8. Make it over
Get up and rearrange your furniture for a quick room do-over. Move the couch to the other side of the room, or swap the photos in the bedroom and living room. Not up for major reorganization? Try perking up your bookshelf by rearranging books by color. If your home isn't the only thing that needs a bit of a lift, why not give yourself a makeover?
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9. Organize
Get lost in a project that benefits your home and your waistline! Tackle a small organizing project — towels in the closet, files, shoes, that stack of mail — anything other than the pantry. For organization inspiration, go to lifeorganizers.com.
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10. Be animal-friendly
Take the dog for a walk to keep your mind off food and get in some good exercise, or brush the cat to keep your hands busy. When all else fails, let the cat fall asleep on your lap so you can't get up and go to the fridge!
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