You've canned the ice cream, bagged the
potato chipsand yet vivid visions of juicy junk food continue to dance seductively through
your mind. Who ya gonna call? Binge Busters! Digest these tips and you'll help yourself
not help yourself to gooey goodies that leave you feeling oh, so guilty!
You may not be able to turn back time,
but you can take preventative measures. Whether you're an emotional eater or simply
suffering a case of the eat-out-of-boredom blues, you can make a potential binge work in
your favor. How? By simply turning the tables on those erratic feelings.
Instead of feeding into those impulsive
urges and reaching for the chocolate-fudge cake that just "happened" to fall
into your grocery cart, find another way to invest your energy. Here are top binge busters
that'll help you put your best foot forward when fighting temptation. And who knows... you
may get a little extra calorie-burning exercise in the process!
Watch TV! Veg out, but don't
become a couch potato. Remember, commercial breaks don't give you permission to raid the
refrigerator or pantry. Settle into your favorite spot and make your kitchen a no-fly
zone.
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Go for shopping, but sidestep the food court! Window shopping won't dent your
wallet or your diet. In fact, you'll be one step ahead with the extra exercise. But skip
the trip to the food court where fattening fare like fully loaded pizza and googey ice
cream sundaeas. Boost your calorie-burning potential by parking as far away as possible
from the entrance.
People watch! Whether it's the
park, the beach or a nearby lake, check out the sea of humanity sharing your space. You'll
quickly realize that the perfect figure is a myth. Once you come to terms with the
fact that everyone is flawed in one way or another, you'll go easier on yourself. And
while you're there, why not take your daily walk or jump in on a friendly game of
volleyball?
Reach out and touch someone! Phone
a friend... but don't make the call from the kitchen. For an added incentive, make your
call on the treadmill or exercise bike. Grab the cordless phone and don't be afraid to gab
incessantly. With both your mouth and your feet moving, you're sure to burn calories...
and catch up on plenty of gossip.
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Clean out your closets and drawers! Weeding through your "fat" and
"thin" clothes is a perfect incentive for sticking to your diet. But before you
go tossing out your comfy clothes, remember we all have bad days -- those "big"
clothes can come in handy.
Make a beeline for the local library
or museum! Many of these places don't permit food or drinks -- a fact that makes them
even more appetizing for dieters desperate to push food out of sight and mind. And leave
your money at home. That way you won't be snagged by the sinful snack bar on your way out
or a fast-food joint on your way home.
Drink water! A tall glass of H2O
will temporarily kill your cravings by giving your belly a pleasantly full feeling. It
also will help you meet the daily 64-ounce intake recommended here at eDiets.
Master a puzzle or game!
Find an activity that keeps your hands anywhere but near your mouth. If doing a puzzle is
too mundane for your taste, why not lift hand weights or try some other form of quick,
easy exercise?
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