Masked Man
Well-Known Member
I think it can help to identify why you want to snack.
Sometimes people who are mildly dehydrated want to snack because their body actually wants water. But the thirst/hunger signals get confused.
Other times people are eating to soothe an emotion/feeling: boredom, loneliness, sadness, etc.
And other times it's just habit.
So you might try this: at first, when you want to snack, first drink a glass of water, then wait about 20 minutes. Your urge to snack may actually go away.
If it doesn't, try to figure out what exactly is driving you. A good snack is something with a little bit of protein. Maybe some carrot sticks with hummus. (make sure to measure out a serving of hummus, though because that's one of those high-calorie foods that can be deceptive). Or you can do what I do: cut up an apple and eat it with a serving of natural peanut butter.
It takes a while to get used to, but stick with it - you got this!
Sometimes people who are mildly dehydrated want to snack because their body actually wants water. But the thirst/hunger signals get confused.
Other times people are eating to soothe an emotion/feeling: boredom, loneliness, sadness, etc.
And other times it's just habit.
So you might try this: at first, when you want to snack, first drink a glass of water, then wait about 20 minutes. Your urge to snack may actually go away.
If it doesn't, try to figure out what exactly is driving you. A good snack is something with a little bit of protein. Maybe some carrot sticks with hummus. (make sure to measure out a serving of hummus, though because that's one of those high-calorie foods that can be deceptive). Or you can do what I do: cut up an apple and eat it with a serving of natural peanut butter.
It takes a while to get used to, but stick with it - you got this!