How can you prevent over snacking while studying for exams?

[Anonymous]

Whenever I'm studying for an exam, I always have a tendency of overeating or over snacking on something, which isn't really helpful because I'm trying to lose some weight...

Do any of you have some tips as to how to prevent overeating or not eating at all while studying for an exam? I just binged on like three bowls of chicken noodle soup while trying to study for an accounting exam...:/

[SilentEarth]

When you're occupied with something you're almost always going to eat more. If you're watching TV with a bag of potato chips, you're probably going to eat more than you would if you were at the kitchen table doing the same thing. You've got to set a limit and pace yourself. Maybe slowly rewarding yourself as you go, and in smaller increments providing some incentive. If you're up late, you might actually need a little extra food to get you through it, but not too much. Remember if you're going to bed right after, then you're going to gain more weight from the excess calories because they won't be put to much use. Study in increments maybe a week before the test, make it a habit. Once studying becomes a habit, it's not such a drag and you're going to be on top of you're game a ton! Best of luck!

[Asker]

Im trying to study in increments rather than cramming in a few days

[SilentEarth]

I've been trying that lately as well :P The night before just doesn't do it for me anymore hehe...

[Littletad]

Eat almonds. And brush your teeth. Almonds have enough fat to fill you over, and brushing your teeth sends a signal to the brain that you're ready to head into bed.

[Asker]

Unfortuntaley, I can finish a whole can of almonds if I'm concentrating... Arents nuts fattening?

[Littletad]

Not in small amounts. A handful is very good for you. Almonds are very very healthy and are considered good fats.

[JustGoWithTheFlow]

Here are just some suggestions:

-buy fewer snacks, and the ones that you do make sure that they are healthy

-post little post-it notes reminding yourself that you can't eat snacks right now or whatever you wanna put on there



-Have somebody stop you if they see you starting to eat something

-eat a small healthy snack before you start studying that way you don't feel the need to snack during.

-listen to music while you study that way food never enters your head

Hope this helps! : )

[Asker]

Thanks:))

[WoIIie]

Go to a park or library where food is not immediately available. Done.

Now help me figure out how to stop biting my nails when studying. :(

[Asker]

I do that, too!

The library is a great idea... If only it wasn't so loud in my library...

[Asker]

You can try dipping your nails in rubbing alcohol?

[dman145]

Don't have food with you so you're not tempted. Try to chew on gum too, that might help the urge.

[Asker]

Gum makes me more hungry:/

[dman145]

You can try getting some of those diet shakes. They do a good job and making you feel full.

[Anonymous]

just dont. then you can actually study & concentrate. only drink instead of eating if you need something. chew gum instead of eating if you need the sensation

[antonlikesmlb]

Sunflower seeds. It takes like an hour or two to eat a bag which is like 200 calories.

[Asker]

Good idea...