This is something all of us have been through. We start the day with noble intentions of not snacking at work. ‘Not a sugary snack for me today’ is your resolution. When you think back you know the exact moment when temptation hit you. It was just when you felt saintly because you had not munched till then. As though that was a signal your stomach goes on its rumbling act and all that you can think about is food. And it is still hours away from lunch time. How are you going to last out till then?
The tipping moment arrives faster than you think and you are in front of the vending machine which displays nothing healthy. You give in and end up eating something sugary and fattening. You haven’t abandoned your resolution but merely postponed it! Tomorrow, you say, you will not snack but you do. While this is a common occurrence everywhere, there are ways in which you can combat it. Your will power can last through the day if only you help it along. Following these five wonderful tips can help to see you through the office hours without rushing to the vending machine.
The first thing to do is to calm down as many of us resort to snacking as a stress buster. You may have noticed that on days that you have been at peace you have not reached for that chocolate bar. If you plan your day at work before hand you can avoid last minute rushes that lead to anxiety.
Fruit is a snack that is great for you. Making fruit your midday snack will help you to get your five servings of fruit that nutritionists recommend. You can keep it right next to you so there is no need to go anywhere near that vending machine. Fruits give you vitamins and fiber.
Don’t carry loose change and you’ll find it’s a great way to avoid the vending machine. The machine accepts only change so you cannot snack. Leave all your loose change at home when you leave for work.
Keep boredom at bay and keep yourself busy. Most of us reach for that snack bar only because it is the only interesting thing to do. When you are busy you have no time for snacks. Organize your tasks efficiently and find something interesting to do.
Then of course, there are appetite suppressants. Appetite suppressants give you that feeling of fullness by sending false signals to the brain and you stop thinking about food. There are several products in the market to choose from. One of the most popular brands is called UniqueHoodia. It contains a pure form of hoodia gordonii grown only in South Africa.