If you look closely at your snack cravings, you may often find that you're not actually hungry at all, but that you're just bored or restless. For great snack-time suggestions, that are totally "everything-free," try one or more of these tips:
• Enjoy a large glass of ice water, hot tea or another calorie-free beverage. Garnish with a twist of lemon or lime and sip slowly.
• Refresh yourself by taking a shower or brushing and flossing your teeth.
• Become more physically active. Take a 15-20-minute brisk walk, sweep the sidewalk or pull the weeds.
• Work on a favorite hobby such as gardening, sewing, painting or woodcarving.
• Keep a list of enjoyable activities handy and choose one to do. For example: Catch up on your correspondence; work on a crossword puzzle; organize your photo albums; or read a book. Keep your list posted in a strategic spot, have the materials you need handy, and refer to it when the urge to snack occurs.
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