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Emotional eaters know they need to keep their trigger foods like chips, ice cream, cookies and candy out of the house. Stock healthier snacks like fruits, air-popped popcorn, pretzels,crunchy vegetables with low fat dips or nuts. For those times when you know you will be busy, bag your snacks in individual baggies or containers as soon as you get them home, so you can grab and go without devouring the entire bag. If you absolutely feel the need for a treat purchase a small or individual serving of your favorite treat and enjoy it.

Snacking in front of the television is another habit that isn't easy on the fat or calories. If you find you can't give up snacking while watching your shows, keep low-calorie foods on hand. We all know how easy it is to eat too much when you are mesmerized by your favorite drama, game or cooking show. Eat crisp, raw vegetables intead of greasy chips.

Do you feel like you can't live without chocolate? If there are foods you won't give up, enjoy them in smaller amounts. Buy one tiny, high-quality piece of candy and enjoy it. If it only comes in one size, leave the rest in the break room at work; it won't be there long enough to tempt you. Limit other favorite treats or foods that aren't healthy by enjoying them only once or twice a month and make a big production of savoring your treat. Don't scarf it down while driving home; sit alone in a quiet, peaceful area and savor each small bite.

You won't transform your unhealthy diet overnight, so don't despair. Most people can't. Implement one idea at a time and every change you make will be one step in the right direction.]]> Julie Graf Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:49:43 GMT 9002a54638ac9bf6b4f6554bb7325661 http://www.grafsata.com/72101.html?entryId=#comment