Stress Eating, Boredom...reasonably intelligent???

O.K., I admit that I am a stress eater. But for the life of me, I cannot figure out that when I am mindlessly eating any and everything how this will solve anything. (I know it doesn't solve anything, it's just a temporary feeling of satisfaction).

One might think this: I am reasonably intelligent. (can't believe I spelled that right). Anyway, back to the reasonably intelligent person I think I am. Here I am in the middle of the day and all of a sudden I am grabbing for anything to eat. (not necessarily healthy food). I promise you, that I have plenty of healthy food in my home. Also, I am not necessarily hungry. Maybe I am stressed or Bored. (Or possibly I have some very bad habits).

Let's see, Let me make a quick rundown of some foods I do have on hand.
Bananas
Grapes
Carrots
Lemon
Green Beans
Corn
Mandarin Oranges
Eggs
Chicken
Milk
Juice
Potatoes
Ham
Rice Cakes

Wow, I'm getting hungry making this list

Seriously, those are the foods I have on hand that I can remember.

Lately, I have been trying to eat my rice cakes when I feel stressed (at least this week I have). Of course, I do sometimes eat a food not listed above {ice cream, yum}.

I am finally realizing that I am either stressed or bored when I am reaching for the "anything or everything" foods in my home. Late last night, I was starved, so I got a couple of slices of ham, a rice cake and glass of milk. I knew that was a much better choice than some of the other options I had in mind.

I have also been working on ways to deal with the stress. I am learning. I know this is not a quick fix. I also know that I will have to be more aware of my hunger, stress and boredom.

When I want to grab something to eat, now I go get some water. Sometimes, maybe I am thirsty and not so much hungry.

As for this reasonably intelligent person....... working on her (me). She's in there alright, I just have to keep her awake.

Blessings to all of my Spark People family and friends.