One of my issues is that 8:30pm snack time... I'm hungry and worse.. I'm craving the worst stuff... ceral, bread, etc. I think its a combination of my PCOS, boredom and being tired (wanting energy.) By this point I've already worked out, put the kids to bed and want to spend time relaxing. I'd like to try some sort of hobby that keeps me engaged and out of the fridge. I'm thinking about knitting. Anyone else with this issue? Any other ideas on squashing the hunger bug?

I knit while watching tv/movies, it was automatic before to eat while staring at the screen so I give my hands something to do. I also drink strongly flavored (decaf) tea, that way I get to taste something and give my mouth something to do. If you want carbless (darn near) carbs to satisfy the carb monster that won't make you feel guilty, go to "theworldaccordingtoeggface" blog, she has amazing recipes for protein cakes and crustless quiches and protein ice cream, not to mention a list of 50 things to do instead of snacking!!

Hobbies are a great way of taking your mind off food; I like to draw, this gives me a sense of satisfaction when I have finished. I also play word games on line such as scrabble... both ot these help me take my mind of food and the feeling of hunger be in real or in my head...

Good luck with your hobbie x

I love to knit while I watch tv at night (I even do it with company over - I just knit and enjoy the conversation. Just don't do a hard pattern with people over - you may be surprised at what it looks like!)

Knitting definitely keeps the hands busy. And, you don't want to ruin your projects by dropping food on them.

I love to knit too. I take it with me when I visit friends. Took it to jury duty recently and knitted all day in the central jury room. When I use a complicated pattern it is almost a meditative experience for me. So focused I shut all else out. Crocheting and embroidery are good too but I mostly knit now. I think its fun and satisfying to produce a scarf, cap, and I LOVE to knit or crochet baby booties. The crochet guild here has members donate preemie caps and blankets for a local hospital. One year we won volunteers of the year award. You can also knit socks and caps for soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Sorry to run on. Knitting is great. Talk about a positive substitute addiction. This is a great one

Edited September 9, 201015 yr by Roseib