I am still in the pre-op phase of dieting. I am doing what my nutritionist recommended and can't have any weight gain prior to insurance approval.

I am really struggling with eating of boredom or "mindless" eating. I have a desk job and used to just snack during the day while at work. I'm stuck at my desk and it's a real struggle to not think about food. I feel hungry, but think it's just mind hunger, if that makes sense.

Anyone have any tips on how to get past this?

Can you take a walk? If so, get up and take a short walk. Go to the bathroom. Fill your Water bottle.

Try to drink water when you feel like eating.

Is there a task you can do?

Clean out a drawer or file?

Delete some email?

Make a list?

Make a schedule?

Do some stretching and/or desk calisthenics?

Return phone calls?

It depends on your work environment how creative you can get.

You have to find something else do to. A small task or even something simple like putting a rubber band on your wrist and snapping it when you get the urge to snack. Keep a water bottle nearby and sip.

Good ideas. I really like the rubber band snapping lol

I need to clean out emails big time, so looks like that and rubber band will be my go to tomorrow. Today my calorie intake has dropped significantly compared to before and I have a massive headache ????

I knit. Gives my hands something repetitive to do.

Edited October 9, 201510 yr by Tssiemer1

Surfer Girl nailed it.....keep that Water bottle filled and sip hard.

You'll be staying hydrated and maybe helping weight loss, too.

That's exactly one of the tactics I've been using during this timeframe. What I've found is that when I"m up on that bathroom break, I'll stay mobile and walk around the work area more, too.

I knit. Gives my hands something repetitive to do.

Knitting is great at home. Not so much at work.