There are nights that I find myself guilty of mindless snacking. Food can be comforting and it’s also tasty.. so why wouldn’t I like to eat at night when I sit in front of the TV and watch some of my favorite shows like Grey’s Anatomy & Scandal.

There are nights when I’m not hungry but I still find myself grabbing something from the fridge or pantry to snack on for NO REASON.

Sometimes I ask myself, “are you really hungry Kelly?” Most of the time I might need A LITTLE something but there’s other nights where I know I don’t need food but I just want to snack because food is awesome.

Here are a few of my tips for avoiding “MINDLESS SNACKING”

1. Drink a tall glass of water or club soda with ice. Most of the time we are just thirsty so I will first drink an 8oz glass of water and wait 15-20 minutes to see if I am still hungry.

2. Brush your teeth or mouthwash with a minty flavor. Having clean fresh breath will make you question if you really need that snack or not. If my stomach starts rumbling then I will have the snack!

3. Do something productive around the house. If you are sitting in front of the TV all night those food commercials may make you hungry so instead do some laundry, organize your closet or junk drawer, or pick out your clothes for the next day.

**If none of these tricks work and your body is telling you it needs food then it’s the right time to grab some fruit or nuts from the pantry and get your snack on**

HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY! I will be sure to celebrate in one way or another today even though I am working. Maybe I will rock a Green shirt tonight to Boot Camp and make some Shepherd’s Pie for dinner. I like corned beef and cabbage once a year, but I didn’t buy the stuff!

I hope you have a wonderful day

Are you a mindless snacker? 

Will you be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day?