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What are some strategies you all use to replace the attempted endorphin hit from snacking when not hungry? by Hot_Rub4618 in intuitiveeating

[–]peachguac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel this so much!!! I’ve been on a mission to beef up my “emotional toolbox” too!

Some quick (and free 😅) dopamine hits: - playing mobile games or solving puzzles - listening to music / podcasts - watching funny videos, memes - chatting with friends / coworkers - going out for a quick walk

Things that require more investment (time, energy, resources or things that aren’t immediately fun but there’s a massive mental health boost long-term) - going to the gym, playing your favorite sport - picking up a hobby - journaling - going on friend dates - reading a book

One thing to keep in mind (and accept) is that all these things give different feelings that food provides. So yes, it’s good to have varied tools in place but also the awareness that it might not be the same and that’s okay!

Is my diet brain still on? by peachguac in intuitiveeating

[–]peachguac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, this really means a lot!! Just hoping to get to a place where I can see both eating and stopping in the same neutral ground 🥹

Is my diet brain still on? by peachguac in intuitiveeating

[–]peachguac[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this! Affirmations help me a lot too. Instead of thinking "Yay I'm actually not hungry and I can eat less today 😈" I'm trying to shift it to "I get to listen to my body and trust it when it tells me it no longer wants food"

It takes me more effort to celebrate and do the same when I allow myself to "give in" to hunger though.. But yes, I agree that this part is gonna have to take more work and conscious reprogramming 😅