Avoiding T,L,B (tastes, licks and bites)!!!

As a mom, I think this is one of the hardest things to master...
Fluffy pancakes, "oh whats one bite?",


Does this look like you? HAHA

mac and cheese - take a bite to make sure it isn't too hot and "just a taste of ice cream". These tastes, licks and bites can really add up... Oh or how about the few bites, your kiddo didn't finish - do you find yourself shoveling that into your mouth too? Basically, the story of my life - well my old life!

So how do you avoid these T,L,Bs??? Besides the obvious - extreme will power!

Here are a few tips!




- Stay hydrated - The benefits of water are incredible, and in many cases if you’re feeling hungry, a big glass of water can do the trick. Quenching your thirst will often help your cravings to quickly disappear and will hydrate you. Double bonus!

- Chew gum - Fresh breath and will make you think before you put food into your mouth! Is it worth it to spit this gum out and a handful of chips? Nope! Another Double Bonus!!

- Have veggies cut up and fruit available for easy snacking - Here’s a great little test to try on yourself – if you’re not ravenous enough to snack on those veggies or grab a piece of fruit, you’re probably not really hungry!

- Travel with snacks - Take healthy snacks with you on the go so when the urge strikes you, you don’t hit the local fast food joint for a quick fix. I keep rice cakes in my car, diaper bag, work bag - this way when I am hungry I don't just run through the drive thru!

- Don’t skip meals -  Eating proper meals at regular intervals throughout the day helps to keep you fuller longer, naturally ridding you of those between-meal munchies.

- Beware of portions - When you’re having meals or healthy snacks, be aware of portion sizes. Eating too much or too little can certainly cause you to feel hungry between main meals. Keep it balanced and your snacking will naturally lessen. Also when you are snacking, don't sit down with a bag of snacks, decide what a portion is, put it in a bowl and put the rest away! When you are mindlessly eating in front of the TV, it gives you a tendency to overeat without even knowing it!

- Get active: If you’re feeling hungry, try going for a walk – and not to the refrigerator or cupboard! If you’re at the office, take a stroll to speak to a colleague or get a breath of fresh air outside. If you’re at home, walk away from the kitchen and get outside or choose another task to focus on inside. Either way, change what you’re doing and you’d be amazed at how quickly your unnecessary snacking needs disappear.

- Avoid the midnight munchies: Once the kids are in bed, and you’ve had your well-portioned, fiber-rich dinner, don’t snack anymore. Mindless munchies are often worst at night, so take control and just say no to those late night cravings!