20 Things You Can Do Instead of Eating:
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Read a book -- or your favorite fitness magazine
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Search for a Web site, on a topic that is of interest to you but that you haven't had time to pursue
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Go for a walk
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Call or e-mail a friend
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Write in a journal
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Go window-shopping - and leave your money at home so you are not tempted to stop at the food court
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Play a game with your spouse, children, or pets -- whether it's Frisbee or fetch, checkers or chess
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Do an exercise video, or hit the gym for aerobics, weightlifting, or yoga
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Tackle some household chores: Dust, vacuum, balance the checkbook, etc.
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Take a long bath or shower
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Start your holiday gift list -- both gifts to give, and gifts to receive
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Alphabetize your books, CDs, videotapes, spice rack...
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Do some outside chores: Work in the garden, mow the lawn, rake leaves, or shovel snow
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Meditate or pray
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Work on a craft project that will keep your hands busy: knitting, needlepoint, painting, woodworking, etc.
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Crank up your stereo and dance around the living room
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Try on old clothes -- clothes that are now too big as well as clothes that are now too small
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Research healthy recipes to prepare for the coming week, and make a shopping list
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Brush your teeth, use a strong mouthwash, then pop in a piece of extra-minty gum
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Start, or add to, a scrapbook of your weight loss journey. Include photos, motivational articles, and your own thoughts and feelings. Add your own list of activities you can do instead of eating!
