20 THINGS YU CAN DO INSTEAD OF EATING !

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20 THINGS YOU CAN DO INSTEAD OF EATING

1. Read a book -- or your favorite fitness magazine.

2. Search the Web on a topic of interest to you that you haven't had

time to

pursue.

3. Go for a walk.

4. Call or email a friend.

5. Write in a journal.

6. Go window shopping.

7. Play a game with your spouse, children or pets -- whether it's

Frisbee or

fetch, checkers or chess!

8. Do an exercise video or hit the gym for aerobics, weightlifting or

yoga.

9. Tackle some household chores: dust, vacuum, balance the checkbook,

etc.

10. Take a long bath or shower.

11. Start your holiday gift list -- both gifts to give and gifts you'd

like

to receive.

12. Alphabetize your books, CDs, videotapes, spice rack, etc.

13. Do some outside chores -- work in the garden, mow the lawn, rake

leaves,

or shovel snow.

14. Meditate.

15. Work on a craft project that will keep your hands busy: knitting,

needlepoint, painting, woodworking, etc.

16. Crank up your stereo and dance around the living room.

17. Try on old clothes -- clothes that are now too big as well as

clothes

that are now too small!

18. Research healthy recipes to prepare for the coming week and make a

shopping list.

19. Brush your teeth, use a strong mouthwash, then pop in a piece of

extra-minty gum.

20. Start, or add to, a scrapbook of your weight loss journey. Include

photos,

motivational articles and your own thoughts and feelings.