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How to Stop Snacking When You’re Bored and Start Making Progress Instead

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We all know this situation: We have a whole day ahead of us with nothing on our schedule — just hours and hours to sit back and relax. It sounds nice, right? But it’s also the fastest way to boredom. There’s pretty much nothing to do but watch TV. And the thing we love to do most when we watch TV? Eat.

For most of us, eating and boredom go hand in hand. Snacking on our favorite foods is enjoyable, so why not do something enjoyable to help pass the time? Well, that depends. Are you really hungry, or are you adding extra meals and snacks to your day that could ultimately lead to a health risk? What if you’re trying to lose weight but haven’t been able to stop snacking? Eating out of boredom is a habit most would say they wish they could break, but succeeding is so much more difficult than it sounds. That’s why we have Noom to help us through!

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Noom is an app-driven weight loss and wellness program that’s like no other you’ve ever tried. How do we know? Because each Noomer’s program is specifically designed to meet their needs, restrictions and goals. It’s not “customized” in a way that you answer a few questions and are put into box A, B or C. It’s actually personalized in that you’re hooked up with your very own Goal Specialist who will work with you one-on-one to pave a smooth path to your long-term success!

Along with must-haves like step-tracking, food-tracking and a practically endless list of resources, recipes and tips, Noom can help dig into the nitty-gritty of your health, acknowledging your struggles, your targets and even your dietary choices, such as going plant-based. Not only do the Goal Specialists know their stuff when it comes to physical health, but they’re all also trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, so they know the importance of defeating mental blocks in order to address the physical ones!

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When it comes to bored eating, there are so many ways Noom can help. Maybe you’ll realize that you’re only eating extra food because you love the feeling, so your Goal Specialist will help you figure out other activities to do instead that will have the same psychological effect. Maybe your stomach is rumbling throughout the day, so your Goal Specialist will come up with foods you can try with higher protein that will keep you full for longer periods of time. Maybe they’ll help you try out intermittent fasting, or come up with little exercises you can do during commercial breaks. If it works, it works, and if it doesn’t, they’ll help you figure out why not and what other options you can try!

Having Noom on your side is the best strategy to hitting your goals and maintaining them. Once you figure out how to break bad habits and develop healthier ones instead, you’ll be unstoppable!

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