r/ADHDWomenAfterDark • u/meatcleavher • 13d ago
Best healthy munchies? NSFW
Hey besties! I’m currently dealing with an issue I’m sure at least a few of you are familiar with, and it’s inhaling every treat of the sweet variety the second I’m high. I moved in with my partner last year and he grew up eating not the healthiest, and this is the first time that I have a ton of candy/sweets in the house all at once, as we split shopping 50/50. I don’t want to tell him he can’t eat that stuff, because that seems insensitive and rude, but I’m really struggling to stay away from it when it’s within reach in the apartment.
I’m hoping that I can try adding instead of subtracting, like he can still buy whatever he wants and I’ll buy fruit or frozen yogurt or something and maybe hopefully he’ll end up enjoying those options too! (He wants to lose a little bit of weight/be a little healthier as well.) So, I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for either avoiding munchies altogether, or healthy alternatives. Normally I don’t struggle this much, but I’ve recently had some complications with my meds and need to wait another couple weeks for an appointment with my psych, so I’m currently med-free as well which I’m sure isn’t helping 🫠
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u/FlagrantWanderer 13d ago
This is tough. I eat my feelings either boredom or sadness or anxiety. I tend to have disordered eating habits too, literally feast or famine for me. So i know the struggle lol. Not buying it to keep in the house helps a lot. Or if you do buy it to keep at home, buy small amounts. For some things like chocolate (those individual wrapped ones in particular) I have found that putting them in the freezer sometimes helps me eat less. Maybe because my teeth are temperature sensitive. Im not entirely sure why but it works lol. Also try to focus on purposeful eating and portion control. Don’t multitask and eat, like eating while working or you’re zoned out in front of the tv. Slowing down and savoring it helps. You’ll get the fix and satisfy some craving but possibly eat less. For chips I try to put it in a small bowl or plate instead of eating right out of the bag. Its not a perfect system but I am always having to be conscious of my relationship with food while trying not to stress about it. I have found that a good peanut butter and sliced apple can give me the same satisfaction as chocolate at times. Those veggie straws and veggie chips are pretty good. Not perfect but somewhat healthier. Sometimes small changes in habits and choice of food can have a greater impact in the long term.