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writes: Most nights when I get home from school I have loads of snacks and it is worrying me because I don't want to get over weight. Like tonight, I have a packet of crisps, ice cream and a biscuit. I don't intend on having so many snacks but I can't help it! Any advice on how to control myself or anything? Reply to this Question
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reader, sexi  +, writes (8 November 2007):
 Hi
Why dont you go out and buy some healthy foods like fruits and health biscuit etc then when you feel like snacking you can grab one of those. I think you should try and keep yourseld occupied to prevent yourself from eating those unhealthy snacks.Hope this has helped.
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reader, Richard_EMids  +, writes (7 November 2007):
 Hi - my daughter also used to come home from school and just wanted to eat. She still does and is still at school/sixth form. She normally went for biscuits, cake, bowls of cereal or chocolate snack bars. She would then be annoyed with herself for eating them later on. Here's what I did to help her:
My opinion was that she went for these types of foods because they were instantly available - no waiting/no preparation etc. So I made sure there was ready washed and cut celery and carrot in the fridge so she could eat instantly when she walked in. I changed mealtime as well.
I used to have dinner ready at about 6.00pm. I now aim to have dinner ready by 4.45pm (she gets in at 4.00pm normally). So when she comes in - she has a few carrots and celery which is enough until dinner.
This is OK for me because I am normally home in the afternoon but this may not fit in with your family. However, you could do the celery/carrot yourself the night before, I normally do enough for 2-3 days.
The other thing I would say though is that unless you already have a problem with weight and know that you are gaining weight every month, you shouldn't get too concerned because you will find your weight and shape changes a lot at the 12-16 age range. You don't need to count calories - just eat healthy natural foods and you can't go too far wrong. Avoid the processed foods that are manufactured like cakes, biscuits, ice cream, sweets, crisps and go for bananas, apples, oranges and other fruits, or maybe things like raw carrot, celery, raw cauliflower, raw peas. Nuts - peanuts, cashews, chestnuts, brazil nut. Dried fruit - sultanas, raisins, apricots, bananas. Even a bowl of muesli. If you have time and want something hot - you can't beat beans on toast - but use wholemeal bread and don't butter it. Or marmite on wholemeal toast. Hope this helps.
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reader, kenny + ♥, writes (7 November 2007):
 Reading your post took me back to when i used to get home from school, i used to have the munchies big time. I think i used to have a pack of crumpets, the maybe some crisps. Luckily i was one of those kids who never put on any weight, mainy because i was always full of beans, and also did alot of sports. If you are really worried about it then change what you are eating for something healthier. Chop some fruit up like a bannana, apple, pear, ect into segements and pour a yougurt over it all, its really tasty and healthy too. Or foods that keep your hunger locked away for longer like a bowl of porridge. Or have a baguel with peanut butter. Also drinking alot of water will curb your hunger too.
Hope this helps x
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