If there were an 8th sin…this would be it. How many of you are guilty of eating out of boredom? I know at some point in your lives you must have done this. Maybe you were watching a movie and munching out or perhaps surfing the web and eat junk. On some level everyone has done this during some time of their lives. This could quite possibly be the deal break between getting that beach body vs beer belly.

Never fear healthtipper does have some good tips to help you avoid breaking your nutriotional requirements.

1) Drink water instead of reaching for that bag of chips. Water is an essential requirement to help flush away toxins and keep your system clean. It also help to fill your belly preventing you from wanting to eat junk.

2) Chew gum. For some of us we are addicted to bad habbits. And in this case it might just be habbit for you to eat, so chewing gum will help your mouth stay busy.

3) Idle mind makes a hungry body. If you are constantly sitting around with nothing to do or stimulate your mind or body you may just result to eating food to keep yourself occupied. Recognize this and keep yourself active. Get off the couch and do something! Anything is better than nothing.

4) Dont sit around is sweat pants. Sitting around in your stretchy clothes is a great way to decieve yourself. You are not doing yourself any favors. If you sit around in your clothes that you would wear out like your jeans and a fitted t shirt it will help remind you that your body is not a garbage can that needs to filled with trash.

5) Choose the right snacks. No one is saying not to eat but if you know that you are a habitual muncher then chosing the right stuff to eat will take you and your body a long way. Get rid of the chocolate and cookies and go for the carrots and celery.

These are just a few things that may help to keep you away from eating out of boredom. We want to hear your ideas as well.