Is the feeling stress or anxiety? Is it cramps from your period? Did you eat something unusual, like beans or spicy food? Could you be sick? (Is a stomach bug going around?) Are you interested in food because it might taste good, because you’re sad or upset, or because you want to chew something?[1] X Research source [2] X Research source
If this happens, eat right away. Carbohydrates, juices, and candies can get you sugar quickly. [3] X Research source
Stimming less, or using smaller stims Wanting to sit around Preferring things that use less mental energy (like TV and movies; not like talking, special interests, etc. )
Grumbling stomach Weakness Reduced concentration Watering mouth Mood trouble (crankiness, tearfulness)
If one food group doesn’t do it for you, try another. Maybe you can’t imagine eating bread, but you want cheese. In that case, eat cheese. Cravings are your body’s way of telling you that it needs something. If you’re craving salt or fat, eat salt or fat.
If you think you might be sick, try a mild food, like crackers.
Keep a water bottle on your desk at all times. Drink a favorite drink, like flavored water or chocolate milk. Long curly straws can make drinking more attractive, because you don’t have to lift and tilt the water bottle so much.
Nuts or trail mix Yogurt Tupperware of cereal Granola bars Bananas Bowl of fruit (raspberries, blueberries, pre-cut strawberries)
Avoid fad diets, which usually result in gaining the weight back. A fluctuating weight can hurt your metabolism. Overweight and obese people also need salt and fat. It is possible to have a deficiency in them while still being heavyset. Don’t stick to only salads - get a little dessert too. [4] X Research source
