Subbing carrots for the cookie jar can require you to practice mind over matter. Make mindless eating a thing of the past by keeping a few alternative activities on tap. Whether it’s getting outside for a walk, spending quality time with the family or checking a chore off the list – your new mantra will be meeting those goals.

Take up a hobby

1. Learn to play an instrument
2. Take up a craft (i.e. painting, sketching, or photography)
3. Build something
4. Start a scrapbook
5. Write a short story
6. Do some gardening

Get Outside

1. Walk around the block
2. Go for a bike ride
3. Walk to the park

Check Off Some Chores

1. Make a to-do list
2. Start a project you’ve been meaning to do
3. Clean out your closet
4. Clean out your junk drawer
5. Clean the house
6. Give the dog a bath

Take time for yourself

1. Take a relaxing bath
2. Give yourself a manicure or pedicure
3. Start a journal
4. Catch up on your reading list
5. Go Shopping

Exercise

1. Do 50 jumping jacks
2. Do some crunches
3. Go to the gym
4. Go for a jog
5. Dance