Looking for suggestions

I had my surgery April 5. 2005 and I am doing very good except for one thing. When I get home from work and start cooking dinner I keep nibbling. Does anyone have any ideas how to get rid of this bad habit? I might start chewing gum while I cook. Thanks, Lynn

Lynn - what if you ate a healthy snack either right before you leave work, or on your way home. bty - I'm one of the bad girls who chews gum. I've always chewed gum in between meals so I wouldn't snack. Now, I still chew gum, I just enjoy it. Hugs, Laurie

I am very tempted to eat at that time also. I just tell myself in just 10 minutes then I can enjoy the food at dinner. The idea that you are aware of the time you are struggling is helpful. After snacking do you eat less at dinner? I am afraid that I will spoil my appetite by snacking while preparing dinner. Take care, Janice