after school snacking!

I eat pretty good during breakfast and lunch, but when I come home from school, I just eat A LOT! I try and stay away from the kitchen but i always end up eating tons of food. Any tips on how to stay away from the food?!

keep yourself busy/occupied. do your homework? go on a walk? try not to think about food.

also try to have a good sized snack when you get home that has fiber and protein to keep you full for longer. maybe a protein shake or banana with peanut butter or fruit (fiber) and a cheese stick (protein) or tuna salad if you like it. 

i have this problem too...im busy in school and away from being able to snack constantly so im fine but when i get home, the food is right there and i attack it.

Thanks sarah!

Yeah, and my mom likes to buy us really bad junk food so I'm going to start going to the store with her and but more healthy foods.

I have the same problem but with me, it's snacking after lunch and before dinner. I bought myself a popcorn maker today because air popped popcorn is yummy, filling and low-cal.

I have the same problem as you ( and I'm a lot older LOL)  I work in the school system. This is how I cope with that time: I have a glass of skim milk ( helps to stabilize Blood sugar I'm not a big lunch eater) before I leave school. I leave school and go straight to the gym - not hungry when I finally arrive at home, I go for a walk, eat a 100 calorie bag of popcorn, get on my treadmill at home, make a cup of coffee and savor 1 piece of dark chocolate with it.

My suggestion would be to use that time for your exercise - it keeps me from eating.

Thanks everyone for the tips!

Just eat some fruit and alot of water. And then occupy your mind , go for a walk or do homework or something. :)