Refresh yourself by taking a shower or brushing and flossing your teeth. Become more physically active. Work on a favorite hobby such as gardening, sewing, painting, or woodcarving. Keep a list of enjoyable activities handy and choose one to do. Keep your list posted in a strategic spot, have the materials you need handy, and refer to it when the urge to snack occurs.
Water suppresses the appetite naturally and helps the body metabolize stored fat.
Studies have shown that a decrease in water intake will cause an increase of fat deposits while an increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits. Drinking enough water is the best treatment for fluid retention. When the body gets less water, it perceives that as a threat to survival and begins to actually retain water. Water is stored outside the cells and hence, swollen feet, hands and ankles happen. An overweight person needs more water than a thin person does.