100 things to do other than mindless eating during the storm

When you’re house-bound because of bad weather, it’s easy to let boredom or stress get the best of you — and mindless eating ensues. To make matters worse, being at home means easy access to all the goodies you have on hand. Is it any wonder that over-snacking goes hand-in-hand with storms?

There is no magic pill to cure that, but distraction and staying busy helps a lot. So, to that end, I’ve created a list of 100 things to do at home instead of mindless eating during and after a storm. They are listed in no particular order.

Be sure to Pin so you have it for the next storm!

1. Do one of my on-demand exercise classes
2. Text a friend
3. Call a family member
4. Play a game
5. Blast music and dance
6. Yoga
7. Do an exercise video
8. Read a book
9. Write a journal entry
10. Draw a picture
11. Make lists
12. Play with kids/pets
13. Do your hobby
14. Listen to a podcast
15. Stretch
16. Meal prep for the week ahead
17. Give yourself a mani/pedi
18. Walk up and down stairs for exercise
19. Walk around house
20. Organize your piles
21. Clean out a closet
22. Work on crafts
23. Get meal ideas from blogs or cookbooks
24. Redecorate a room
25. Do squats
26. Make future plans
27. Plan next vacation
28. Write a letter
29. Connect on social media
30. Shop online
31. Facetime a friend
32. Vacuum the house
33. Update phone software/apps
34. Play an instrument
35. Do a crossword puzzle
36. Browse magazines
37. Tax prep
38. Catch up on filing
39. Watch TV
40. Update resume/LinkedIn
41. Watch a movie
42. Do something you’ve put off
43. Lift weights
44. Clean out garage
45. Take an online course
46. Read an industry journal
47. Research volunteer opportunities
48. Check on an older person
49. Give yourself a facial
50. Deep condition your hair
51. Listen to the radio
52. Make a wish list on Amazon
53. Try out a new piece of exercise gear
54. Find a new online exercise class to try, and register
55. Make goals for the coming year
56. Download new music
57. Create a workout playlist
58. Put together a puzzle
59. Take a nap
60. Soak in the tub
61. Have a pillow fight
62. Help a neighbor
63. Chew gum instead of snacking
64. Walk the dog
65. Clean out your car
66. Back up your digital files
67. Organize your photos
68. Water the plants
69. Do the laundry
70. Bag clothes that don’t fit, to donate
71. Research upcoming concerts/shows and buy a ticket
72. Attack the attic
73. Dust everything
74. Clean the bathroom
75. Rearrange furniture
76. Color in a coloring book
77. Read to a child
78. Learn a foreign language
79. Look up an old friend
80. Blog
81. Mend something that needs repairing
82. Meditate
83. Daydream
84. Take storm photos (safely)
85. Read the newspaper
86. Create a vision board
87. Download a new app
88. Learn new software
89. Watch a TED talk online
90. Wash the curtains
91. Throw away old medications
92. Clean out the junk drawer
93. Shop in your own closet: create new outfit combinations
94. Watch a DIY video on YouTube
95. Organize your recipes
96. Plan meals for the month
97. Update computer software
98. Write a letter
99. Find new podcasts to subscribe to
100. Hire a personal trainer to help you achieve your goals

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