How do YOU stop late night cravings?

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  • dwh77tx
    dwh77tx Posts: 513 Member
    I have started weighing daily in the AM and this is what has helped me, seriously. If I eat desserts and snacks, it will show on the scale (for me) in the AM. I chew gum to keep me busy at night.
  • Joehenny
    Joehenny Posts: 1,222 Member
    There's this thing called "taking my happy *kitten* to sleep" I discovered awhile back mid-diet.
  • phyllisgehrke
    phyllisgehrke Posts: 238 Member
    I always save 100-200 Calories at night for my nighttime snacking.

    I like my Dannon Light and Fit Coconut Vanilla yogurt with 1 low fat graham cracker crushed over it. Taste like a dessert

    I eat every 3 hours even if it is just a snack.
    So I don't get too hungry

    Hope this helps.
    Also Drink your 8 glasses of water.
  • Mariposa_Lily
    Mariposa_Lily Posts: 38 Member
    Keep small, healthy snacks on hand. For example, my local store sells 100 calorie mini-cliff bars, 100 calorie packs of nuts, and 100 calorie bags of microwave popcorn. Kashi granola bars are around 140 calories. Two stalks of celery with a Tbsp of peanut butter is 110 calories. A half cup of frozen yogurt is around 100 calories. Mini bags of baked Doritos have 90 calories.

    Can you tell I know my small snacks? My hubby is a night owl, which means I'm often up late, too. And, if I'm not in bed by 11:30, my tummy will actually start to growl, and I can't sleep with a rumbly tummy. So, I eat what I'm craving--sweet, or salty, and often crunchy. I just try to keep it small.
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    I keep enough calories so that I can take a snack to bed with me...... Best of Luck
  • phechan3
    phechan3 Posts: 60
    I usually have a small snack sometime between 10pm-1am. I still count it for the same day even if it's past midnight. I'm a late to sleep, late to rise sort of person so this schedule works for me.
  • Nissi51
    Nissi51 Posts: 381 Member
    Eat adequate protein, carbs and fat throughout the day.
    Eliminate processed foods
    Get adequate sleep each night
    Hydrate
    Plan a treat each week
    Schedule a re-feed day
    ... And when all fails sugar free gum and a litre of water until craving passes... Or have un-planned treat and adjust
  • kathleenjoyful
    kathleenjoyful Posts: 210 Member
    I used to be a late night binger. Because I mostly work out in the evenings and get home for dinner late, I allow myself a lot more calories in the evening - often up to 1000, for dinner and snacks after dinner. I usually stop snacking around 10pm, and then drink a cup of tea instead if I still feel like eating (I usually don't). Eating late at night and eating more has had no impact on my weight loss. A late night snack for me is usually a couple of squares of raw chocolate and some frozen yoghurt.
  • moondawg14
    moondawg14 Posts: 249 Member
    Okay, in the summer this is my number one problem. I ate way over my calorie goal today because I have to add all my night eating from last night,to today. I want to know how you all deal with it. Maybe even how you don't get so hungry at night anyways.

    I brush my teeth. Then I know that if I eat, I will have to brush my teeth again.
  • kittycatmeowmeow
    kittycatmeowmeow Posts: 90 Member
    I have now replaced my late night eating with a new habit of having a hot cup of tea or if im feeling really munchy, a milo :)
  • naijabella_edu
    naijabella_edu Posts: 8
    Change Or Develop A LateNight Ritual That Consists Of Brushing, Flossing Ur Teeth. All The Hard Work Will Make U Dread Putting Anything In It Mouth But Water. The Minty Freshness Will Last All Night And Serve As A Reminder Not To Ruin All It Hard Work. Be Sure To Drink A Nice Talk Glass Of Water. I Do A Big Gulp Size Cup Of Water With Lime.
  • chikoboo
    chikoboo Posts: 18
    I drink buckets of water whenever I eat so it fills me up more, add chia seeds to a few meals and always set a cut off time for eating and then brush and mouthwash your teeth. That always helps me, that and a packet of sugarfree mints I can chew on when the cravings hit
  • seltzermint555
    seltzermint555 Posts: 10,740 Member
    Maybe this was mentioned, but for some reason brushing my teeth when I have a craving helps limit or eliminate it...

    This works for me too.

    I've never been a snacker, period, so I might be missing the whole point of this thread because of that.

    I don't believe late night eating is horrible, or anything, but I finish up my daily calories at dinner and then I consider my kitchen closed. I floss, brush, and even if I stay up for many more hours, I don't eat again.

    Sometimes I'll make my fiance a little snack but I'm just not tempted to because I've either already reached my daily calories or anything I can think of to snack on would send me way over on sugar, so I'll wait and have it the next day even if I work it into my lunch or dinner meal.
  • vintagegirl3
    vintagegirl3 Posts: 49 Member
    I don't know if this works for anyone else but I drink water with a Crystal Light packet in it. The water fills me up and the flavour satisfies the craving.
  • KMasz
    KMasz Posts: 2,721 Member
    Depending on how long I plan to stay awake, I will just brush my teeth. I absolutely HATE the taste of most things after brushing my teeth so it prevents me from eating.
  • lisamarie1780
    lisamarie1780 Posts: 432 Member
    go to bed and don't get up until it's morning!
  • Melissa22G
    Melissa22G Posts: 847 Member
    Taco Bell

    Or, I eat a big meal before dinner. Drink lots of water.
  • RaineMarie
    RaineMarie Posts: 158 Member
    I like having an after-dinner snack, so I plan for it. But other than that, I just keep myself busy until I fall asleep. In the evenings I will read a book or work on a craft project - keeps my hands and my brain busy. And has the bonus of relaxing me before bed, too, so that I fall asleep easier. :)
  • fruitlessbanana
    fruitlessbanana Posts: 24
    Going to bed early sounds so simple but it actually worked last night, awesome! Thanks for answering everyone (:

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