How do you beat the munchies late at night, anyone?

mlbackus

I eat dinner at around 7and go to bed at 12... Nightowl over here... But I get the munchies and don't know how I can stop it... Any ideas?

dklibert

I usually have a yogurt or I have been making slushies at night. 1 cup of fruit, 1/2 cup water, two cups of ice, sweetener of choice(honey, maple syrup, splenda); blend until smooth. My fav right now it cherry with a few drops of almond extract. https://buzzfeed.com/alixtraeger/cool-off-with-one-of-these-delicious-no-sugar-added-slushies?utm_term=.ipGLaRX0W#.rtRMb53rg

Debmal77

I always save calories during the day so I can have a snack at night. That usually helps me to stay sated.

dklibert

Also a cup of decaf coffee sometimes fits the bill. I am into cold brews now. They have some natural sweetness and don't require as much sweetener as hot coffee.

L1zardQueen

Sugar free gum

betterjude

I save three Brazil nuts to nibble. I have also made sure my evening meal provides more of my calories from fat which helps. There is also the psychological side! Habit of eating at night is hard to break, but by visualising lying asleep and getting bigger, heavier , overnight has helped me stick to my permitted foods at the right time xx good luck xxx

Zalophus5

I recommend smoking earlier, so you have the munchies at dinner time XD

No, seriously, night owl here as well, I always have to eat something at midnight or 1 am. What I do is save some extra calories for the night, break dinner into three or four smaller meals that I can munch on at different night times. Nuts are a good idea for the last meal, also fruit like an apple. It makes me sleep like a baby. I consume absurd amounts of coffee, so that also helps me (2 calories a cup!)

earlnabby

I always budget for late night snacks. I know I will want something so I make sure I have something.

TeethOfTheHydra

I would not eat within an hour of bedtime, but I also wouldn't go five hours without eating. I'd suggest revamping your eating schedule and have a final snack closer to 9:30.

_pi3_

I'm a night owl and literally eat right before bed

I usually use self control and try not to look at food

HeidiCooksSupper

I find that I confuse tiredness and hunger. What works really well for me is just getting up and going to bed. It means I'm up earlier in the morning which gives me more time to enjoy my coffee before anyone else is up.

mjbnj0001

some fruit, perhaps fruit topped with some yogurt, or a handful of almonds (the crunchiness is satisfying).

dabearo

I like frozen berries. You have to slowly chew and suck on them. Slows me down. Helps with bored eating. And you can have what you want.

mlbackus

dklibert wrote: »

I usually have a yogurt or I have been making slushies at night. 1 cup of fruit, 1/2 cup water, two cups of ice, sweetener of choice(honey, maple syrup, splenda); blend until smooth. My fav right now it cherry with a few drops of almond extract. https://buzzfeed.com/alixtraeger/cool-off-with-one-of-these-delicious-no-sugar-added-slushies?utm_term=.ipGLaRX0W#.rtRMb53rg

Oh I need to try this... Thank you!

mlbackus

Tiny_Dancer_in_Pink wrote: »

Sugar free gum

Haha.....

CHERHUN

My favorite thing to have is a cup of chai tea made from tea bags no sugar no cream just the chai tea

ambermartin290

I like to have hummus and wholemeal pitta bread whilst watching my programmes as I tend to eat dinner with the kids around 5:30 and am hungry again by 9. I find it works as it takes a bit longer to eat, same as fat free yogurt. If I still feel peckish after a snack I'll just keep drinking cold bottled water