How to break eating at night habit

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  • Laruto
    Laruto Posts: 23 Member
    livenfree45 wrote: »
    find something that will keep you busy, I aim for reading a book, magazines don't work very well, but a good book you don't want to put down, works wonders, or play a video game, a few years ago I finally started playing candy crush, it was very addicting, I didn't want to stop to go find food

    I second the video games! When I play xbox snacking actually annoys me bc of having to constantly wipe my hand before touching controller again. Keeps u distracted! Plus drinking lots of water helps or sucking on a hard candy etc
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I eat dinner around 8:30 in the evening with my wife after my kids have gone to bed..we usually eat and watch a little t.v. and then go to bed so no late night snacking.
  • SpanishFusion
    SpanishFusion Posts: 261 Member
    I save half of my calories for my dinner meal. I then feel satisfied. I hate to eat late because that messes with my sleep, but I also hate going to bed hungry. If I want something after dinner, it's usually hot herbal tea. No calories and it satisfies my cravings.
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    Sip water / tea
    Keep busy so you don't think about it.
    It's hard to begin with but once you break the habit, it becomes easier.
  • JoRumbles
    JoRumbles Posts: 262 Member
    Take a long hot bath
  • jennybearlv
    jennybearlv Posts: 1,519 Member
    I start my logging day at 6 pm. That way my biggest meal of the day is logged first, and if I go a little crazy with the late night snacks I've got all the next day to get in some extra walking.
  • kenyonhaff
    kenyonhaff Posts: 1,377 Member
    Plan your evening snack just as much as dinner. Putting some structure into your eating avoids going rogue.

    I try to have 2-3 snack choices on hand for evening snacks because I seem to do best having a range of choices. If I feel too constricted in choice I tend to rebel. Against myself. Ugh.
  • frankiesgirlie
    frankiesgirlie Posts: 669 Member
    I’ve learned not to make it a nightly battle with myself not to snack. It’s quite natural to feel like eating at the end of the day when things start to quiet down and slow down. I just budget for it. Prelog my anticipated snacks(they’re basically the same everyday anyway).
    For me, knowing that I have a bowl of popcorn and a fudge pop on the horizon for later, makes me more likely to eat a lean healthy dinner rather than having pizza. Even though I sometimes have pizza too. LOL.
  • Javimonster
    Javimonster Posts: 9 Member
    I know the struggle, these last couple of weeks I have been able to curb the cravings with a bowl of steamed veggies with some popcorn seasoning. It's tasty enough to stop the hunger and let me go to sleep.
  • JeromeBarry1
    JeromeBarry1 Posts: 10,179 Member
    Read this discussion http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10613774/the-importance-of-willpower-for-weight-loss#latest

    Because what you're describing, @gcaracciolo2 , is the classic sign of willpower depletion.
  • NoxeemaJackson
    NoxeemaJackson Posts: 102 Member
    Some strategies:
    (this one is my favorite)
    Go to bed.
    Just...go to bed.

    If that's not possible, put on yoru pjs, or take ashower or bath, brush your teeth...get yourself ready for bed.
    And get away from the kitchen, read a book in bed, or just stay away from the kitchen.

    SAve some claories for a night time snack or treat.

    Also, I like to drink hot tea, or hot water with lemon, something to sip on after dinner.

    Night time eating is hard to beat, but you can do it!

  • zorbaru
    zorbaru Posts: 1,077 Member
    i have this same issue. i try to ensure i have some calories left over. although my problem isnt the habit of snacking, my issue is feeling hungry at night time. i dont want to eat but i get that nag in my stomach that wont let me sleep unless i eat something. if i have no calories left i will down some water.

    in desperate situations i will just let myself go over. 100 or 200 calories over once or twice a week isnt going to make you gain weight. even at 200 over MFP goal you are 300 under maintenance.
  • 01189998819991197253Z
    01189998819991197253Z Posts: 560 Member
    01189998819991197253Z wrote: »
    Things that keep your hands busy work great for me. I used to knit hats or crochet blankets until i broke the habit. Arm knitting is fun as it works up very fast and no purl stitch.

    Woo.... really. .. I'd pay good money to see anyone complete just one purl stitch with their arms... good luck with that.
  • 14apfigley641
    14apfigley641 Posts: 30 Member
    I drink a slimfast a couple hours after dinner. It's satisfies my sweet craving and satisfies me until I go to bed.

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