How do you cope with your late night cravings?

ihateyoga

I always crave for sweets and snacks at night, even though I'm not hungry. How do you handle your cravings?

Polly758

Have you tried sleepytime tea with stevia?

Or maybe a little orange juice in a cup of mostly fizzy water?

nicoleisback

I drink some water then chew some sugar free gum. The water helps my tummy feel full, and the gum gives me a bit of sweetness to stop the craving. Also the act of chewing psychologically helps with the food craving

MrGonzo05

I usually eat something.

NonnyMary

I suppose you would have to budget your nutrients in order to have some sweets. or you could battle the cravings by not eating them for a time and the cravings can go away that way. Its up to you, either eat them or not eat them. Most people here try to budget for them though and seems that works the best.

I went cold turkey on some things, and now after 3 months I'm able to have them occasionally because they are something I WANT, not something I CRAVE. But im careful with what I re-introduce as I dont want to binge on them.

runs4zen

I usually eat something.

me too!

Seriously. I just make sure I keep the crappy food out of the house so when I start tearing the cabinets apart looking for junk, it's not there and I'm forced to eat something better for me.

dakotababy

I once read that cravings increase when you are sitting watching TV. It could be because of all of the food commercials that are on during TV programming can kind of subconsciously make you want to eat more.

udamom

I eat low cal snacks. Fruit usually helps. I also love Outshine frozen fruit bars and most of them only have 60-80 calories so if I eat 2 it is not so terrible.
sometimes I am terrible and sabotage my whole day though....sigh
late night cravings are hard!

donjessop

Plan for an evening snack in your diary. Make sure it fits in with everything else you've had during the day and your evening snack should help stop the cravings.

And drink lots of water.

krissy5686

I usually have a glass of water (or a cup of herbal tea) and then wait for about ten minutes. For the most part, I feel full after that. If I'm still hungry, I'll have something reasonable, like a handful of almonds. Good luck!

ashleearoha

I drink a cup of tea or two with a sweetener. I swear by that haha

NaeNaeJanae

Water, popcorn and fiber pills. The fiber and water make you fill full, and the popcorn gives something for your mouth to do.

nomeejerome

I eat pizza.

martyguy74

I usually drink an Atkins shake. It solves the sweet craving without overloading the carbs and it's a good protein boost before bedtime.

TemikaThompson

Sugar is usually what you crave at night when you are sleepy. I'm a person that has always had sugar (junk) cravings at night especially with me being a night owl and love watching TV at night. I started out from eating all the wrong things to trying to eat fruit and veggies. I found that this helped because I'm a muncher and crunching on something helped me. After doing that for awhile I don't eat as many sweets at night anymore but I do instead plan for my sweets just incase I may want something. I literally prelog my bag of M&Ms for example, ahead of time so I will have room for them. If I don't have a taste for them, I just don't eat them. I don't buy junk because if I come across it I know I will want to eat it. I use to buy 100 cal snacks but found myself eating way more than I needed. Even when my kids ask for chips or cookies, I will only get them a single serving small packet instead of a bag because I know that I will eat them otherwise. My husband has a sweet tooth after dinner big time. To keep myself in control of not wanting his snacks I keep his things in a cabinet that is very low and inconvenient to reach for myself. That way it is not out in the open and not something I would normally reach for. He also hides snacks so it doesn't affect me. Another thing I do immediately after eating is chew gum and this totalling helps me to not want junk. the taste of it disappears from my mind. There are a lot of ppl at my job that eat junk right near me so this really helps me keep it in control. When I offer me the junk I literally don't have a desire for it because of the gum :flowerforyou:

Nikoruo

I go to bed. :P If it's earlier than late night and it's just evening then have some fruit or something. find healthier alternatives that you'll like.

Smileygirl20

Sometimes brushing your teeth and having a wee drink of water helps

ihateyoga

I eat pizza.

WOW! Holy crap! That really works! I swear that's the only way to stop my late night cravings. Thanks.

camilleey

Try checking and adjusting your schedule... Do you sleep same time every night? Do you eat dinner way too early before you hit the sack?

That used to be my problem, I eat early but stay late at night. So I adjusted my sleeping pattern. I eat dinner at least 3 hours before bedtime.

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Joyella31

Welcome aboard! If you find yourself up late at night (like me) and can't go to bed, keep healthy snacks and drinks within your reach. I like to have a few pieces of watermelon. If I'm craving salt I buy the special K cracker chips, the prepackaged bags, because when you're snacking in front of the tv you tend to eat without being mindful of all you're eating. Of course, if you want something sweet, skinny cow makes good chocolate treats and low cal ice cream. If you're thirsty, water is always the best but there's also vitamin water zero, sparkling water, or crystal light. Its ok to have cravings but the important thing is not to go overboard so keep healthy snacks nearby. I hope that helps! Best wishes in your weight loss endeavors!

Articeluvsmemphis

1: go to sleep, maybe

2: drink coffee

3: eat a pickle, 0 calories, it's substance, watch the sodium though

4: eat a little of what i'm craving

runningagainstmyself

I typically swear a lot, drink 3-4 cups of water, brush my teeth, and go to sleep.

If I'm in a good mood and I have the calories left over, I'll air pop a serving of popcorn.

ninerbuff

I budget calories for eating before sleep and eat whatever I feel like not exceeding calorie limit.

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bellesouth18

I've recently started eating more in the day and less at night, doing the "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a queen, and dinner like a pauper," because I was always too hungry at night to go to bed and would end up cheating. So, I raised my calories just a bit and follow what I call the 6-5-4 or 5-4-3 method: 600 (King) +500 (Queen) +400 (Pauper) = 1500 +/- 150 calories OR 500 + 400 +300 = 1200 +/- 150 calories, depending on my activity level. Works like a charm so far and I'm not cheating at night any more.

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PippiNe

If I've already done my workout, I'll just go to bed. (Like my folks always used to say, nothing good ever happens after midnight). Otherwise I do my workout. For me, exercising often nips "cravings" in the bud. I may be bonafide hungry afterward, but I'm more likely to reach for something healthy (yogurt, cheese stick, nuts, hard boiled egg) not the junk food I was craving.

FindingAmy77

I am chewing gum right now because my house smells like pumpkin cake from dinner. Sometimes I have a sugar free hot cocoa or a sugar free jello, but gum is the best.

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ryry_

OP...I prefer to deal with my hunger pains in the AM when I am focused on work and not thinking about food. I ate about 800 calories right before bed, all within my calorie allowance and will sleep like a baby.

ballerina_tea

Going to bed hungry's never hurt me.

Donald_Dozier_50

I have calories spread throughout the 24 hours of the day because I sleep little but have calories planned already so it is no big deal. My days are also planned a day in advance so I know where I stand and know that I have calories to cover it.