Most of my calories in snacks at night?

Makoce

I used to be this way too. When I'm home, I limit myself to one snack after dinner now. I plan all of my days in advance too, which helps me always make sure I have room for what I want. It's going to be tough at first to get out of the habit, but you definitely will with time. In the meantime, chew gum, drink lots of water, etc. after your one snack.

I plan them in advance...but I always end up changing stuff.

Like right now I just finished dinner and Im stuffed .. and now I went and got some chips even though Im full. >:(

Angelivh

I have the same issue. The only thing that really works for me is completely eliminating the temptation. I can't have stuff like chips, cookies, or candies in the house.

dmt4641

I have definitely had this problem and is how I gained the weight I want to lose. You have to figure out what need this late night snacking is fulfilling for you. For some people, it relieves boredom, for some it is emotional eating to avoid down time thinking about things they want to think about. For some it is stress release or rewards at the end of a long day. Figure out the snacking is doing for you, and try to replace the snacking behavior with a more positive behavior that serves the same purpose. If you are just bored, find something you enjoy doing. If it is emotional eating, you may have to actually work through the issues you want to avoid. If it is rewarding yourself, take a bath, paint your nails, etc. I think for me it was just a habit that I combined with tv for entertainment. I now play games on the ipad while I watching tv sometimes if I feel the need to do something while watching tv.

Makoce

I have the same issue. The only thing that really works for me is completely eliminating the temptation. I can't have stuff like chips, cookies, or candies in the house.

Unfortunately I live with 3 other people who dont want to change their habits

yguerne

I can relate. I like to munch at night. Keep yourself busy. Find something to do and your mind won't be going towards food. Anything you can do with your hands is great, and if it engages your whole body, even better. Knit, keep an art journal, paint, put a puzzle together, visit with a friend, exercise-- you get the picture, just find something you like to do. If you tend to sit down and watch TV, just make sure your hands are busy. This is what I do and the time passes without me thinking of food most nights. In fact, when I do this on the weekend, I have to pay attention to get my five meals in otherwise I will be so engrossed in my activity I will forget. Good luck! I hope you figure out something that works for you.

vox779

Have similar issues. Sounds like a fiber thing, actually. Two things have helped me...

1. Lowfat Popcorn (with different seasonings) - super high in fiber, super low in calories... you can do a whole bag for under 300 calories.

2. Fiber supplement (yuck! but it works, have it with or soon after dinner) - makes up for the general lack of fiber in our diets, which contributes to the sense of hunger.

It helps get me to the "full belly feeling." Otherwise, I'm in danger of binge eating, too.

I hope that helps you.

fificrazy

Wouldn't really consider it a binge- you're just honoring your normal hunger cues in a period of refueling. Actually, sounds a lot of like "intermittent fasting".

I also do this, but it's works for me (or else I have a hard time falling asleep and then wake up early.) If it didn't though, I'd try to create a new after dinner routine. Like, leave the house, run some errands, take a bath, find a project to do, bond with my pets, do craft things. Force myself to wait until a breakfast, give it a few weeks time, and see if I still want to go back to night eating or if my new routine sticks!

steffipaulina

Honestly, my body just gets hungrier at night. So I eat my calories accordingly. If I don't eat a big meal at night I end up awake at 4am and eating something. It's just how I am and I adjust accordingly.

I know a lot of people will tell you to drink tea and this and that but if you're actually hungry drinking tea will only help for 10 minutes.

It's better to listen to your body than to go against it and eventually binge.

BeckyMBisMe

Drink some herbal tea, fills you up, and is warming. You can make it sweet if sweets are what you crave.

Unfortunately I don't like tea.
Or maybe I havent found the right flavor of tea ( Any recommendations? )

-- but I really don't like any kind of hot beverage.

My favorite herbal tea is Celestial Seasonings "Bengal Spice" I have a large mug every evening. One tea bag will do. It's full of flavor. I like mine with 1 level tsp of sugar. The whole mug of tea has only 15 calories (from the sugar) and is very filling. If you don't care for hot beverages you could make it ahead of time and let is cool and pour over a couple ice cubes.
I hope you can find away to get this under control. good luck

Makoce

Thanks guys.

sunnyeuphoria

Maybe try convincing the other people in your household to choose snacks or junk food that they like but you don't care much for... that way they will have their habit but not entice you. This is what I do... I know that I cannot have oatmeal cream pies or brownies around.... I wont be able to stop thinking about them.... but I really don't care for oreos, potato chips or soda... so those things don't bother me a bit to have them around. I love beef jerky so when I get some, I portion it out into baggies, and allow myself one baggy a night to chew on.... and then if I still want more to eat I have to eat steamed veggies.... I find that pre-portioning something helps in not feeling like I have to finish the whole bag.
Of course, you could always get one of those Rubbermaid bins and keep all the junk food in it and slap a lock with a combination on it and only let the other peeps in the house know the number. You cant eat it if you cant get to it ! :laugh: