Cant stop eating at night

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  • cw822
    cw822 Posts: 107
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    I've read all the posts related to this topic. I do sooooo well during the day, blah blah blah. I cannot stop stuffing my mouth at night....no matter how hard I try. Starts at 6pm and doesn't stop till 10pm................... do I have to go outside and tie myself to a tree. :( help.

    At the very least, remove all unhealthy snacks and replace them with better options (veggies, raw nuts, etc)from your kitchen - that way if you are unable to refrain from eating you will at least be consuming good options.
  • annetteh145
    annetteh145 Posts: 38 Member
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    It may be that you aren't eating enough during the day, that's how it is for me at least...
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,293 Member
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    Research Intermittent fasting (IF) and just don't eat most of the day and save all your cals for an 8 hour window.
  • thatgirlkellib
    thatgirlkellib Posts: 150 Member
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    Drinking something warm helps me, or I do a workout during my favorite Tv show which is after dinner and after I feel hungry so I drink a cup of milk with sugar free chocolate syrup and it makes me feel satisfied... but then my husband is next to me and is eating a huge bowl of sugary cereal....I sometime steal a bite or two:happy:
  • Happymelz
    Happymelz Posts: 536 Member
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    I just plan for night eating...because I'm going to do it anyway.
    Breakfast and lunch I can pretty much control my food options, and I always try to save about 200 calories for after dinner because I know I'll want cereal or froyo. :)

    Don't deprive yourself. Just plan for what is going to happen anyway. :)

    Also...eat more protein with dinner maybe?
  • spamantha57
    spamantha57 Posts: 674 Member
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    I always eat at night. Just plan for it.
    It's not the time of day you eat, it's what you eat throughout the day.
    I can't go to sleep hungry.
  • bassaniobroke
    bassaniobroke Posts: 36 Member
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    I've read all the posts related to this topic. I do sooooo well during the day, blah blah blah. I cannot stop stuffing my mouth at night....no matter how hard I try. Starts at 6pm and doesn't stop till 10pm................... do I have to go outside and tie myself to a tree. :( help.
    Same with me.
  • cohenida
    cohenida Posts: 20 Member
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    I have similar a problem. I have difficulty just before bedtime. Then I want something sweet. It is so hard to resist. I joined the 4 week challenge and one of my goals in the challenge is to stop doing that. We are on our 2nd week now and I managed to control it so far because of that goal in that challenge. Keep trying. You will find a way.
  • bassaniobroke
    bassaniobroke Posts: 36 Member
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    sounds like good idea.
  • stormyxpony
    stormyxpony Posts: 157 Member
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    I do the same thing....It's a BAD habit. I need help also.
  • str1ne
    str1ne Posts: 69 Member
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    Everyone is different, and while these are all good suggestions, in your situation I'd try leaving room in your daily intake for snacks and having low calorie snacks available. I have to have something at night while working or watching tv, so at 9pm (if I can hold out that long) I have a bag of Jollytime 94% fat free popcorn. 275 calories for the large bag, or 100 calories for the mini bags. If I have to have something sweet I have off brand Honey Nut Cheerios (120 calories per cup). Check your favorite brand of cereal, low sugar, and you might be surprised how many you could have with a low calorie count.
  • bassaniobroke
    bassaniobroke Posts: 36 Member
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    I ran into this problem last night.. I'd almost hit my calorie goal after dinner, and had about 50 calories left. I made myself some hot water and dropped a chicken bouillon low sodium cube in it.. tastes like chicken broth. Was very satisfying, and only 5 calories per 8 oz.
    Sounds good. just 5 calories to deceive your desire.
  • xDinMammax
    xDinMammax Posts: 11
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    I used to binge like crazy at night, because I take medications that trigger my hunger something horrible. Solution? I gave in. Now I eat a plain omelette with one whole egg and two egg whites (just over 100 calories) and/or a protein bar (200 calories) when the meds kick in. I've tried going cold turkey many times, but I just can't do it. I've tried hot drinks, I've tried cold drinks, eating dinner late, having several small meals throughout the day...
  • ccmzone2013
    ccmzone2013 Posts: 177 Member
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    Drink water....it works ;)
  • bassaniobroke
    bassaniobroke Posts: 36 Member
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    I eat less through the day because I'm sooo busy so I eat those calories at night and works out fine , still losing weight and inches, plus I go to the gym at night and eat when I get home.
    Cool if you are loosing weight. They say you store calories in your body if you go to bed after eating. But I will try your method.
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,012 Member
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    Drinking something warm helps me:happy:

    How YOU Doin? :love: :flowerforyou:
  • Fat2Fit145
    Fat2Fit145 Posts: 385 Member
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    I wonder if youre not eating enough during the day, and if so that may be causing you to get the munchies at night...
  • RelevantKnowledge
    RelevantKnowledge Posts: 41 Member
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    Perhaps you need to raise your calorie goal so you aren't starving at night.
  • xoeva
    xoeva Posts: 209 Member
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    As lame as this sounds . . . I brush my teeth once I've eaten whatever I had planned for the evening. Usually the prospect of having to brush them again will deter me from eating anything else.
    This...and going to bed early.... helps! Good luck
  • nmiller0813
    nmiller0813 Posts: 109
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    I'm just like you!

    What I realized is that I have to eat breakfast a lot later in the day, or skip lunch.

    I have to stay between 1400-1700 calories, and if I eat breakfast around 11am OR lunch at 5PM, then I can eat a whole other meal or snacks between 8-11PM and not go over my calorie goal.

    If you are eating betweetn 1400 - 1700 per day, you should be able to eat plenty of food and not be hungry. Just got to eat the right kinds of foods.....

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