Any tips to curb evening snacking..

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  • dgclip1981
    dgclip1981 Posts: 6
    I know this sounds crazy, but it happened to me last night. I had the urge to eat a Twinkie and I wanted popcorn too. Somewhere I heard that if you visualize eating, you will eat less. So, I gave it a try. I closed my eyes and acted like I was eating a Twinkie, mouth movements and everything. By the time I was done, I forgot about my craving and continued to watch TV. Not sure if that will work in the future, but it worked last night and that counts for something. Just give it a try and see what happens.
  • Jellyphant
    Jellyphant Posts: 1,400 Member
    I used to peel open a navel orange until I realized how much sugar they contain. :/ Now, I just stick it out till morning or chug water.
  • hikingmonk
    hikingmonk Posts: 134 Member
    Green tea does have caffeine, albeit much less than black tea or coffee. If you are sensitive to the effects of caffeine then buy the decaf variety or go herbal. A nice cup of chamomile tea is very relaxing in the evening.

    Great suggestions here. I struggle in the evenings as well.
  • TourThePast
    TourThePast Posts: 1,753 Member
    A cup of tea! Helps get me sleepy and curb cravings. I'm having some right now. ;)
    I found I was drinking so much tea, it was affecting my ability to get to sleep, so I bit the bullet and bought decaf. Have to say I can't really tell much difference.

    My main strategy though is to keep busy. Started out to get fit, now losing weight, and am ending up with a tidier house and more organised life!
  • Crystal817
    Crystal817 Posts: 2,021 Member
    A cup of tea! Helps get me sleepy and curb cravings. I'm having some right now. ;)
    I found I was drinking so much tea, it was affecting my ability to get to sleep, so I bit the bullet and bought decaf. Have to say I can't really tell much difference.

    My main strategy though is to keep busy. Started out to get fit, now losing weight, and am ending up with a tidier house and more organised life!

    I drink sleepy time vanilla. Makes my eyelids heavy.
  • pjrisher
    pjrisher Posts: 152
    I brush my teeth to try to void that evening craving sometimes.
  • Smurfette64
    Smurfette64 Posts: 64
    I find the easiest way to curb a craving after meals (and especially later at night while watching tv) is simply to clean my teeth believe it or not - having that fresh minty taste in my mouth is enough :)
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