Struggling at Dinner/Evening

Sp1nGoddess

This is a great article about why even diet soda can make you fat.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20075358-10391704.html

It's not as tasty as Dr. Pepper but when I get bored with water I drink sparkling mineral water with a splash of juice.

jah7700

Same problem... As some other have stated, since I'm at work during the day I only eat what I bring so it's kind of a forced diet. It's when I get home that I have the issue.

What I found helps me:
- Drink water not sodas during the day, then if I'm craving something around 3 or 4 that nothing satiates I go ahead and have my diet DP
- Snack on something right before I leave work, fruit/nuts/small portion of chips/etc... That way I have the entire drive home for that snack to help curb my appetite
- Plan my calories so when I eat extra at night I don't go over my calories for the day

Hope that helps... You're doing great and will figure out what works best for you!

mrsredneckmorris

I find that if I don't eat enough protein for breakfast or lunch I am starving and do the same thing as you.
Not sure what you are eating, but maybe try adding some more protein and carbs that take longer to digest - in turn making you feel fuller longer

myshell26

Make sure to eat foods high in fiber and protein for breakfast and lunch. Cutting out the soda at the beginning of the day will definitely help. I found that I can beat my after dinner sweet tooth with a cup of fat free milk and 2 tbs of sugar free hershey's syrup (I like strawberry, but most prefer chocolate). I make sure to take just a little gulp every few minutes to make it last as long as possible. I also take care to eat all my meals very slowly and drink 8 cups of water each day. This helps me feel full. Yogurt, nuts (especially pistachios and almonds) and fruit make great snacks.

myshell26

Also when do you typically work out?

myshell26

I have the same type of problem but with my dinner portion... Its so hard when there is just more there...

When there is more food and no one to eat it, try waiting 3 hours. If you still want it then it eat. Most of the time you'll find that you won't want it and you can save it for lunch the next day.

jrich1

I eat every 2-3 hours so I am never hungry and just plan out all my meals

SaucyPeas

My schedule changes so my work out times change but its mostly in the morning and in the evening. I try and walk the dogs in the morning for a 35 minute walk and sometimes do cardio then too. In the evenings its back to another dog walk and either some cycling or wii fitness.