How to stop those cravings?

emmabab
emmabab Posts: 2
edited November 10 in Motivation and Support
I dont eat particuarly badly, its late night food which is my downfall. My parents dont understand, they just think I'm eating because I'm bored. My stomach is genuinely rumbling again once its 9 o'clock!

Apart from drinking lots of water, what else can I do to stop myself from snacking?

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  • ArwenP
    ArwenP Posts: 53 Member
    Don’t stop snacking, just do it smart. Make your dinner a little smaller to save some calories for later and then you can have a healthy snack a couple of hours before bed. Think lean protein or veggies.
  • Shadowleigh
    Shadowleigh Posts: 2 Member
    This may sound silly, but it seems to work for me. I brush my teeth. Then, I don't want to eat anything because I have that nice fresh feeling. Best wishes!
  • firedragon064
    firedragon064 Posts: 1,082 Member
    Chew gums.
    Do ESE (24 hour fasting) then you can eat all the calorie at night.
  • MommaBelvin
    MommaBelvin Posts: 130 Member
    when i feel like i need to eat even tho my stomach isnt growling i started buying gum . .. its only 5 calories and i can chew it for a few good hours so that it helps me to stop munching on other things that will rack up the calories. thats what i do maybe it can help. :)
  • ajanmillie
    ajanmillie Posts: 241 Member
    Also try the sugar free candies. I have been craving like crazy and I bought some sugar free hard candy jolly ranchers to suck on. 40 calories for I think 4 or 5 pieces. Better than hundreds of calories from binging.
  • lilojoke
    lilojoke Posts: 427 Member
    I have had great success with PGX.com capsules
  • CallieM15
    CallieM15 Posts: 910 Member
    I eat strawberries. Sweet, and pretty low in calories :)
  • reynolds33
    reynolds33 Posts: 23 Member
    I have tried several things that help. Macha Green Tea, fat-free greek yogurt sweetened with stevia, brushing my teeth and gargling with a strong mouth wash. Go to bed and get extra sleep.
  • Southpaw3612
    Southpaw3612 Posts: 86
    I agree with the above post of going to bed a little earlier and getting that good sleep. However, pushing each meal back a little later should help. If you say you are hungry a 9 pretty steady. My late night snack which is rare is a handful of dry roasted almonds.
  • ginamarie16
    ginamarie16 Posts: 4
    Please tell me more about PGX I never heard of them and how did it help you ?
  • ariant23
    ariant23 Posts: 161 Member
    i second the teeth brushing. I live in a 2 story house, so I even bought a second toothbrush for downstairs (I keep it in the kitchen), so I don't have the excuse that I'm busy with the kids downstairs. And for when I do give in, I try to have easy healthy things, like fresh berries (they are expensive, but if you can swing it, Costco has the best prices and quality where we are).
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    I dont eat particuarly badly, its late night food which is my downfall. My parents dont understand, they just think I'm eating because I'm bored. My stomach is genuinely rumbling again once its 9 o'clock!

    Apart from drinking lots of water, what else can I do to stop myself from snacking?

    I have a full bowl of cereal before bed.
    It helps regulate blood sugar and I stay asleep all night.
    BTW...i lose fat too!
  • lilojoke
    lilojoke Posts: 427 Member
    Go to PGX.com

    It has helped me in many ways. It has lessened my food cravings and it has kind of made me lose interest on food when I do take it. Its a fiber supplement matrix.

    Good stuff and well worth it.
  • Helloitsdan
    Helloitsdan Posts: 5,564 Member
    Go to PGX.com

    It has helped me in many ways. It has lessened my food cravings and it has kind of made me lose interest on food when I do take it. Its a fiber supplement matrix.

    Good stuff and well worth it.


    I dont know...If I cant eat the product or get a list of what in it....

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    And this sounds like fun!!!!

    Ingredients are not clearly listed and explained individually
    Minor side effects include gas, bloating, loose stools, and constipation
    Ordering through the official website is not possible, but PGX is available in most health stores all over North America
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    How about eating the correct combination of calories and macronutrients and just not being hungry?
    How many of you are on the 1200 calories or "eat below the BMR" diet?
  • ArwenP
    ArwenP Posts: 53 Member

    How about eating the correct combination of calories and macronutrients and just not being hungry?
    How many of you are on the 1200 calories or "eat below the BMR" diet?


    This is what I'm doing. I don't always stay below my 1200/BMR, but it does push me to exercise when I want to eat more.
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