How do you get past these late night eating urges

I go to bed. You're likely hungry late at night because your body is tired and needs energy.

I do this too. I have a big glass of water and go to bed.

Right now I'm stuck on cheese and crackers Gotta kick this late nighter to the curb soon!

But some great suggestions I've received: Popcorn! Tea! Water! Celery! Carrots! Apples!

For something sweet: Sugar Free Pudding (70 cals)

That's what I do at least. Sometimes it helps, sometimes it doesn't. But it's better than chips and cookies and ice cream.

i also so have a sweet tooth i love chocolate and i have found Brookside dark chocolate pomegrante i'll eat 5 pc and awe'sssss so good and there is only 25 calories in 5 pc and it is good for you loaded in flavanol antioxidants

This is a big problem for me too!

Some tips that have helped me are...

- Brush your teeth (no one likes to eat after that!)
- Glass of water
- Reading
- Peanut butter (It actually helps you sleep too!)
- Going to sleep (The most simple one)

This is almost exactly what I do. I don't like to eat PB neat though, so instead of that I'll sometimes have a glass of milk (usually almond). I have to really think about it when I get late night eating urges. Sometimes it's just a mental hunger, but sometimes I am justifiably physically hungry & the extra calories work out OK. So far at least.

I take a little inventory -- if I'm really hungry, some fat free milk mixed with a scoop of protein powder. If I'm not, sugar free hard candies -- lemon and cinnamon seem to work best. Usually after two of them I'm good.

I like to have either a bowl of wholegrain cereal or a bowl of oatmeal with cocoa powder so it's like a dessert...it really is working for me right now and I'm still staying under my calories.

Breakfast is the most important part of the day. I either go to bed hungry and have a good breakfast the next morning [oatmeal usually] or if I HAVE to have something, I have some peanut butter or a granola bar.

skip breakfast and save calories for night time.

What he said. If you know you're gonna wanna eat at night - save some calories for then.

worst idea ever, sorry.

breakfast is the most important meal of the day for a reason... it kick starts your metabolism for the rest of the day and chances are if you eat breakfast you'll stay less hungry throughout the day. You could try eating a lower calorie lunch maybe and save some room there, but DON'T skip breakfast...

I'll admit I am a guilty night time eater too, but you have to find what works. A good one for me is having some water, but with a crystal lite package in it cause then you are getting something sweet. I previously lost 40 pounds before I found this site, and that was something that always helped. Having some frozen berries (sounds weird, but works for me!) to snack on always makes me feel like I'm getting a little bit of a treat as well.

it's also called breakfast for a reason too.. you are breaking the fast you put your body in all night.. you wouldn't do 6-8 hours during the day without eating...

Peanut butter does the trick for me too. Always thought I was the only one lol

If it is real late, I go to bed. If it is early, say like 9pm, eat something small and drink water. If it is going to make you go over for the day, do some light running or walking in place to offset the calories. ??