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Evening Snacking

happy123456
happy123456 Posts: 48 Member
edited January 8 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi

My biggest downfall is eating in the evenings.

No matter how my day goes once I get in and curl up for the evening I start snacking and my self control and will power leave.

Any hints and tips would be appreciated!!

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  • heymirth
    heymirth Posts: 448
    Use white strips on your teeth. You won't eat and you'll whiten at the same time
  • ashumeow
    ashumeow Posts: 151 Member
    Hi

    My biggest downfall is eating in the evenings.

    No matter how my day goes once I get in and curl up for the evening I start snacking and my self control and will power leave.

    Any hints and tips would be appreciated!!

    Then go for an evening walk if u seem to snack too much. =) Walking might burn 25% and remaining, burn it off next day morning.
  • cleotherio
    cleotherio Posts: 712 Member
    I often drink a cup of herbal tea.

    Do you knit or do any kind of craft? Keep your hands busy with something so you can't eat.
  • happy123456
    happy123456 Posts: 48 Member
    :smile: I think that I will start walking the dog a decent walk after dinner I will start tomorrow.

    I will clean my teeth after my dinner and stick to water - thanks folks xxx
  • melodyjstray
    melodyjstray Posts: 19 Member
    I am the same way. I can have an AWESOME day, and then just sabotage it all with mindless evening snacking. I would love to hear what others say. I have had limited success with chewing gum, brushing teeth (so my mind thinks it's bed-time), or turning the lights off in the kitchen and "closing" it for the night. Good luck!
  • happy123456
    happy123456 Posts: 48 Member
    I can only knot an endless scarf and don't know how to cast off but as you say its not about what I knot its about keeping my hands busy and my Mouth empty!!!! xx
  • moostrodamus
    moostrodamus Posts: 60
    I have a big jug of water in front of all the food...when i open the fridge i drink some water instead of eating something...which i have done at least three times already tonight...because some days my brain keep yelling EAT EAT..i keep DRINKING WATER DRINKING WATER.

    Brains can be so unruly.
  • wolfchild59
    wolfchild59 Posts: 2,608 Member
    I typically just reply on sheer willpower. But when that isn't working I brush my teeth, really, really well and then use mouthwash. I don't want to have to go through all of that again before bed, so it definitely stops the snacking urge.
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