Binge eating in the evening

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  • kayaksara
    kayaksara Posts: 157 Member
    I have the same problem. However I just started eating less in the morning. I have kind of always been a big fan of eating a big protein packed breakfast and a medium lunch a small supper. But this hasn't worked for me as I have gained over the last year since doing this. I don't have a real active job nor am I hungry most morningsinto early afternoon. So 2 eggs for breakfast or a kind bar with green tea. Lots of water and I eat fruit and salad for lunch and then I have plenty of calories to eat at the end of the day. It works for me. I think sometimes you have to decide if something works for you, stick with it. And if it doesn't work for you, do something different. Best of luck to you!
  • Tanya949
    Tanya949 Posts: 604 Member
    I like to eat a lot at night, so I leave half my calories for dinner/snack. I eat about 1200 calories in the evening. Under my goal, and satisfies the munchies. Plus I make all my own snacks from scratch so it takes time before I can eat it, rather than mindlessly putting my hand in a bag/box. If I happen to be out of calories, I snack on raw veggies. You can eat a lot for a few calories, so it won't blow your goal out of the water.
  • kittykat1994
    kittykat1994 Posts: 149 Member
    I eat about half of my calories in a sitting for dinner. I have it late and it's stopped me over eating in the evening.
  • shrinkingshreya
    shrinkingshreya Posts: 118 Member
    This is a problem for me also. It could be either emotional or your not getting enough nutrients-- maybe try reviewing what you have set and make adjustments. Also-- what has helped for me is not keeping anything unhealthy in the house-- no temptation, out of sight out of mind. Eating two cups of chips vs. eating two cups of grapes will be much better for you. I eat unhealthy foods but I save that for going out to dinner/bar. You are not alone! :flowerforyou:
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
    You could just pre-log 300 calories or so in your "snacks" category to account for evening noshing... as long as the rest of your day is within the remaining calories, you're golden. Unless your goal is set super low, in which case maybe set a higher calorie target and scale back your weight loss expectation. Lots of people new to MFP choose the "lose 2 pounds a week" setting and make themselves crazy trying to stick to a 1200-calorie diet when a higher calorie target would be more pleasant and sustainable.

    ETA: I have been known to log an occasional midnight snack on the following day's diary, especially if the following day is a high-burn workout day. This may be a workable option for some. The risk, of course, is the possibility of overeating or skipping workout on the day that includes the midnight snack.
  • belle0226
    belle0226 Posts: 33 Member
    I don't support the idea of binging on something else. What I do support is trying to find what is causing the problem. I have found that finding the cause usually helps you find the solution.
    If you have distractions during the day but not as much at night that could be it. There are other possible things as well. I hope you can figure out how to get this under control.
  • vmills41
    vmills41 Posts: 2 Member
    I need help myself. I really feel defeated because last year I lost 30 lbs and have gained it all back then some because I totally lose control around food. I do good for awhile and then I just cave in to temptation. This has been a vicious cycle for me since I was a teenager. I get bored, I get tired of planning healthy meals and end up overeating. I always feel like I'm missing out. Not only do I binge in the evenings but I tend to not eat well on weekends because that's like the time for my husband and I just to hangout. I have recently given up on exercising because after I go home I just waste all I worked off by eating. This is why I'm reaching out for some support and motivation.

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