Tips to avoid over eating?

ivylaurenolsen · May 2015

I am doing so good and working hard at the gym 6 days a week, but I feel like I pretty much cancel it all out bc I snack SO MUCH. I am totally a comfort/stress/emotional eater and I am having the hardest time not giving in. Especially at night. Any tips or tricks? Because I know that until I fix this problem, I'm not going to see any results

GrandmaCarole · May 2015

Eat high protein, high fiber to control appetite. I snack when I am in pain so I relate. Having fruit handy and pre measuring the servings in sandwich bags helps me limit myself. Dried apples are crunchy and dried apricots are chewy. Otherwise fresh fruit helps or pop corn with no butter. Some put grated cheese on it for flavor but count that, too.

Liftng4Lis · May 2015

Try pre-logging your days to include a snack late night.

joe3052 · May 2015

I usually snack on greek yogurt, fruit (apples, oranges, banana), vegetables (celery, carrots, edamames), beef jerky, almonds, there is all kinds of healthy snacks you can eat all day. As for late at night if I need to I'll usually only snack on low calorie low carb snacks, like celery or light mozzarella string cheese.

atypicalsmith · May 2015

If your frenzy happens at night, stop eating breakfast and eat a late lunch. Measure your night calories. You will be fine.

kskinnyperfect · May 2015

I am the same way. I do fine till around 8 at night and then I want to eat whatever I see. I try to save 350-400 calories for after 8 which allows me to get something sweet or chocolatey in and it helps me sleep better.

no_russian · May 2015

Eat healthy fats and proteins, they are more satiating that carbs.

Drink a lot of water.

_cdaley · May 2015

I used to have the same problem- especially at night. What works for me is to not keep snacks/desserts in the house. I have food in the house, but I don't buy things in bulk that I know I have a hard time controlling myself with. That's not to say I don't eat those things- I totally do- I just go to the store and buy a single serving.