Evening cravings

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Riz72
Riz72 Posts: 67 Member
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At night, I want carbs and desserts big time! I try to usually have a low carb healthy dessert on hand that I make. But for those cutting for example, do you do anything to make sure you don't overeat at dinner?

I've read some information on the subject (tiredness usually craves carbs).

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  • nvmomketo
    nvmomketo Posts: 12,019 Member
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    I often eat lighter during the day so I still have calories left over for an evening snack.

    Tea could sometimes take my mind off food.

    I found my evening sweet cravings mostly disappeared when I started following a low carb diet. When I ate it, I wanted it. Since it is now out of my system, my hunger is reduced. I know low carb isn't for everyone, but if it interests you, look into it.
  • banananiii
    banananiii Posts: 6 Member
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    Greek yogurt! No carbs, low fat, high protein. I usually go for oikos key lime or coconut
  • Pinnacle_IAO
    Pinnacle_IAO Posts: 608 Member
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    When I was fat, I had dinner all over again right before bed.
    I just loved drifting off to sleep wit that ate-so-much-I-hurt feeling. Breaking the night binges was a huge challenge.
    It was a gradual work in progress until my meals stopped at 7pm.
    I made sure that final meal was large and balanced. Some nights I failed, but over time, keeping to my goals became easier and easier.

    Good Luck
    :)
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
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    For some people it works to save more calories for late in the day. That way you could have a more substantial dinner and good sized snack/desert before bed. It might help to eat fewer carbs and more fat and oils during the day.
    Do whatever you can to get enough sleep. :)
  • annette_15
    annette_15 Posts: 1,657 Member
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    My favourite dessert is making protein fluff.
    Blend:
    10 ice cubes
    1 scoop protein powder
    1 tsp xanthan gum
    just enough water to blend

    Blend till soft serve ice cream consistency. It makes 5 cups for me
    Top with cereal, chocolate chips, fruit, granola or w/e else you desire, eat with a spoon. *kitten* is filling...
  • Riz72
    Riz72 Posts: 67 Member
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    I was following a low carb diet while cutting. I definitely think it was not enough sleep though.

    Hard to make it a priority. But it's a must.
  • coco_bee
    coco_bee Posts: 173 Member
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    Riz72 wrote: »
    I was following a low carb diet while cutting. I definitely think it was not enough sleep though.

    Hard to make it a priority. But it's a must.

    Your body needs sleep. Its our minds that dont want to sleep and start craving carbs or desserts late at night, unless you really are hungry, then I would suggest yogurt to hopefully help those cravings go away.
  • Tamlyngo
    Tamlyngo Posts: 96 Member
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    Riz72 wrote: »
    I was following a low carb diet while cutting. I definitely think it was not enough sleep though.

    Hard to make it a priority. But it's a must.

    I agree. I'm more likely to not eat well when I'm tired. For me, I try to eat small frequent meals throughout the day and a decent sized dinner. Of course I save enough calories for my bedtime glass of wine. Good luck!

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