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I agree, I was the same way when I started...i would do great all day and when I got home I blew it...what helped me was exercising at night. But it really does get better in a few weeks. I actually managed to go a week or so without eating after dinner and I actually lost weight -that was a huge motivator for me. It really does get easier as your body gets used to that routine. Hang in there!

How many meals are you eating throughout the day? If you are eating 3 large meals, maybe you could try splitting that up into 5 or 6 smaller meals, and spread them out throughout the day. If you are feeling the need to snack, why not try drinking water or chewing gum, to occupy your mouth but without the calories or other setbacks to your diet?

When you are starting a new routine, it is easy to cave to the temptations, but once you have a regular routine, you should stop feeling the urge to snack. Is there any way you can prepare your meals a little earlier throughout the day, or snack on an apple or orange if you feel really hungry?

Snacking is okay sometimes, just try not to eat too late at night close to bedtime, and try and make healthier choices. You will do great, just remember we are all in the same boat, most of us have experienced similar temptations and situations, so if you ever feel like you are going to snack, or are encountering any other setback, just come here! You did the right thing by asking for help and hopefully things will get easier for you soon!

Spread your calories more throughout the day so that you can save some for a snack at night. Or...drink a lot of water at night, brush your teeth, chew gum, something to keep your mind off food.

This is my worst time for cravings, too. Make a list of items you can do instead of eat and post it on your refrigerator. Some things you could do instead are: take a walk, chew gum, call someone, pick a show to watch and at every commercial do a different exercise, play the wii, buy a fitness magazine, Etc. I know it is hard! Hopefully this will work for you!

I find it helpful to save some calories for a healthy snack, if I know I can have a snack its easier to stop the "tasting etc" whilst I cook. It doesnt matter when you eat the calories from a weight loss point of view its how many you eat that counts. Good luck with the munchies, they do go away after a while

I soooo have this problem.. especially when I'm cooking. I want to taste everything.. I now chew gum. Sounds dumb but it does help fight the urge to taste.
I work out late at night so by the time I get home I'm ready to crash but if i have an early workout I'm always STARVING after. Try Protein shakes or something with high Protein.
I also get B12 injections once a week and that helps ALOT!!!! Depending on how much weight you have to lose... In the beginning I got put on Phentermine ( Appitite Surpressants) to help me learn to control my Appitite.. I know diet pills are HORRIBLE but these are the ONLY and I mean ONLY ones I'd ever recommend.. I don't take them anymore because I've learned how to eat on my own and control my cravings They are easy to stop taking beause your Dr. can decrease or increase your dosage... Just a suggestion ... GOOD LUCK!!!!

Oops!! posted twice lol!!! Sorry Damn phone!!

i am eating 3 500 calorie meals and 2 snacks at 100 calories..

I cannt tell how big a guy you are from your pic but you may need to start with more cals then slowly decrease afte you develop good eating and exercise patterns. 1700 cals a day for a guy could be to little.

You need protein and fiber to feel full. So something wholegrain with cheese or meat. Or some nuts and fruit.

Try keeping breakfast and lunch at 400 calories then you will have 200 extra calories for the evening.