Snacks out of control

I found not enough protein for dinner or going bed too late might both contribute to greater hunger pain. At least in my situation, a 3-4 hr time interval between the end of dinner (7:30-8pm) and bedtime (11pm-12am) is enough for food to go pass gastric phase (I usually hear a lot of grinding/ bowel movement but not feeling hungry before falling asleep, unless I stay up beyond 12am). @tburgess242002, could any of these the reason why you feel hungry at night?

Have you tried just having something light an hour or two before the onset of night hunger (or bedtime)? There are light string cheese (50kcal per bar with 7g of protein!) that doesn't cost too much for your calorie budget and adds some nutrients! (I tried almond too, but it's too yummy... not good as late night snack ).
Here's another trick I use but not sure if it's good for everyone. The mouthwash (no alcohol) I use has heavier fluoride % and it says 30 min without drink/water or food after using it. I know it doesn't help decreasing hunger pain, but at least it prevents you from reaching out for food (again)...

Someone else mentioned this but eating high protein foods really fill you up for a long time. My go to high protein foods are unsalted roasted almonds, hummus, and Greek yogurt. I buy Fage nonfat plain Greek yogurt. I eat yogurt and fruit for breakfast almost everyday but I'll also eat it as a treat later in the day when I am hungry. 1/2 cup yogurt, half a banana, and 1 tablespoon peanut butter. If you want to cut the tartness of the Greek yogurt add just a bit (half a teaspoon) of honey or agave. Or if you do artificial sweeteners add a half packet of Splenda. Very filling and you feel like you are having a treat.

I drink tea, I usually have English breakfast tea with half n half and truvia. It gives me something slow to sip on and the half n half gives it a bit more thickness to it so I feel it is more satisfying.

I tend to have a problem snacking at night too. I am working on not eating at night so much anymore, unless I am truly hungry. If I am hungry I make sure to have just a snack, not a meal. Now that I am logging my food/calories, I find it a bit easier to not overdo it in the snack department.

There is some great advice on this thread. I appreciate it. Reducing the amount I snack around bedtime is one of my goals for 2016.

I have started to have 4-5 small meals/snacks per day and find I am more satisfied versus eating 3 meals. When I eat smaller meals throughout the day I can eat when I notice a dip in my blood sugar, etc., instead of just during "normal" eating times.

I tend to be a night owl, so usually my breakfast is between 12p-3p. Then, I have my other small meals throughout the day and evening.

I deal with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & fibromyalgia, so my sleep isn't always regular, no matter how hard I try to be on a schedule. If anyone has any advice for someone with unpredictable sleep & energy in relation to food/snacking that would be great. I would like to learn more about energy foods. If you know a website or book I should check out just tag me in your post.

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tburgess242002 wrote: »

Thank you both I eat almonds and yogurt a lot but now I can afford the almonds is they cost too much so I still have the yogurt yes it's very feeling and are good for treat all the time 1 to 2 cups a day maybe pending on the day sometime just one cups and I also pretty much skip breakfast either and a very light lunch and then to have more for supper in a little bit later in the night I really don't register anything for breakfast other than the Gatorade a drink that the doctor wants me to drink thank you both so much

Hi, how many calories per day are you eating? If it's too low, add some more and try to plan a snack or two in advance, knowing that you'll likely want something later in the evening