I know for myself, evenings are the worst. I do home daycare and my first kids get here at 6:30 and the last ones leave around 7:30 or 8. Luckily the last 2 are my grandkids so I just feed them dinner. But I'm usually so exhausted and stressed by the evening that all I want is something instantly ready to eat. I have found some relief by keeping healthier snack options available so that I can eat a snack while I wait for dinner time. A handful of of almonds, apple slices, veggies with hummus, a small bowl of popcorn, a granola bar, even a serving of dark chocolate chips, etc. If you can have something in your bag to munch on as soon as you leave work. And I always try to drink a large glass of water. Hope some of these ideas might help

Something I have been doing is adding a protein shake upon arriving home in the late afternoon from work. This leaves me feeling full and has ended my evening snacking that would mess up so many of my evenings after a day of being on target.

If I am too angellic during the day, by the time I am home my will power is low from being sooo angellic and I am hungry plus tired. Bad combination.

Perhaps try balancing your meals more to earlier in the day, prepare meals for a quick heat n eat for weekday nights and if you really want to reduce cravings... consider reducing sugar and sweeteners in your diet. Can and has worked wonders for many people. After a few weeks, low carb high fat eating tends to keep people fuller for longer , so folk tend to naturally eat less calories without feeling like they are restricted.

Good luck. Let us know what you try and if it helps. I am sute others here would love to learn from you

hncall01 wrote: »

Hey everyone! I joined this group to help me get back on track with my health and fitness but there is one area that I always have an issue with...evening binging/snacking. I eat really well in the morning and for lunch but once the evening hits and I get home at 6:30, it all goes downhill. I always crave and want something that I shouldn't be eating for dinner. I just am not sure how to fix this to where I don't want certain things(mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, comfort foods *my weaknesses*). If anyone has any tips, ideas, or suggestions, please let me know. I would really appreciate it!!! Thanks again!!! =]

Just make the foods healthier....gotta say, I don't see anything wrong with pasta, rice or mashed potatoes which I eat three times a week. Add veggies to what you are making, add cauliflower to your mac and cheese also use greek yogurt in place of some of the cheese (or cream), depending on how you make it. Have a side of veggies or a salad, add some protein and you have a well balanced healthy meal. I also plan a treat for the evening, gives me something to look forward to, aiming for 150 calories or less.