Cutting evening snacking habit
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kayleighcabral wrote: »I have a huge problem with night time snacking myself and always turn to things that are obviously not good for me plus a soda. When I'm laying around watching TV, I get the temptation to EAT EAT EAT! I hate it!. My question here is, is when should I stop eating at night?
If you eat too late then it will impact sleep because your body will still be digesting whilst you're trying to sleep.
I go by the rule of not eating last 2 hours before bed, unless it's something very small6 -
R_is_for_Rachel wrote: »kayleighcabral wrote: »I have a huge problem with night time snacking myself and always turn to things that are obviously not good for me plus a soda. When I'm laying around watching TV, I get the temptation to EAT EAT EAT! I hate it!. My question here is, is when should I stop eating at night?
If you eat too late then it will impact sleep because your body will still be digesting whilst you're trying to sleep.
I go by the rule of not eating last 2 hours before bed, unless it's something very small
It takes about 8 hours for the average meal to digest, not two. The only issue I know of in terms of eating close to bed time in terms of the digestive track is for those with acid reflux. They should not eat within a few hours of going to bed because it will make their reflux worse when they lie down. If a person does not have reflux, it is personal preference. Many people sleep better with a fuller stomach.7 -
Do you want to snack or do you want to stop snacking? If you get in proper nutrition, and you are healthy, you should be able to live well on three meals a day. Just decide that that's what you do, and stick to it. No problem really.
Are you losing weight too fast? If so, you need more food.
Are you losing at a proper rate, or maintaining, but still hungry? Maybe you need better food. See if you're lacking protein, fat or fiber. Get in a variety of vegetables and fruit, some whole grains, meat and fish and nuts, dairy and eggs.
Are you craving something tasty? Plan your meals so that you eat food you like for every meal.
Are you tempted by sweets etc lying around? Don't let temptations lie around.
Are you bored? Do something (not eating).
Are you tired? Go to bed.8 -
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if possible, maybe u could think "am i just bored or am i actually hungry" before u eat. a great healthy(?) snack is abound's strawberry fruit snack bar, similar to a fruit wrap and for lack of better wording, it is like a knock-off fruit rollup 
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I have this problem too. I've only had success with this by saving calories and then telling myself that I can eat a snack at a specific time every night, so I look forward to it.2
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Snap I wanted to cut out the evening time snacks, this is when it's worse for me. I did start off with fruit but it doesn't curb that craving for a little sugar or treat. I bought hartleys 10calorie jello pots or just save 100calories or whatever to use on the evening just to satisfy it.1
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If you snack out of boredem , try and find something to take your mind off things MFP helped me realize that theres more to life than just food 1
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Save some calories for your evening snacking.
Sipping water /tea helps if you have consumed all your calories.
Consistent determination not to snack can become a habit after a while (that's what I found anyway).1 -
I always have a "buffer" of extra calories saved for after dinner. The worst days for cravings are days that I didn't exercise and days that I ate a lot of sugar. The earlier I eat the sugar load, the sooner the snacking begins. Obviously blood sugar spikes and crashes explain why I have the munchies on high sugar days, but why the heck am I so hungry on sedentary days and not on active days? Just weird I guess.
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Chew gum0
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I recommend eating dinner later. And if you start to feel like snacking, ask yourself "Am I hungry, or am I actually thirsty?" Whenever I feel like evening snacking. I make a mug of tea (caff free).
Having said that, last night, all I could think about was the bottle of IBC root beer in the fridge. It's still there... I settled for club soda instead.0 -
I either have a small portion of dried fruit and nuts, or a packet of walkers French fries which are quite low in calories - my biggest problem is cups of tea during the day, I have about 6 or 7!0
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Hulbert0089 wrote: »Breakfast lunch and dinner are no problem. Then comes the hours between 7-11pm and I find myself craving. Any snack suggestions?
I. Also have problem w/ snacking crackers &;dip. Once I start I can't stop. Need someone 2 be accountable 2 or even a game I like a challenge live 2 win.0 -
Or, you could just embrace your evening snacking. Make sure you otherwise hit your macros, then make sure you have plenty of calories saved up for the evening hours.
Me, I have had a thing for doritos and peanut butter cups of late.
This is my strategy. I intentionally leave enough calories for a snack or two, and I log everything.
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Chew gum. Drink lots of water or plain tea. Go to bed. Go for a walk. Do yoga. Brush your teeth. Close out your diary for the day. Save some calories for a small snack.1
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I have a problem with snacking at night and have tried IF (intermittent fasting). I'm doing a 16:8, meaning that I fast for 16 hours and have an 8 hour window I eat in. I do 12-8, or 1-9, depending on the day. Setting this window keeps me focused and has so far stopped the snacking. I eat bigger, more satisfying meals and I think this helps dampen the urge to snack.0
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Rebecca0224 wrote: »Or, you could just embrace your evening snacking. Make sure you otherwise hit your macros, then make sure you have plenty of calories saved up for the evening hours.
Me, I have had a thing for doritos and peanut butter cups of late.
mine is Doritos and cottage cheese lol or McDonald's, I have a Big Mac habit.
Doritos dipped in cottage cheese is so delicious (I eat the Trader Joe's knock of of Doritos which are gluten free, but same difference).
OP, I agree with DrEnalg that there's nothing inherently wrong with snacking if you embrace it and save calories for it.0 -
kayleighcabral wrote: »I have a huge problem with night time snacking myself and always turn to things that are obviously not good for me plus a soda. When I'm laying around watching TV, I get the temptation to EAT EAT EAT! I hate it!. My question here is, is when should I stop eating at night?
When you're full. Try eating foods that are higher in satiety, for example, increasing protein and fiber. And chew slowly.
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kshama2001 wrote: »kayleighcabral wrote: »I have a huge problem with night time snacking myself and always turn to things that are obviously not good for me plus a soda. When I'm laying around watching TV, I get the temptation to EAT EAT EAT! I hate it!. My question here is, is when should I stop eating at night?
When you're full. Try eating foods that are higher in satiety, for example, increasing protein and fiber. And chew slowly.
When you are out of calories.0
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