Late Night Cravings....

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  • patslitzker
    patslitzker Posts: 127 Member
    edited January 2017
    When losing weight I felt the best way was to work with the cravings and not against them. I was usually more hungry at night and not really during the day so I started doing intermittent fasting and consumed most of my calories towards the end of the day. This made is easier to stick to instead of fighting my cravings, might be something that might work for you too.
  • Watermelon_Crush
    Watermelon_Crush Posts: 170 Member
    Brushing my teeth works for me. Maybe it's just because I hate the taste of toothpaste, but the lingering mintiness puts me completely off eating. It's also a weird subconscious message to myself that eating for the day is done because I've brushed my teeth and it won't be long before bed time.
  • tynapea3
    tynapea3 Posts: 37 Member
    gaffrn wrote: »
    I also have trouble with late night cravings. I usually can not sleep unless I have a snack within 2 hours of sleep. I have become healthier in my choices. I am now losing more. I have Halo Top ice cream 1/2 cup (240 cal for the pint) yummy.....or jolly time 100 cal popcorn or weight watchers popped cinnamon crisp. drink lots of water! Good Luck!

    Ive never seen the brand "Halo Top" ive probably because ive never looked for it either but is it sold everywhere ?
  • Chadxx
    Chadxx Posts: 1,199 Member
    tynapea3 wrote: »
    gaffrn wrote: »
    I also have trouble with late night cravings. I usually can not sleep unless I have a snack within 2 hours of sleep. I have become healthier in my choices. I am now losing more. I have Halo Top ice cream 1/2 cup (240 cal for the pint) yummy.....or jolly time 100 cal popcorn or weight watchers popped cinnamon crisp. drink lots of water! Good Luck!

    Ive never seen the brand "Halo Top" ive probably because ive never looked for it either but is it sold everywhere ?

    https://www.halotop.com/where-to-buy/
  • tynapea3
    tynapea3 Posts: 37 Member
    Thank you, ill definitely go and try it !
  • zkjmum
    zkjmum Posts: 96 Member
    I distract myself by doing a pilates or zumba video via YouTube, or going for a shower and brushing my teeth, or watching a movie while playing games on my phone at the same time to keep my hands busy.

    If it's a genuine tummy rumble, and not just me wanting to eat out of habit or boredom, then I'll have a banana or piece of toast to take the edge off the hunger.
  • tynapea3
    tynapea3 Posts: 37 Member
    so do you guys think by eating a bigger dinner or dinner with more fiber & protein to keep you full longer would help with cravings at night instead of snacking?
  • Chadxx
    Chadxx Posts: 1,199 Member
    tynapea3 wrote: »
    so do you guys think by eating a bigger dinner or dinner with more fiber & protein to keep you full longer would help with cravings at night instead of snacking?

    Yep on both counts. Protein and fiber definitely help keep me fuller.
  • cheryls1mx3
    cheryls1mx3 Posts: 97 Member
    tynapea3 wrote: »
    What is the best way to kill late night cravings BESIDES forcing yourself to sleep ?

    drink 2 litres of water a day helps fill you up and cut out sugar cold turkey a couple days until craving out system and you wont crave anything x along side a healthy balanced diet xxxxx

  • swartepiet2
    swartepiet2 Posts: 30 Member
    Avoid foods during the day that create cravings when you arent hungry: breads, pasta rice. When you get rid of those, youll crave less during the day significantly.
  • tynapea3
    tynapea3 Posts: 37 Member
    swartepiet2 wrote: »
    Avoid foods during the day that create cravings when you arent hungry: breads, pasta rice. When you get rid of those, you'll crave less during the day significantly.


    I'm not really a bread, pasta and rice eater i realized that when i started tracking but its just random craving ... mostly sweet but i feel like once i satisfy sweet i need salt smh
  • tynapea3
    tynapea3 Posts: 37 Member
    cheryls1mx3 wrote: »
    tynapea3 wrote: »
    What is the best way to kill late night cravings BESIDES forcing yourself to sleep ?

    drink 2 litres of water a day helps fill you up and cut out sugar cold turkey a couple days until craving out system and you wont crave anything x along side a healthy balanced diet xxxxx

    so in the process of cutting out the sugar the first few days what do you do as a alternative to suppress the craving? only drink water? or just eat something else thats healthier ..
  • cheryls1mx3
    cheryls1mx3 Posts: 97 Member
    tynapea3 wrote: »
    cheryls1mx3 wrote: »
    tynapea3 wrote: »
    What is the best way to kill late night cravings BESIDES forcing yourself to sleep ?

    drink 2 litres of water a day helps fill you up and cut out sugar cold turkey a couple days until craving out system and you wont crave anything x along side a healthy balanced diet xxxxx

    so in the process of cutting out the sugar the first few days what do you do as a alternative to suppress the craving? only drink water? or just eat something else thats healthier ..

    Eat balanced snacks like fruit and a handful of nuts, fruit will fill you up protein will make you feel fully for longer and wont spike your blood sugar levels because low GL meening no cravings and no storing fat
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