PIGGING OUT IN THE EVENINGS.. Help!

Get the junk out of the house! If its not there, ya can't eat it.

Evenings are the toughest time for me too. I always want to snack and munch while watching tv or reading or using the computer. I am trying my best to be more active in the evenings to counteract the want to snack. I shoot hoops out on the driveway, go for a swim, workout (again for the day). The biggest thing that helped me was to remove the junk food from the house and then replace it with just a few healthy options: light popcorn, dry cereal, almonds, fresh fruit, carrot sticks, etc. Now if I absolutely need a snack I reach for one of these items, but more often than not now I no longer snack after dinner in the evenings.

Since you have more problems at night, I would suggest eating very light during the day and saving more of your calories for at night. Obviously, you can't eat 3k cals at night, but eating a 1000 calorie meal at night is pretty satisfying.

i HAVE A REAL PROBLEM WITH EVENING EATING TOO!! THE MORNING ARE FINE LOTS OF WILL POWER BUT IT ALL GOES OUT THE WINDOW WHEN THE SUN STARTS SETTING..

im the same but lost 33lb now im really good for 3-4 days then go on a food binge bender and wreck it all ive gained 5lb and feel a complete failure. I know im going to regret eating all the bad stuff but dont seem to have any willpower or self control i dont even enjoy it at the time why do we sabatage ourselves like this ???

You could be starving your body during the day to the point where you just binge, or you just can't control yourself around stuff in your house.

1. Start grazing throughout the day. Eat 6 -7 small meals. I am never hungry, and I'm down 60 pounds.
2. Throw out all the crap in your house! That is always the first thing you must do when switching to a healthier lifestyle. There's no point in torturing yourself.
3. Drink A LOT of water. Drink a big glass of water before you go into your "binge".
4. Make sure you eat protein before and after your workout. It might be the leading cause on why you're binging when you get home at night straight after your workout.

I had the exact same problem. I started eating less for brkfast and lunch and saved it for dinner. I have gotten better and now spread my calories throughout. I still keep a snack for after dinner. Several small filling meals will help during the day. Just get focused on what you need to do in the evening and stick with it. Take it day by day. IT WILL GET EASIER! I'm proof

I do this myself, get hungry after I eat dinner. I started spending time cutting up things for my salad the the next day or two. and if I get hungry I eat carrots. Or some other low calorie snacks. I even picked up some skinny cow ice cream so that I could stop having the sweet cravings I was having. Now if I have one at least Iwill not be throwing away my whole day because some of thier ice cream is around 100 calories. Good luck with it!!

Instead of snacking after your workouts, try eating a meal at that time like a bowl of cereal or make an egg with a slice of toast. It's not too horribly bad to eat late in the evening, its what you choose to eat that late. For me, after a good workout, I am starving and fruit and veggies sound good but do nothing for me except make me even more hungry. Eat a moderate size meal, shower and slip into bed before your body tells you its hungry again.
I hope some of the advise helps you. Try each one until you see what works for you. Good Luck!!

I completely agree w/the guy who said to get it out of the house. That's the best trick I can think of. I have the same problem, and when it's out of the house, I may be irritated for a few minutes, angry that I can't get what I want in the moment, but then you find something else, like lemon water, hot decaf tea, or some snack that is not what you want, and it usually goes away. Another option is to try to get to bed. Just go to bed. When you lose control like that, it's because all your strength is down...called "ego strength" in psychology, it's renewable, so you have more control in the a.m., and most people screw up their goals (like tobacco, weight loss, etc.) at night, when the ego strength is low. You could go brush your teeth, watch a bit of tv or read, etc. to wind down, and get a good night's rest. Most people don't get enough rest, anyway, and it's really important that you do while trying to take on these kinds of life changes. Also, you could tell yourself that if you do eat, you have to eat at the table, and turn the tv off. That's not near as much fun as binging while doing something recreational. Congrats on all the weight loss! Don't give up on yourself!

I have the same problem but theres a group on here for binge eaters so its a real issue and especially if your hindering your progress maybe you should use the support of the group

Get the junk out of the house! If its not there, ya can't eat it.

INSANELY untrue. I only ever have healthy food in my house, for that exact reason. But if I want it, I find it. I will literally throw clothes on and drive out to get fast food or go to the 7-11 and get all kinds of terrible ****. Just not having it in the house isn't enough, even though I desperately wish it was. My job is very physical, a lot of running around and standing all day, and then I go to the gym afterward too. So when I get home, I am completely exhausted. I tried to go for walks or make my boyfriend just leave the house with me, but we are always both so tired that it never happens.

Thats a totally different scenario then. I would make sure you are eating lots of little meals and have some protein and fibre before your binging time (i don't know if you eat dinner at home or if this is all after like 9 pm.)

Try to eat lighter calorie meals during the day and maybe save up calories for some bulkier stuff later, like keeping cut up chicken in the fridge??

Just saw where you said getting it out of the house doesn't work. Sounds like carrots or other snacks might be more helpful. Also, since you are working and so active all the time, you might just need all those cals, and your body is craving them. Maybe just try to focus on making sure to eat healthy stuff, and doing the tooth brush and in bed plan.

My job is very physical, a lot of running around and standing all day, and then I go to the gym afterward too. So when I get home, I am completely exhausted.

Sounds like you may need more protein throughout the day. Try eating smaller meals more often and get protein into each meal. Peanut butter, nuts, certain yogurts all have good protein in addition to meats and cheeses. Protein shakes and chocolate milk are good to drink immediately after your workout and satisfying.

if you are frequently driving and going to get a bunch of ****ty food, then this is clearly a mental thing. this isnt an issue of not enough protein of whatever. maybe you could write down all the reasons why you want to lose weight and hang it up in a visible place.