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How to deal with nighttime hunger?

drastogi
drastogi Posts: 4 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Just started using this system and it's great! One thing I struggle with is hunger at nighttime. Any tips on controlling those nighttime cravings?

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  • 51powerski
    51powerski Posts: 66 Member
    I deal with this by sleeping. :)
  • riskiestlavonn
    riskiestlavonn Posts: 207 Member
    Save some calories specifically for a night time snack? That's what I do because I always have to have something between dinner and bedtime. :-)
  • mariannelyman
    mariannelyman Posts: 30
    I distract myself by reading a good book, or having a sugar free popsicle.
  • StephC74
    StephC74 Posts: 64 Member
    Budget some calories for a night time snack and make it something with some protein, that usually helps me. Then once you have had your snack go brush your teeth. Usually once I have done that it is easier for me to convince myself I am done eating for the night.
  • mustgetmuscles1
    mustgetmuscles1 Posts: 3,346 Member
    I eat. : )

    Usually some Smart pop popcorn. 15 calories for a cup of popcorn. If I eat 4 cups thats only 60 calories and Im pretty stuffed afterwards.
  • strawberrie_milk
    strawberrie_milk Posts: 381 Member
    I actually find nighttime hunger to be really easy to deal with.. I kind of just ignore it and it goes away. Water always helps :)
  • PennyNickel14
    PennyNickel14 Posts: 749 Member
    Hot Tea (decaf) that's sweetened.
  • lynn1985
    lynn1985 Posts: 16
    Jelly as well is a good thing to eat no calories but still feel like you are eating something
  • drastogi
    drastogi Posts: 4 Member
    Great advice everyone...thanks!
  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    Plan for it. Leave yourself 100-200 calories at night so you can have a snack.
  • vim_n_vigor
    vim_n_vigor Posts: 4,089 Member
    Save some calories so you can eat in the evening.
  • Bluesmilie
    Bluesmilie Posts: 161 Member
    Last night I had one of those days.
    I either snack on jello or popscicle (45 calories)
    I find the popscicles to be very satisfying.

    Or simply drink some crystal light :D
  • cherryolac
    cherryolac Posts: 34
    I like to eat a crunchy veggie or apple...celery with peanut butter....or save a few calories and feel like I am really being bad by having a skinny cow ice cream bar( I stick the 100 cals or less ones)....
  • downhomechik
    downhomechik Posts: 47
    Last night I had one of those days.
    I either snack on jello or popscicle (45 calories)
    I find the popscicles to be very satisfying.

    Or simply drink some crystal light :D

    MY VOTE IS FOR SUGAR FREE JELLO
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    If you know you are going to be hungry at night, then don't eat all your calories before then. Save some so you can have a snack. Or have a late dinnner so you won't get hungry later.
  • mdh1127
    mdh1127 Posts: 93
    Sometimes just a small glass of milk helps me.
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