How do you prevent your late night cravings?
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healthycourt2012
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This is always my biggest problem. I do great with breakfast, lunch, and supper. As soon as I come home from work at 8 I'm hungry again. I usually eat some fruit and then try to not eat past 9 but this fruit usually does not hold me over. Has anyone found any tricks to help rid their cravings? Does anyone eat certain foods that are healthy AND filling for the night?
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Oatmeal is the most filling food I have ever eaten. I also do cold cereal late at night..3/4 of a cup with 1/2 a cup of soy milk...If I haven't eat. If I have eaten, lukewarm water because chances are I'm just thirsty from no having enough water during the day. I read that cold water hydrates, warm water creates that filling feeling.0
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I eat less during the day and eat at night when I get hungry. Problem solved!0
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I try to eat 3-4 oz of lean meat and vegetables 3 times a day. I use to snack on fruit, like you, but I found it just made me hungrier.0
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maybe try making a smoothie with the fruit!,.. or greek yogurt. i have that problem sometimes too, i think its more boredem then cravings! or drink a bunch of water to resist even if you dont want it.0
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i think the boredom is definitely a factor for me. maybe i should just try to play one of my xbox kinnect games and burn some more calories rather than consuming the bad ones!0
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I have the worst eating habits at night, when the cravings start i drink herbal tea. I dont know what it is about that method but it really works for me0
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Why can't you eat at night? If you still have calories left, eat em up! Night time is when I do most of my eating. If you don't have calories left at night, lower your calorie intake during the day so you can eat at night.0
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Last night was a bad one for me in terms of craving non-hunger food. I showered, did sit ups, push-up and listened to some music. It really did help to get my mind occupied. Try reading or some other engaging activity.
I have heard around that people brush their teeth to somehow trick them into the night time routine and others paint their nails when cravings get bad in order to avoid going in and eating anything. Can't say I have tried either of those.
I also eat my largest meal for dinner and it does help.0 -
I agree with the herbal tea method!0
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Actually, I don't prevent them. I listen to them. Usually it's my body's way of telling me I haven't eaten enough during the day. I like to have a protein shake at night or some cottage cheese to satisfy my cravings (I usually crave sweet things).0
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I used to be in the habit of eating supper very early (like around 5:00). I was always hungry by 9 or 10... so I just adjusted my schedule. Now I eat all the time. Breakfast, a small snack at about 11:00, lunch, a snack around 4:30 or 5:00 and then dinner at 8:00. If I'm still hungry after that I chug water or I just eat something filling, but healthy (for me, that means carrot sticks!).
Splitting up my eating schedule into five separate categories has been helpful for me. I'm still hungry sometimes... but this way I know that food isn't too far off and I don't overeat.0 -
I brush my teeth and force myself to sleep rofl. Thankfully my cravings hit around midnight-ish so I don't have to sleep really early.0
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Green tea!0
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I have heard around that people brush their teeth to somehow trick them into the night time routine and others paint their nails when cravings get bad in order to avoid going in and eating anything. Can't say I have tried either of those.
If i was a woman, that wouldn't work for me. I can just inhale food off the plate, no hands. :laugh:0 -
Oatmeal is the most filling food I have ever eaten
that, or cream of wheat with just a little sugar to get over that really salty taste. I also got these Crystal light hunger satisfation things. they have a little protein and fiber and only 30 calories so i can drink it in just a bottle of water and it all combines to help.0 -
1/2 scoop chocolate protein powder, 2 tbsp natural pb, a little bit of water. mix til creamy. freeze for 30 or so minutes. tastes like a pb cup ice cream. sooo good and filling.0
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Oatmeal is the most filling food I have ever eaten. I also do cold cereal late at night..3/4 of a cup with 1/2 a cup of soy milk...If I haven't eat. If I have eaten, lukewarm water because chances are I'm just thirsty from no having enough water during the day. I read that cold water hydrates, warm water creates that filling feeling.
or cream of wheat. just add a little sugar to offset the saltiness.
Also, Crystal light has this Hunger Satisfaction packet thing and it has a little fiber and protien so when you combine that with a whole bottle of water it helps
oh, sorry about that other spam post. still getting the hang of doing thing like quoting0 -
I have herbal tea or hot chocolate. Options hot chocolate is my big evening treat. Also due to work, dog walking, exercising and generally cooking from scratch it's rare for me to eat much before 9.0
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I break up my meals into 6 segments (breakfast, lunch, dinner and three snacks). The last snack around 8pm. That helps me get through the night. If I don't have something, I don't sleep well, if at all. I usually have fruit or a bowl of cereal before bed.0
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I eat good leafy vegetable, and lots of meat/protein... but on the other hand, I just go to bed. I get up so early and work so late, that by the time i get home, I eat a quick bite, shower and Im out liek a light, so i don't really suffer with those too much.0
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