How do you stop that late night eating? :(

i have a food monster that comes out at night too....my latest tactic is to stay really busy either online or offline and not go to my bed until my eyes are closing because that is when she usually comes out...when i go to bed and don't fall asleep right away...

this monster is very demanding i find....i tried reasoning with the monster, eating dinner late, exercising late, drinking water, down right refusing to eat anything after going to bed....nothing worked...

wishing you lots of luck and i mean that sincerely....i think my food monster will give me a lifetime of trouble...

Nothing wrong with eating at night, the time you eat is irrelevant, of course at night time you are most likely sedentary and probably not doing anything so eating A LOT is not advised, but contrary to popular belief, eating a good healthy solid meal at night before bed will not make you get fat or gain weight. In fact, a lot of body builders have peanut butter, cottage cheese, good meat and vegetable meals before bed to retain their muscles, because when we sleep we go into a catabolic state, having some good slow digesting proteins can prevent catabolism, of course, whether it's broscience or real science, I still think eating at night is fine, I'm not the leanest person out there but eating before bed has never made me gain any weight.

Here are some myths that you can read about:
http://www.simplyshredded.com/protein-carbs-here-are-the-top-10-myths-that-plague-your-diet-physique.html

At the end of the day, it's calories in and calories out. If you eat smart even if it is at night, chances of you gaining weight from eating at night when you've hit your daily calories and macros, you're not going to gain weight and such

I try to build in some calories for evening snacking and keep myself busy at night. When I reach the end of my calories I drink water or decaf tea and if I must snack I try to stick to carrot stick or grapes, something that I can make last a while without bumping my calories up much.

First my solution is because I am an insulin taking diabetic; I eat.

I plan on having an 80 calorie diet yogurt before or as I am going to bed. It keeps me from bottoming out during the night (low blood sugar) and also since I know I am going to do it, it generally keeps the night time hungry monster from making me eat something else. I know that it is not the solution for everyone but it works for me.

I have always saved enough calories to take a snack to bed with me every night and have been doing this for the past 3 years.... currently I am eating a cup of Kellogs Double Chocolate Crave cereal (1 cup dry) and a 1/4 cup Almonds (24 pieces) and eat them together while in bed... Some night I will add a glass of 1% Chocolate Milk if I have the calories.. I get a chocolate snack and also fills me up and lets me sleep through the night..... Best of Luck

Wow, EdDavenport! You've lost 310 lbs? Congratulations!!! You've got great perseverance.

Brushing your teeth will take the urge away:) I always get a craving for sweets at night, so I go and do a quick mouth rinse then a brush...It works for me!! Good Luck!!

I don't. I could drink water, but I always crave something more substantial. I think the best thing to do would be to go to bed early like others suggested. If I could ever get all 4 my boys in bed before 11pm, I think maybe I could be sleeping by midnight. Maybe.

The desire to snack late at night is definitely a problem I share with you. The only thing that works for me is chewing gum. It is low-calorie, sweet, and it keeps my mouth busy, LOL.

Try low calorie snacks such as double chocalare rice krispy treats they are only 100 calories and drink a lot of water:happy:

If you have to eat, eat something nutritious. A handful of nuts ought to do it. Those Costco extra fancy are pretty good, hit the spot and last a long time.


brendan

I set a guideline for myself. My cut off time is 9:30- and limit myself to a protein packed 100-150 snack. When I feel the " boredom" coming on, I drink lots of decaf home brewed tea, and plenty of water. I find if I wait it out- it usually wanes. Also, just trying to be mindful and think about why I am concentrating on this and my goal in the end.
Try journaling, chat on the phone- something to disrupt your thoughts.
And lots of water or a flavored seltzer.
Good luck!
PS I always ask myself: hunger or habit ? I find it's habit. Lol.

Sunflower seeds.

I use chicken or beef broth. Warm helps you feel full. The broth kinda feels like food, and it's only about 15 calories per cube. I've found that it works even better when the weather is hot!