Comments on: Tips to Avoid Nighttime Eating

By: Sandy

Sandy — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 21:07:48 +0000

In reply to MaryC.

Mary C, I have exactly the same problem. I think my bedtime meds that I take at 8 pm increase my appetite. I know 2 of them do and it’s really a war. I end up eating at night. We have to eat dinner early now too since my husband starts work really early so by the time my meds are kicking in good I’m starving as well because it’s been like 4+ hrs since dinner. Brushing my teeth doesn’t help. I really think if I could miraculously NOT take the first bite of anything I might be ok. I have every intention of just having a small something, but then I realize how hungry I am and cannot stop until I’m no longer starving. It’s also made me become a night owl. I don’t do tea regularly, but maybe I’ll try to do it more regularly and hope that I’m not so hungry I can go to sleep. It’s really quite the challenge isn’t it?

By: Carrie @ Season It Already!

Carrie @ Season It Already! — Fri, 14 Apr 2017 17:45:02 +0000

I’m with you on the tea and reading! Rituals are huge to success. I discovered ginger tea while I was on a yoga retreat and it is my new safehaven. Good for digestion, too! Sometimes I will sip it and eat a clementine or two if I really feel I need/want to eat something.

The ginger-turmeric tea from Trader Joe’s is excellent, too!

By: sassygirl

sassygirl — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 03:45:49 +0000

In reply to Sarah M.

this is a tried and true “avoid the pitfalls of eating late at night” trick.
i myself do it, and heard about it at a WW meeting.
great idea.
:)

By: Sherrie L. Scharbrough

Sherrie L. Scharbrough — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 22:13:22 +0000

In reply to Erin Pullmann. This is exactly what wde have started doing!!! We eat late around 8pm so I don't have as much time to get into stuff. I have to fight with myself about getting up and eating in the night. Never had this problem until I had weight loss surgery and lost 124#'s. It is a bad habit!!

By: Melanie

Melanie — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 19:13:03 +0000

In reply to Carly. That's a super great idea! I often feel that I ignore my dog in favor of vegging out when I get home. He gets so excited to just be outside and sniff at the grass, that it's also a helpful reminder to live in the moment and be able to appreciate the small things.

By: MaryC

MaryC — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 19:06:57 +0000

Unfortunately, I don’t have great tips to avoid night eating because since I’ve been taking a medication(much needed)that tends toward extra hunger/weight gain, I literally cannot seem to keep from eating, late, at least 4 nights each week. I do do some of what you mention, but now reading makes me hungry & creative activities do as well. Ha! I do like the sipping (decaf)coffee idea though. I’ll try.

By: LN

LN — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 15:44:14 +0000

Hi,
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LN

By: Tianna

Tianna — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:06:34 +0000

I prep my snack just after supper when I’m not hungry. An orange and a piece of cheese, or an apple and 10 almonds, for example. When I eat it at night I tell myself that’s enough. My hubby and I have tea every night so we drink a glass of tea while I slowly munch on my small snack. Keeps me from waking up hungry in the middle of the night.

By: Maryanne Morgan

Maryanne Morgan — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 13:08:24 +0000

Sugar-free peppermint or cinnamon gum helps me!

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 12:48:44 +0000

In reply to Sarah M. I do this too Sarah! Nothing tastes good mixed with toothpaste, and squeaky clean teeth and fresh breath are an added bonus! Oh, and amen about the whole nighttime ritual thing! One time and one time only! (: