Feeling hungry during the night

[Lonsdale]

Like already mentioned, I would say ensure you have starchy carbs earlier on in the day - such as the porridge for breakfast and sweet potatoes, brown rice ect for sustained energy - they should keep you feeling full and give you sustained energy.

As the day goes on, substitute this for fibrous carbs. These are generally the dark green things that kids don't like, such as brocolli, spinach, salad and cauliflower. So for example, for an evening meal you could have chicken and brocoli. (not that bad, just add pepper and lemon juice).

Also, ensure that you're drinking enough water. I always found that when I was feeling hungry, if I had a pint of water, ten minutes after i'd have absolutely no desire to eat.

Black coffee is also a good suppressant, but as your problem is middle of the night cravings, that's obviously a no go idea, so the best thing to try is just reajusting your carb type intake during the day.

 

[skittles]

Try having protein & a fat source before bed. Fat slows the digestion of the protein.

 

[sublime35]

to help w/ hunger, I would start by removing the shake at 3 and have some real food instead. how about some chicken, rice, veggies and efa's. or just meat/veggies and efa's. Then I would also add some veggies to your last meal and depending on the amount of fats in the meat you choose, think about adding in another tbls. spoon of efas.