Night Time Hunger

[PowerPrincess]

Why or what causes night time hunger...come 8:30pm and later I really get hungry...i don't know what this is...anyone have any suggestions to conquer this or even know why this happens?

 

[lucidblue]

Maybe have 6 small meals throughout the day. Your last meal/snack can be at 8:30 or 9.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Boredom? Whenever I veg in front of the TV or have "down time" it is WAY too easy to convince yourself you are hungry.

Maybe try starting a hobby that uses your hands or keeps you busy. Even taking a bath or cleaning the house can help.

If it is TRUE hunger - I mean stomach growling hunger - then try drinking a liter of water first, then snack on something crunchy like celery. If it is sweet you want, then try sugar free jello and ff cool whip. Even drink a protein shake!

 

[jenscats5]

Could be habit or thirst.....a lot of people mistake thirst for hunger or your body has become "used" to eating at that time & just wants food.... If you're hungry then eat something!! Actually 8pm is when I eat dinner, usually....

 

[lucidblue]

Actually 8pm is when I eat dinner, usually....

Yeah, I eat my last meal late too... usually around 9:30-10.

 

[PowerPrincess]

what do you normally eat at that time of the night - specifically or weight loss goals???

 

[jenscats5]

what do you normally eat at that time of the night - specifically or weight loss goals???

Well, if I eat my "dinner" meal late, I don't have anything else later. Dinner for me is usually protein + salad or veggies

If I have dinner earlier, say around 6pm, at 10pm or so I may have 3/4 cup 1% cottage cheese + 1/2 oz almonds or a protein shake