Parvathi 2 Posted September 20, 2005 I get a pretty early start in the mornings - usually up at 5am. I have a Protein drink for Breakfast, mostly for convenience. lunch is at noon, then dinner at around 6-6:30. I'm full when I finish dinner. But within two hours or so, the evening cravings hit and I start rummaging through the cupboards. While I try to keep it healthy (carrot sticks, celery, etc), that doesn't always cut it. I know part of it is boredom, part of it is hunger and part of it is habit (I've always been a night time snacker). Not feeling much restriction at all right now (go for a fill early Oct), but I don't want to blow what I've lost in the next few weeks. Any tips on how to stop the evening cravings? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chickie 15 Posted September 20, 2005 I get cravings at night sometimes too. I grab a 600ml bottle of Water, and tell myself if I drink that, and am still hungry, I can have a snack (air poped popcorn, some nuts, yogurt - something) 9 out or 10 times, I dont feel hurngry after drinking the Water.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piercedqt78 658 Posted September 20, 2005 Also try a cup of sf hot chocolate. It is warm, so it feels like food and it is sweet so it helps with a sweet tooth. I add a 1/2 scoop of vanilla Protein to mine so it also helps me get a little extra protein in each day. ~Mandy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the best me 6 Posted September 20, 2005 A big ole cuppa hot coffee with flavored Creamer. yummmmm. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
La_madam 20 Posted September 20, 2005 I get a pretty early start in the mornings - usually up at 5am. I have a Protein drink for Breakfast, mostly for convenience. lunch is at noon, then dinner at around 6-6:30. I'm full when I finish dinner. But within two hours or so, the evening cravings hit and I start rummaging through the cupboards. While I try to keep it healthy (carrot sticks, celery, etc), that doesn't always cut it. I know part of it is boredom, part of it is hunger and part of it is habit (I've always been a night time snacker). This sounds just like me exceptIm up at 3:45 am Last night I made it through the night for the first time in along time without giving in. What I did after dinner was brush my teeth and the fill up a 1 liter bottle of Water and went to my room, drank the Water through out the night. I had to get up 5 times in the night to pee but atleast I did not eat. I stay as far away fro mthe kitchen, Maybe try the teethe brushin and the water. It might help you too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJChick 3 Posted September 20, 2005 Yep, go to bed early. I have to be totally away from the kitchen or forgetaboudit!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g curtis 0 Posted September 20, 2005 I have the same problem, I have no cravings until the evening and then if I dont get it under control I am in and out of the kitchen. Tonight I'm going to try the Water thing and cleaning my teeth. thanks girls Gaynor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrishS 3 Posted September 20, 2005 Oh I get bad cravings at night, so does my husband so that doesnt help me one bit. I heard that sometimes when you feel hungry its really that your thursty, I dont know how true that is but it sounds pretty good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mousecrazy 2 Posted September 20, 2005 I second the hot chocolate idea. I have SF hot chocolate, and I add a Davinci SF Syrup, like almond or peppermint paddy...it is delicious. When I give in, I confess I have ice cream...but a lot less than before. I have tried brushing my teeth, getting away from the kitchen, and sewing...if my hands are busy and I'm not thinking about food, I do lots better. That's one way I used to quit smoking 5 years ago. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ickytazz 0 Posted September 20, 2005 sugar free pudding, get some small containers, i got 3.8oz ones at the dollar store great for a little snak... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessiebear 2 Posted September 20, 2005 I know everyone says no gum, but I was never one to swallow it anyway. Gum is how I get by though. If I just have to have something then I have a Blue Belle sf chocolate crunch ice cream bar. They are so good! Since I quit smoking yesterday it has been really hard. Thank God for gum! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marimaru 7 Posted September 20, 2005 coffee for me too. I'll brew a pot have have it with SF flavored syrups. other than that, keeping your hands busy is good too, but I haven't been good at that lately. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paula 4 Posted September 20, 2005 Parvarthi, You lucky thing! How did you get ONLY night-cravings, when I have ALL-day cravings? My problem starts around noon time and usually ends with dinner - actually when I am SICK of eating. The only things thats saving my innerds from popping is the fact that I dont eat a big amount at once time. A bag of popcorn. Hour later a bowl of cerel. Hour later ANOTHER bowl of cerel. Hour later a hard taco. Hour later dinner time!!!! No wonder the scale is moving in the wrong direction.... duhhh! I sure wish I could give you some great words of wisdom here, but actually I stopped in to get ideas for my own self! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parvathi 2 Posted September 20, 2005 Thanks everyone for the advice! I'll try it all lol, til I find something that works Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
momof4 0 Posted September 20, 2005 Dang!! I'm doing the same thing right now. This is the first time since getting banded that I can't stop eating!!! I don't eat a huge amount at once, but I eat about every hour to hour and a half. What the ....???? If any of you discover some magic solution (like sewing your mouth shut), then please share. Tricia H Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
