Tips on cutting off eating at night time?

[ikeNball]

Self-explanatory. Once I'm home and relaxing from the work grind, I start eating and I really just cannot seem to stop.

What are you the best things you guys do to help make a certain cut off point or time?

(Besides eat lots of veggies, and drink water!!!) I have those covered.

 

[JL85]

Tape your mouth lol...
joking when you think your hungry drink some water if your full than great most times your just thirsty, if not I usually grab an orange at night depends on how
Many calories I have left

 

[BloodManor]

Rice cakes are a solid choice or a glass of water with pysluim husks in it
My night hunger is insane too so I know those feels

 

[Fitfactory]

I have the same issue. Eat perfect all day, then get hungry after 9 pm. I usually have a protein bar and some olives

 

[1 More Repp]

Brush your teeth

 

[john.patterson]

Brush your teeth

This, brushing your teeth after dinner is a surefire way to prevent night time snacking. I would also suggest tea or brewing some decaf coffee, which is usually what I do after dinner to blunt nighttime cravings

 

[corinthians]

make a vegetable shake. all raw and large water. Is healthy and takes away your hunger.

 

[rodefeeh]

Not sure on your calorie intake throughout the day but you could eat more during the day. Also chew gum when you think you should be full. I do this a lot when I'm restricting calories and anecdotally it seems to help for me. I also do the brush teeth suggestion sometimes.

 

[UnicornDrpns]

Save some calories for night time eating. Obviously is best to no eat late a night but if u know u probably will, plan on it. I religiously eat a meal before bed. Keeps me from looking for ice cream and donuts a midnight

 

[booneman77]

Self-explanatory. Once I'm home and relaxing from the work grind, I start eating and I really just cannot seem to stop.

What are you the best things you guys do to help make a certain cut off point or time?

(Besides eat lots of veggies, and drink water!!!) I have those covered.

IF... I only really get a chance to relax and eat in the evening anyways due to my schedule... So I fast all day and then I can pretty much eat until stuffed at night (clean food obviously) and be both happy, well fed, and healthy.

 

[ManimalPatB]

Get a fiber supplement and throw in some apple cidar vinegar


After that go brush your teeth and you will be full AND have a healthy set of chompers!!!!

 

[booneman77]

Get a fiber supplement and throw in some apple cidar vinegar


After that go brush your teeth and you will be full AND have a healthy set of chompers!!!!

do fiber supps even help anyone? I've tried them before and literally notice no difference than if I had just drank the same amount of liquid in plain water...

 

[ManimalPatB]

do fiber supps even help anyone? I've tried them before and literally notice no difference than if I had just drank the same amount of liquid in plain water...

I notice a difference when I take it and when I don't. PLUS it helps me out first thing in the morning....ya dig!!!!

 

[booneman77]

I notice a difference when I take it and when I don't. PLUS it helps me out first thing in the morning....ya dig!!!!

Haha well it looks like I'm out of luck then since that's my standard timing anyways

 

[UCSMiami]

Chew gum.

 

[Brandinooooo]

Drink a big glass of water

 

[mmorso]

I'm a horrible night eater myself. I try to eat only casein protein sources before bed: cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt. When I'm cutting, I'll buy a tub of casein and only have a shake right before bed.

 

[rodefeeh]

Drink a big glass of water

I try and do just the opposite, lol, I already get up and piss 2x a night

 

[toddmuelheim]

Usually a few slices of pizza or a quick run to Taco Bell curbs my nighttime cravings

 

[Brandinooooo]

Usually a few slices of pizza or a quick run to Taco Bell curbs my nighttime cravings

Lol seems counter productive for the Pap. But I'm totally with you on that.

 

[ryox82]

With the fiber supplements I notice that if I use them through the day it helps me. If I use it as a stop gap not as much. Also i fill myself with brocoli during the day and lot's of protien and a small potato or some rice I notice my night cravings haven't been as intense. I'm also maintaining at 3200 so i am typically stuffed by the time I am home from work and forcing a shake down.

 

[ryox82]

Usually a few slices of pizza or a quick run to Taco Bell curbs my nighttime cravings

Used to be what ended up happening to me lol.

 

[EMPIREMIND]

Get a fiber supplement and throw in some apple cidar vinegar


After that go brush your teeth and you will be full AND have a healthy set of chompers!!!!

All this. Fiber supplement with a good amount of water will definitely do the trick.

Also in the past I have relied on gum through some of those difficult nights

 

[UCSMiami]

Nopalina in Miami is famous. I find eating a bunch of carrots and a glass or two of water does the same.

Either will make you defecate like a champ the next morning once that cup of Joe hits your system.

 

[cubsfan815]

Like others have said chewing gum or brushing teeth before sitting down to relax has helped me. Otherwise I get snacky.

 

[UnicornDrpns]

Lately me and popcorn having been having quite the relationship vs me + donuts

 

[DUbz86]

Lately me and popcorn having been having quite the relationship vs me + donuts

Mmmmmm popcorn great choice

 

[mmorso]

Take up smoking

 

[rodherm]

Brush your teeth

Never knew about this, great tip!

 

[riffdex]

Take up smoking

This thread is a wealth of information

 

[kjkitzman]

Casein protein powder in oats is my go-to night time snack, right before bed. I also practice IF from (fast 16 hours and eat for 8 hours) It is the easiest when cutting! Makes it feel like a breeze... :veryhappy:

I also find Powerade Zero helps curb my appetite, with 0 calories and 0 caffeine.

 

[Gorgoroth]

I'm sure IF has been mentioned in here. But when you have a designated window, psychologically it is easier to stop.

 

[celc5]

Powerade Zero helps curb my appetite, with 0 calories and 0 caffeine.

Agreed. I also use Powerade Zero with BCAAs

 

[Abe Lincoln]

Go to bed early, play some video games, stay distracted essentially

 

[UnicornDrpns]

Go to bed early, play some video games, stay distracted essentially

Video games is the only way I successfully fast. Sleeping and competitive video gaming is the only time I don't feel hungry or think of my next meal.

 

[ryox82]

That would work for me if I didn't have a wife and daughter complaining about the light at night. >.<

 

[rodherm]

You need to find a way to entertain your mind and not being obsessed about food.
A movie, a serie, drinking too much water, chewing gum...all helps!

 

[hairygrandpa]

Self-explanatory. Once I'm home and relaxing from the work grind, I start eating and I really just cannot seem to stop.

What are you the best things you guys do to help make a certain cut off point or time?

(Besides eat lots of veggies, and drink water!!!) I have those covered.

Consider to workout at night, this way it becomes beneficial to eat late.

 

[rodherm]

Consider to workout at night, this way it becomes beneficial to eat late.

Wise advise here.

 

[hairygrandpa]

Wise advise here.

Wise? Nah, more like self defense.

Tried ALL and everything to figure out how to keep fat at bay without "suffering".
A good steady source of cals is most important, IMHO.
Here what I'm doing:

During the day I eat:

-1 regular meal
-in between I'm "snacking" on "bulking bread" with coffee.

Bulking bread
-28 oz oats
-1 quart yogurt (self made, no sugar, no flavor)
-1 cup milk -or fruit juice
-12 eggs
-6 oz mixed nuts
-5 scoops casein -or whey (scoop that comes with the casein), taste vanilla
-2 oz dried fruits -or sliced fresh fruit

mix all up

Oven @ 230 C for 30min

At night I train until 10pm.

Then comes the "big meal", mostly pasta -or rice with meat, up to 300-350gr of carbs.
Even snacking on nuts and dry fruits, some times pieces of bitter chocolate.
Everything goes -besides potato chips, candy or soda.

Am I lean? No. For that it's "suffering" again, LOL.
But I did not gain fat in a year -and upped muscle mass.

 

[ryox82]

Thank you so much for that recipe. I am going to put that to use!

 

[ryox82]

230 celsius?

 

[ryox82]

hairygrandpa, I put this in myfitnesspal and this is going to be great for me to finally start eating something pre workout early am. Made a batch today. Slightly altered for what I had on hand.

 

[hairygrandpa]

hairygrandpa, I put this in myfitnesspal and this is going to be great for me to finally start eating something pre workout early am. Made a batch today. Slightly altered for what I had on hand.

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Awesome!

The consistency of the dough has to be like cookie dough. Not too moist -not too dry. If it's too moist, use more oats -or protein powder.
You can interchange a lot of the ingredients. Do not use whole peanuts, they get mushy. Almonds -or any other nut is fine.
Protein powder is not necessary but gives it some taste (and more protein, LOL).

Not good as a pre-workout, as it needs time to digest, think of it as fuel for the whole day.
230C (celsius) for 30 min -or until it gets a brown crust.

The first few weeks it can cause gas, will go away after that. (My wife slept in my daughters room for awhile, lol)

 

[jpadworski]

Self-explanatory. Once I'm home and relaxing from the work grind, I start eating and I really just cannot seem to stop.

What are you the best things you guys do to help make a certain cut off point or time?

(Besides eat lots of veggies, and drink water!!!) I have those covered.

Eat more protein during dinner. Protein keeps you full and satiated for longer. Or eat all your protein at the end of your meal

 

[hamzazaidas]

Self-explanatory. Once I'm home and relaxing from the work grind, I start eating and I really just cannot seem to stop.

What are you the best things you guys do to help make a certain cut off point or time?

(Besides eat lots of veggies, and drink water!!!) I have those covered.

To be completely honest with you, dieting is all about self-control.. you can do a million things, or follow some of the tips people give you on here.. but if you cannot just say NO, you will not be able to stop this habit.

 

[Tearbear]

Fill up on water. I don't care to eat anything at that point