If you struggle with nighttime snacking, you need to read on!
I feel like there two categories of nighttime eaters. Which one are you??
- The SWEET ones. You know who you are… You crave ice cream, cookies, candy, chocolate, etc
- The SALTY ones. Sweets may not be your thing, but chips and crackers and cheese talk to you.
No matter what kind of nighttime snacker you are, we need to figure out WHY so you can curb it.
If we never figure out the WHY and just try to use pure willpower to stop, I guarantee that your efforts will only add fuel to the fire.
And we all know the end results of nighttime binging… Weight gain, interrupted sleep, more cravings, feeling out of control, frustration, and disappointment.
Instead of giving you general tips for everyone, you need to investigate and figure out YOUR ROOT CAUSES.
Let’s break it down into two simple categories:
1. PHYSICAL:
If your blood sugar is unstable through the day, this will lead to nighttime cravings.
If you consume a lot of sugar, it will continue to spark and fuel your cravings. It is an addictive drug!
Do you have long gaps between meals?
- Do you skip breakfast?
- Do you eat the majority of your food in the second half of the day?
- Do you eat fruit (by itself) as a snack?
- Do you drink soda, sweet tea, juice, cow milk, or diet drinks?
- Do you eat something sweet after most meals?
- Are you purposely skipping carbs at meals?
- Do you workout on an empty belly?
- Do you wait over an hour to refuel after your workout?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, now you know possible reasons why you have late night cravings.
2. EMOTIONAL:
Are you trying to fill a void or problem in your life with food?
- Feel stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed (most of the time)?
- Do you internalize stress?
- Feel like you deserve a reward after your tough day?
- Do you struggle with life balance (family/work/money/time)?
- Do you worry about things that are out of your control?
- Are you bored at night?
- Sick of your evening routine?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, now you know possible reasons why you have late night cravings.
If you need help… We are here for you!
What you should do next …
Register for my Nutrition Class: 3 Realistic Solutions to Rev Your Metabolism so you can Drop Weight Naturally Without Deprivation. And after class, you will receive a gift (My Favorite Balanced Breakfast Recipe Book). I recommend you register early; spaces are limited!
Sign-up for my 3-Day Eating Reset: Tame your sugar cravings without feeling deprived. You will receive my step-by-step guide to stabilize your blood sugar with a done-for-you menu plan, simple recipes, and shopping list.
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About the Author
Hello, I’m Betsy Markle. I’m a Registered Dietitian and Holistic Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience. Living a busy life with 3 kids and a passionate career, I understand the importance of realistic nutrition, exercise, and balanced living.
Women tend to put the needs of everyone else before their own. My passion is to empower women to create a healthy lifestyle that they love and can stick with forever.
Here at Sunshine Wellness, we are proud to help women lose weight effortlessly, overcome cravings, and revive energy so they can heal their metabolism, ditch the diet mentality, and love their bodies.