24/04/2018
Over the past 10+ years, many of my clients who are on quests to eat healthier and lose weight have told me, "I do great all day, but at night, everything just seems to fall apart."
This mostly happens because evening hours are less busy and structured, and or because we create patterns that once formed are difficult to break like nibbling while cooking or always to eat a sweet treat after dinner (me).
Here are a few hacks to help you combat those unplanned treats 🍩🍔🍦🍷🍕
💦Drink tea or water: drinking some hot tea or water will help you feel full and less likely to grab that bag of chips or doughnuts.
📍Find a low-calorie alternative to your favorite sweet treat: There's plenty of "lighter" options available like Halo 😇 Top. While there's nothing wrong with eating the real thing, it's nice to have some lighter options for those days when you're watching macros or trying to lean out.
😴 Go to sleep: Sounds obvious, but it really works. If you're catching up on some much needed, you're not going to be staying up late raiding the fridge.
⌛️ Save more calories for the evening: If you find that you're starving in the evenings (due to hunger vs. mindless snacking), try shifting some of your calories to the evening. Something a simple as an extra tablespoon of peanut butter 🥄 or some cottage cheese can help mild hunger pains, or you can try intermittent fasting and skip breakfast (I do).
Do you 👆 have any tips on how to deal with late-night hunger? (let me know, I could use the help too)
Coach Hector
