What do you do when you get those midnight cravings?

United States
February 3, 2018 1:12am CST
It's hard when you are trying to live healthier and lose weight and your mind keeps telling you to go get a snack at bed time. What I do to fight this urge is eat a protein rich dinner 4 hours before bed. If I do get an unbeatable craving I get a cup of warm water with lemon and something really light, such as a handful of almonds or half an orange...something real small. I fill up with the warm water and satisfy my taste buds with just a taste of food. I think it helps wien yourself off from eating whenever you want to training your body to not want food after a certain time.
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@maezee (41988)
• United States
3 Feb 18
I agree. Also i try to eat a sweet fruit like a banana when craving sweets. Sometimes it works and other times it doesnt.
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• United States
3 Feb 18
Same here, anytime I crave sweets I try to eat fruit. Occasionally, very rarely I'll give into a cookie. Why not? Haha
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@Sreekala (34312)
• India
3 Feb 18
I drink some water then go for sleeping.
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• United States
3 Feb 18
Hey that works!
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@prashu228 (37524)
• India
3 Feb 18
i eat some fruit available , or drink some chocolate milk
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• United States
3 Feb 18
Both sound good. I avoid drinking milk, I used to love chocolate milk though :)
@id_peace (14005)
• Singapore
25 Mar 18
I will just drink some water and sleep.
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• United States
31 Mar 18
Good idea
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@jstory07 (139742)
• Roseburg, Oregon
3 Feb 18
I just eat some cheese or a piece of fruit.Drinking water helps to.
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• United States
4 Feb 18
Both are delicious at that time of night!
@Icydoll (36717)
• India
3 Feb 18
Drink milk or eat fruits
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• United States
3 Feb 18
Sounds enjoyable :)
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• Philippines
3 Feb 18
I'm taking a banana and some nuts to satisfy my midnight cravings.Banana can also help you in getting to sleep.
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• United States
4 Feb 18
Oh good to know! I read that bananas are a good way to start the day because they keep you full longer and sustain energy.
@aureliah (24316)
• Kenya
3 Feb 18
I clearly understand that feeling and you end up breaking the rules. All the best