I always find my self being hungry at night, around 10 or 11 PM. I eat dinner around 5:30pm, but I'm still hungry later. What can I do to curb my hunger?
1. Drink more water
2. Eat a later dinner
3. Eat a more complete dinner (focus on good carbs/fiber & veggies rather than pizza, pop, etc.)
4. Eat a good breakfast and lunch (again, healthy)
5. Avoid being around food late at night
6. Get to bed earlier. This may be the biggest factor and is a great way to avoid over-eating.
8 Answers
Nothing wrong with a snack before bedtime. I eat watermelon--not too many calories but it satisfies my sweet tooth--but anything is fine, really. Just don't make a meal of it.
Well the best way to curb your hunger is to have more smaller meals through out the day instead of having two or three big meals. I like to have a small meal 4 times a day. Usually a bowl of cereal, small portions for lunch and dinner, then a protein shake smoothie after a workout which is around 10. I load the shake with a lot of fruits so it;s naturally sweet and good for you as well. It's also light on the stomach.
If you are wanting to lose weight then eating small meals every 3-4 hours trains your metabolism to speed up and makes it O.K. to eat late.
If your not trying to lose weight then eating a few almonds or blueberry's will help to fill you up. Another suggestion would be ensuring protein in you final meal for the evening.Fiber is good for that final meal too. Fiber One bars are great for that sort of thing. http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=84098
Being hungry a couple of hours after dinner is normal. Probably you're eating small portions which is good for you. Try to eat something high in protein (such as a protein smoothie or a hand full of peanuts) half an hour before bed. Your body works harder when is breaking down proteins which keeps you feeling full longer and helps speed up your metabolism burning more fat in the process. Drink plenty of water throughout the day, you may feel hungry when in fact you're just thirsty (you'll be surprised how often it happens.) Don't increase the size of your portions, it will not solve the problem. And don't ignore the hunger, again being hungry all the time is just a sign of a good metabolism (assuming you have a healthy diet.)
eat smaller meals for about 4-7 total meals a day
I aim for 5-6 meals about 400 cals each. I tend to have a slow release protein 45mins before bed. I weight train 5 days a week, so you might not need the protein but eating more small controlled meals help boost your metabolism.
Something that helps me is brushing my teeth when I start to get hungry. There's nothing worse than having to rebrush after you eat. Maybe I'm just lazy.
1. Drink more water
2. Eat a later dinner
3. Eat a more complete dinner (focus on good carbs/fiber & veggies rather than pizza, pop, etc.)
4. Eat a good breakfast and lunch (again, healthy)
5. Avoid being around food late at night
6. Get to bed earlier. This may be the biggest factor and is a great way to avoid over-eating.