Are you a late night snacker? ⠀ Maybe you're not even hungry.. but somehow you find yourself lingering in the kitchen after dinner, snacking mindlessly. Next thing you know, you've consumed an extra 500-1,000 calories. ⠀ 🍿 I used to do this ALL OF THE TIME. I didn't even realize it was happening until it was too late. If this sounds like you, know that you are not alone. Late night snacking is a very common problem.. and honestly I am still guilty of doing it sometimes! ⠀ 💎 But over time, I have gathered a handful of strategies to help you out & I wanted to share them with you!👇🏼 ⠀ ⏰ Adjust your meal times & eat dinner later. Instead of eating dinner at 6pm, try for 7 or 8pm so that by the time you finish eating, you don't have much time before bed to get hungry again. ⠀ ⏳ Wait 20 minutes. Stay busy & distracted. Most times we are just bored…our instinct is to eat because it's enjoyable & will fill the time. Instead of heading to the kitchen, call a friend, go for a walk, read a book, spend time w/ family, etc. ⠀ 📝 Decide an eating window that you won't eat outside of. Make a rule for yourself, I won't eat past ___ pm and try sticking with it! ⠀ 💧 Drink sparkling water, a cup of decaffeinated tea or just plain ol' water! Sometimes you are just thirsty. Try filling up on calorie free beverages before you opt to eat snacks before bed. ⠀ 🍖 Be sure to include plenty of protein & fiber in your diet, which will keep you full! This will prevent you from wanting to snack after dinner. ⠀ 🚰 Brush your teeth immediately after dinner. It will trigger you to think you are done eating for the day, & let's be real - who wants to go through the floss/brush ritual twice?! #snacking #latenightsnacking #latenightsnackingproblems #healthyeating #healthyeatinghabits #healthyeatingideas #healthyeatingtips #healthyeatingplans #healthyeatingrecipes #healthyeatingchallenge #healthyeatinglifestyle #healthyeatingmadeeasy #healthyeatings #healthyeatingforlife #healthyeatingforkids #healthyeatingweek #healthyeatingmotivation #healthyeatingkids #healthyeatingjourney #healthyeatinghealthtliving #healthyeatingplate #healthyeating101 #healthyeatinghabit #healthyeatingblog https://www.instagram.com/p/CFWQ27HJhE3/?igshid=p5uhsa9fpnvh
