How to stop Late Night Snacking
Do you find that eating the right foods and exercising just falls into place for you during the day, but as soon as the clock strikes 9.30pm you are raiding the cupboards for your late night "munchies" fix?
For most folks this time of the night is when you finally get the opportunity to put your feet up and relax - you are relieved to be able to just have some "time out" from the stresses at work, home, family and study. However enjoyable this time-out may be it can have it's downfalls.
- Include weight training in your health and fitness program and drink protein shakes.
Rather than pulling out a bag of crisps. Believe me, once you have swallowed a glass full of a protein shake, you won't feel hungry anymore. On top of this you will be helping your muscles repair while you are sleeping, thus increasing your muscle tone, and improving your metabolism. - Eat more food during the day
Often when you late night snack you feel too sick in the morning to eat breakfast because you are still feeling full. Remember you should be aiming at around 5-6 smaller meals per day. By eating regularly throughout the day you won't be so eager to tear the pantry doors off after everyone has gone to bed. - Do something else while watching TV.
Make a list of things that you could be doing while watching TV to take your mind off eating. I train while I am watching TV, and so do quite a few other people that I know, not just because we are short for time, but to help prevent late night snacking. - Don't buy junk food
Chips, dips and sugar don't just appear magically in your house. The only reason you are snacking on junk is because you made the choice to purchase the junk food and put it in your pantry. If it's not there you won't eat it. Simple, eh? - Eat low fat snacks instead
If you must have a late night snack, don't for that piece of pie or left over dinner. Instead, eat a piece of fruit or a raw vegetable (broccoli and carrots are best). - Make the effort to break the cycle
It's up to you to take action and the make the decision to stop your late night snack habits. Remember, habits can be broken and replaced with new habits. And to create a healthy habit you just need to stick to it, and repeat your new plan until it becomes a routine. Once you see the difference it makes to your health and fitness results, it'll help motivate you to continue.
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