Thread: How do you fight the night time hunger?

Originally Posted by Leever

I have a terrible habit of eating at night and I think that it is a huge link to why I am not able to lose weight. I lift at night so after my workout and cardio, I am hungry. I have been thinking of trying to go to bed right away when I get home (10:00pm) so then I will not be awake to eat anything. Has anyone had this problem and if so, what have you done to either get rid of it?

I have read that our bodies were designed to tell us when we are hungry and when we aren't. If so, it doesn't make any sence that my body wants food right before it goes to sleep. I might be wrong and if so I would like to understand why this is so.

everyone has this problem but they say if u eat ur 6-7 mini meals a day u wont have this problem

Originally Posted by Leever

I have a terrible habit of eating at night and I think that it is a huge link to why I am not able to lose weight. I lift at night so after my workout and cardio, I am hungry. I have been thinking of trying to go to bed right away when I get home (10:00pm) so then I will not be awake to eat anything. Has anyone had this problem and if so, what have you done to either get rid of it?

I have read that our bodies were designed to tell us when we are hungry and when we aren't. If so, it doesn't make any sence that my body wants food right before it goes to sleep. I might be wrong and if so I would like to understand why this is so.

I lift mid-day then eat several meals as the day goes on. You get used to the cycle.

Originally Posted by Leever

I have a terrible habit of eating at night and I think that it is a huge link to why I am not able to lose weight. I lift at night so after my workout and cardio, I am hungry. I have been thinking of trying to go to bed right away when I get home (10:00pm) so then I will not be awake to eat anything. Has anyone had this problem and if so, what have you done to either get rid of it?

I have read that our bodies were designed to tell us when we are hungry and when we aren't. If so, it doesn't make any sence that my body wants food right before it goes to sleep. I might be wrong and if so I would like to understand why this is so.

First of all if your not eating after you workout and doing cardio, you might as well not even workout in the first place. Your body NEEDS a shake or food asap after a workout. And wtf is wrong with eating before bed? I'm at 7% bf, and eat a huge bowl of Cottage Cheese with Peanut Butter 20-40 minutes before bed.

I have a terrible habit of eating in the morning, then another 5 or so times after that......

Get your intakes and macros sorted out, develop a meal plan, and stick to it. Eating before bed may very well be a part of that, and you should really eat after a workout.

If you're starving, you need to eat, nighttime or daytime.

post your diet and stats

I eat cottage cheese and take two fish oil caps just about every night before bed, thats usually 11pm or so.

The meal that I have been eating at night recently is peanut butter bread. I also might have a can of tuna and a banana but I think I am going to stop that because that is too close to my breakfast meal. I have a can of tuna and a banana along with a bowl of cereal. I have found that this satisfies my hunger throughtout the day. I work in an office and if I can keep my hunger down there too then I that is great. My biggest concern is just eating at night. Does anyone else have a reason why I should have a snack at night.

I understand the reason of eating shortly after lifting just for the fact that your body needs to replenish the nutrition and add protein so your muscles can recooperate.

Sorry it took me so long to respond to this post again.

Correct me if im wrong, you only eat breakfast? Then after you workout???

No. The largest meal of the day is breakfast of which I will have a bowl of cereal, can of tuna, and a banana. I then have a snack, then lunch, then a snack, then supper, lift/cardio, and then another snack minutes before I go to bed.

How about listing everything out including stats and such so we can get a better idea of where you stand.

So you lift and/or do cardio then eat a snack and go to sleep? You really need to focus your protein intake around your workouts. And many advise that you eat a meal 1-2 hours after your workout.

Originally Posted by emitecaps

So you lift and/or do cardio then eat a snack and go to sleep? You really need to focus your protein intake around your workouts. And many advise that you eat a meal 1-2 hours after your workout.

See what I mean, you have left us guessing what is going on with your training and diet. Post it up so we can help youuu.

i only have a real tough time dealing w/ late night time hunger when i go out on the weekends and drink. but i remember over the summer i avoided eating after like 8 or so and i lost a few pounds. but i was lifting during the day so i doubt what i said is of any use to you. heh

Originally Posted by Nicky Carts

i only have a real tough time dealing w/ late night time hunger when i go out on the weekends and drink. but i remember over the summer i avoided eating after like 8 or so and i lost a few pounds. but i was lifting during the day so i doubt what i said is of any use to you. heh

Hey, even us healthy freaks need to live, right? I don't drink while ON orals, but when back to my normal schedule, weekend drinking is important to keep me sane. Haha