I've gotten myself fairly active over the last 6 months, gym 3 times a week minimum (just weights) and running three times a week (5k each time but building up to ultimately 10k), I also walk everywhere and work four nights a week 20.00-00.00.
Herein lies the issue, no matter what I do come in from hungry and can't sleep until I've eaten something, I crave carbs etc but just wondered if anyone had any tips of something filling but not too bad for me? It's worth noting I really only eat meat, eggs, limited dairy, bread and potatoes and other veg but only in soup.
Any advice or help would be great.
I'm similar but for me it's more of a behavioral pattern, and generally salty snacks (chips). You just need to break it. Sorry it's probably not helpful but just having the self awareness has helped me. The only food I could recommend would be popcorn but ultimately you have to break the pattern.
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Hunger is often times mistaken for thirst.
Try upping your water intake, anytime your brain tricks you into thinking you're hungry down some water.
Fight Genome said:
... Jerky (turkey, beef)
Hunger is often times mistaken for thirst.
Try upping your water intake, anytime your brain tricks you into thinking you're hungry down some water.
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I drink a lot of water at work, it's deffo hunger, I think I'll just have to bite the bullet and stop eating, it'll suck for the first few nights but it is what it is.
Yes, I agree, it is behavioural and you can train yourself to avoid it. If you must eat something, then keep plenty of fruits close to your bed. You just need a week of eating a fruit before you dose off and the body will get used to it. Eventually, you will stop the habit.
Watain said:
I drink a lot of water at work, it's deffo hunger, I think I'll just have to bite the bullet and stop eating, it'll suck for the first few nights but it is what it is.
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I agree, definitely behavioral. I am the same way with sugar. I need to avoid it at all costs. I have a crazy sweet tooth but when I eat it, it messes with my stomach and I crave it like crazy the next few days. If I break the habit, the cravings go away. So if it is similar, hopefully breaking the habit will help. I've added in bananas as my snack, plus protein drinks. Not shakes, because those are gross. They sell Gatorade type drink that are much easier to drink. Protein is key when working out.
Like FG says, protein is great for fighting hunger pangs. I did the almond thing for a while, but got a bit tired of them so my mid-afternoon snack at work now is a handful or so of mixed nuts. Surprisingly filling for not a lot of food, takes the edge off.
cmvideo75 said:
I agree, definitely behavioral. I am the same way with sugar. I need to avoid it at all costs. I have a crazy sweet tooth but when I eat it, it messes with my stomach and I crave it like crazy the next few days. If I break the habit, the cravings go away. So if it is similar, hopefully breaking the habit will help. I've added in bananas as my snack, plus protein drinks. Not shakes, because those are gross. They sell Gatorade type drink that are much easier to drink. Protein is key when working out.
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Yeah I thínk I'm going to just stop, might just have a hot drink before bed and make that the ritual when I get home.
Also, drink plenty of water . It will somehow trick your brains that you are full. If it is done regularly, it helps you ingest less food. Learn how you can handle the craving.
Brick said:
Like FG says, protein is great for fighting hunger pangs. I did the almond thing for a while, but got a bit tired of them so my mid-afternoon snack at work now is a handful or so of mixed nuts. Surprisingly filling for not a lot of food, takes the edge off.
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I do this and add mixed seeds, too.
Watain said:
I've gotten myself fairly active over the last 6 months, gym 3 times a week minimum (just weights) and running three times a week (5k each time but building up to ultimately 10k), I also walk everywhere and work four nights a week 20.00-00.00.
Herein lies the issue, no matter what I do come in from hungry and can't sleep until I've eaten something, I crave carbs etc but just wondered if anyone had any tips of something filling but not too bad for me? It's worth noting I really only eat meat, eggs, limited dairy, bread and potatoes and other veg but only in soup.
Any advice or help would be great.
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That's awesome, Watain. How's it going now?
princecharlestampon said:
That's awesome, Watain. How's it going now?
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Alright, started DDP yoga as well so that's helping and now recording what I eat which helps keep me on track.
I highly recommend water filled veggies such as cucumber, tomato, etc. Slice them and dash on some salt or even a little dipping sauce would be better than chips or something similar. Also Dark chocolate late at night is a good satiating snack if your protein goals are met for the day. The last is protein. If you still are low in protein I would say a shake or a couple hard boiled eggs with salt. Salt is good for us with as much as we sweat in practice that we need to be able to retain some water.
If your needs are met for the day and you feel like its simply just an urge then try frozen grapes or lemon water. Also drinking a mineral water or sparkling mineral water can add to the feeling of full while helping fill in micro nutrient gaps. If you still need to hit specific goals in your plan then put the focus on a specific food type to fill that gap. Other snacks id recommend is celery and cucumber slices with salt.
