Do not eating two or three hours before you go to bed. More than that and you’ll get too hungry – and you’ll be much more likely to give in to your appetite. Less than that and you won’t have enough time to burn the calories before you go to sleep. One exception: if you are trying to add muscle mass it is ok to eat some protein or drink a high-protein, low or no carb shake up to an hour before going to sleep.

Break up your nighttime routine by limiting mindless activities is like watching TV. One of the reasons many people get appetite late at nighttime is because they’re just plain bored. They consciously or subconsciously turn to food to give their brains something to do. Play a game, read a book, talk to your kids – anything that at least partially engages the brain will keep it too busy to think about food.

Have breakfast always. Skipping breakfast is one of the biggest causes of food appetite throughout the day – even late at night! And eating less in the evening will ensure that you’re very hungry in the morning, so it should be easier to eat a nice big healthy meal. Read the rest of this entry »