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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.

Eat some moderate-sized meals throughout the day. This may be the real secret to ending food cravings. Eating a small, healthy meal or snack every 2 or 3 hours is a technique used by most fitness pros – because it works! By “grazing” like this throughout the day you won’t get hungry and your metabolism and energy levels will stay elevated all day long. Also, your willpower will stay intact because you’re not starving yourself.

Focus on high-fiber foods at night. A healthy dinner should consist mainly of lean proteins and fibrous carbs like veggies, fruits, and salads. The fiber will keep you feeling full longer and reduce any cravings you may get before bedtime.

If you have to eat something late at nighttime, at least make it relatively healthy and keep the portion size very small. Low-fat string cheese or cottage cheese are good options. Low or no-sugar yogurt is another.