TIP OF THE DAY - FRIDAY

How Can I Conquer My Downfall: Bingeing at Night?

• Eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The large majority of people who struggle with night eating are those who skip meals or don't eat balanced meals during the day. This is a major setup for overeating at night.
• Eat your evening meal in the kitchen or dining room, sitting down at the table.
• Drink cold unsweetened raspberry tea. It tastes great and keeps your mouth busy.
• Change your nighttime schedule. It will take effort, but it will pay off. You need something that will occupy your mind and hands.
• If you're eating at night due to emotions, you need to focus on getting in touch with what's going on and taking care of yourself in a way that really works.
• Find a nonfood method of coping with your stress.
• Put a sign on the kitchen and refrigerator doors: "Closed after Dinner."
• Brush your teeth right after dinner to remind you: No more food.
• Eat without engaging in any other simultaneous activity. No reading, watching TV, or sitting at the computer.
• Eating late at night won't itself cause weight gain. It's how many calories—not when you eat them—that counts.