[header] How to stop eating at night [title] Know the difference between emotional and physical hunger. [step] Sometimes we eat at night because we are genuinely hungry, especially if we deprive ourselves of calories throughout the day. Other times, nighttime eating is due to emotional hunger.
[header] How to stop eating at night [title] Know the difference between emotional and physical hunger. [step] Sometimes we eat at night because we are genuinely hungry, especially if we deprive ourselves of calories throughout the day. Other times, nighttime eating is due to emotional hunger.
Identifying whether your nighttime eating is physical or emotional is an important step in dealing with the problem. [substeps] Does your hunger come on suddenly or gradually? Emotional hunger is more likely to manifest itself in the form of a sudden craving. For example, when you're caught up on a project, you may think you have to eat too much and constantly think about your dinner plans, and you may let emotional hunger take over. [substeps] However, on the other hand, we may also be unconsciously hungry when we're bored or stressed. Knowing the difference between emotional and physical hunger can help you learn to cope with your emotional eating. [substeps] Emotional hunger originates from feelings like physical aches, pains, hunger pangs, anxiety, sadness, depression and anger. [substeps] For example, something as simple as indulging in peanut butter can be loaded with a meal low in calories. If this occurs, feel free to splurge on food you're actually craving for more impact.