Well it’s been forever since I filmed a vlog so I thought it was about time I jumped back in front of the camera! I thought that a useful topic to chat about would be evening snacking as I’d had several people bring up this issue over the last couple of weeks. I have always struggled with evening snacking, even thinking way back, it was an issue for me.
As I say in the video, I certainly don’t believe that evening snacking is inherently bad, I actually enjoy snacking some evenings! What I don’t like is the mindless hand to mouth action when I’m watching TV or on the computer, which results in me feeling uncomfortably stuffed and bloated. Especially while I was gaining weight to tackle my amenorrhea issue, I found that I would snack on more healthy foods, but overdo it so I ended up in binge territory – however, and I want to be super clear on this – when you are in the process of gaining weight for health reasons / ED recovery, evening snacking is a good thing!
Unfortunately for those of us that are trying to lose weight, even healthy snacks eaten in excess can be troublesome. Anyway I’m going to end up repeating everything I say in the blog, here it is!
Here’s the link to the How to avoid boredom eating post I mention.
Is evening snacking an issue for you? Do you have any further tips that have helped you?
This is such a good vlog! I’m sure it’s going to help so many people x
This used to me an issue for me but now I make up a a jug of warm water and sqeeze half a lemon into it and drink it slowly in the space of 2 or 3 hours. . I dont get twmpted to snack as much so I figure I was only thirsty in the first place
Also try to not to buy the unhealthy snacks in the first place – easier said than done I know !
Love this idea! Thanks for sharing :)
Great idea, I do the same thing with herbal teas, although I do have to be careful on an evening or else I end up needing the loo all night long!
Sometimes I snack sometimes I don’t its definitely usually down to boredom if I do : )
Haha, yep I know boredom is often what gets me!
I snack in the evening if I am hungry, but I keep it healthy. Like you say, it mindless snacking that is the problem.
Absolutely, I used to eat loads of apples – healthy, but I was just eating them mindlessly and ending up super bloated!
Great vlog Laura. Like you say undereating during the day often leads to over-eating later and this is definitely the case for me. I’m managing to get into a better routine of proper meals though which tends to stop me going overboard later on.
I do like a sweet something after dinner and definitely don’t deny myself that- just make sure it’s not a 100g bar of dark chocolate!
Thanks Emma, I do think it’s so important for people to think about making sure they eat enough in the day, as you say I think that is easier when you have a proper routine of meals. Got to love something a little bit sweet after dinner :-)
Laura – you look so beautiful in the vlog! Totally gorgeous x
Thank you so much Sian, that is so kind!
Love this post! One of my worst habits is night-time snacking. So helpful and great to know I’m not alone in this x
Thanks Maddy, so glad the post was useful for you!