When it comes to my nutrition, late night eating is by far my biggest struggle. I’m not talking about eating dinner late (although that does happen more often than I’d like), I’m talking about my post dinner sweet craving! I love my dessert and just about anything with chocolate, I’ve had to really work on my self-control and willpower with this one.

I know I’m not alone in this struggle, right?! I’m not perfect but I’ve established some tips and tricks to control my cravings that I want to share. If this is your downfall (whether it’s sweets or salty treats), I got you!

My Tips and Tricks

• First and foremost, it’s a mindset change. If you have a weight loss goal (or you are just trying to maintain), those late night treats aren’t going to help. So start practicing these two mindset tricks.
  • Before I dive into any sweets, I always stop and ask myself – Is it REALLY worth it? More than likely, the answer is no. We don’t need to give ourselves a sugar rush before we go to sleep.
• • Ask yourself how you will feel in the morning. I know I feel SO much better (and less bloated) when I don’t indulge in dessert the night before. So before I take a bite, I think about how I’ll feel in the morning.
• Distract yourself! As a Mom and business owner, my days can get long and I’m exhausted by the end of the day. After the baby goes to sleep, its the only time my husband and I have to spend together. Instead of indulging in treats (even if we feel we deserve them!), we take time to catch up on each other’s day, relax, and watch our Netflix shows. So find a good book, show, or start a fun new project to distract yourself from cravings! A helpful saying to keep in mind is “Dinner and Done.” Enjoy dinner and then move on to unwind from the day.
• Brush your teeth right after dinner. Once I’ve gone through the effort of brushing my teeth, I know I’m done eating for the day.
• Have a chocolate shake! No, not from Chick-Fil-A (I know, they are good!). I’m talking about Shakeology, a superfood shake that has helped me control my sweet tooth. I mix in some peanut butter (or PB2) for a chocolate peanut butter treat that is so satisfying. It’s a healthy chocolate treat I have everyday (usually during the day or for breakfast) that has helped to reduce the night time cravings.
  • If you’d like to give it a try, just click here, select “Shop”, select “Shakeology” from the top menu, and select your flavor and shipping method (I recommend the autoship to save money on shipping, you can cancel at anytime). There is a 30 day money back guarantee so if you don’t like it, you can return it and get your money back! As always, reach out to me with any questions and I’m happy to help. 
• IF you do cave (and believe me I do!), have a healthy dessert/treat on hand! See my blog post Dessert Rules I Live By for some ideas.

In my postpartum fitness journey, my goal was to get down to my pre-baby weight and lose about 15 lbs. I think one of the biggest things that helped me do this was to reduce my post dinner treats and really follow the “Dinner and Done” rule. I found that once I made it a habit and stuck to it for a couple of weeks, it became a lot easier and I didn’t really crave it as much.  Like I said, I’m not perfect and I don’t always follow my own rules but I stick to it as much as I can and adjust when needed. I hope you find these helpful in your journey!

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