Head hunger and bad habits

[LisaDM 194]

Bad habits have been sneaking back into my life. I have great restriction with meals, but I have no issues grazing and snacking. I am just over 3 months out and I tolerate pretty much eveything which is a blessing and a curse. I am still losing weight, but I am concerned about my old evening snack habits coming back. I know I need to just not snack. It's not that I get hungry after dinner. I rarely get all that hungry. But I WANT to eat. My desire for Snacks is high. I find myself thinking about food and mentally analyzing my fridge and cupboards, then finally going to get something. I keep lots of healthy snacks around, but I find myself grabbing the less healthy things that are in the house for my family. I guess I am just hoping that putting it out there will help me deal. Any advice from others that have struggled with head hunger would be helpful.

[Miss Mac 6,261]

Night eating was a big pre=op issue for me, so I had to decide that after supper dishes are done, the kitchen is closed. No Snacks in the bedroom, either. Bottled Water only through the night. It's rough, but I have to be hard on myself to win this battle.

[mickally 95]

I am dealing with the same issue, grazing all the time is to easy. I like Miss Mac approach. I think I am going to do this as well.

[gomekast 559]

I get the night time snackies too. I've decided that if I must eat, it will be only beef Jerky. It works for me but my NUT says its a no no.

[Noor1969 150]

My head hunger is the worst at night. Right now I'm on the preop diet and am allowing myself sugar free Jello as a treat. I'm glad someone else is having the same problem as I know it's going to be really hard to kick the habit after my surgery.

[sarahgirrl 12]

Im not sure if this will work for you, but my therapist told me about a reinforcement technique that I started trying to counter the negative self-talk I do. I keep a rubber band around my wrist and anytime i catch myself being negative towards myself I pull it and let it go. I know it sounds a little crazy, but it has actually been working for me. Just thought I'd throw it out there. Ultimately, for me, I think I need to just find something else to take up my attention at night to distract me from wanting Snacks.< /p>

[Arts137 1,811]

AND what are you snacking on? Liver? Fried chicken? Brocolli???

I bet it's simple carbs or sugars. And if so, ask yourself if you might be "addicted" to 'em.

If so... well check the "carbs and cocaine" article in the research section.

My only solution was go Cold Turkey from sugar and simple carbs period. Hard for a few days, but all OK now...

[LisaDM 194]

AND what are you snacking on? Liver? Fried chicken? Brocolli??? I bet it's simple carbs or sugars. And if so, ask yourself if you might be "addicted" to 'em. If so... well check the "carbs and cocaine" article in the research section. My only solution was go Cold Turkey from sugar and simple carbs period. Hard for a few days, but all OK now...

Oh, I most definitely think j am addicted to carbs. I did very well the first couple months, but once I was allowed to add more things into my diet, the carbs came back into my life. >_< I try to have something with Protein too sometimes. I know what I should be eating and not eating, but in the moment I don't care. Then after I am made at myself. But then the next moment I am snacking again. It's ridiculous and it's all my own fault, but still hard habits to break.