So my downfall in staying healthy is highly attributed to late night snacking. Even if it's a healthy snack, like a yogurt or some almonds, I still feel soooo guilty. I have read numerous fitness articles stating that eating anything at all after 7 PM pretty much goes right to your trouble zones. (Though I believe this cutoff time can be adjusted depending on what time of the day you work out; for me, I generally exercise around 4 or 5 pm) So my new alternative to reaching for that late night snack is to sip on some tea.
I have also been having trouble sleeping due to stress, so adding chamomile tea to my nightly routine is perfect. So if you're up late and wanting to raid the fridge, boil some water instead. If you're not quite ready to be knocked out, just go for any caffeine-free herbal blend. Not a tea person? Try a small glass of a milk alternative. My favorites are unsweetened vanilla almond milk or soy slender chocolate soy milk.
And remember, when you feel like you HAVE to have that midnight snack, try to visualize the immediate guilt you'll feel for a five-second food fix. So resist the urge and show off that confidence and will power :)
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