I am sure we have all been there. Woke up late at night and felt those dreaded hunger pangs. I know I have experienced it, but it was mainly when I was pregnant when I got up at night to eat (unless I have these delicious hogs & kisses cookies on my countertop!).

Nighttime cravings can sabotage the best diet plans. It is a fact. How can you stop these late night cravings? What can you do to stop late night binge eating?

Many people find themselves eating late at night, even if they are not hungry. Nighttime cravings often sabotage the best-intended diet and weight-loss plans and can cause some unexpected health problems.

Along with some easy lifestyle solutions on how to outsmart nighttime cravings, the proprietary, science-based ingredients in Qurb™ Shot PM (www.qurbshot.com) can also help avoid late night snacking. Qurb™ PM Shot has been formulated to work effectively at night, often the downfall for many dieters after a day of careful eating and exercise. The PM shot does not contain any caffeine and has 100 mg of Theanine which has been scientifically shown to relax the body and mind.

How Nighttime Cravings Can Sabotage The Best Diet Plans

 ·         Eating late at night causes weight gain and loss of sleep

The body’s metabolism works all day long while you are up and active. Metabolism is much slower at night and we don’t burn the calories that we do during the day which can cause weight gain. Also, research has found that the digestive process can have serious implications on sleep cycle and can cause you to wake more often.

 ·         Eating at night can cause increased acid reflux

When you lay down with food in your belly, it is easier for acid to spill out of a full stomach – even if you don’t have acid reflux. It takes a few hours for food to fully digest.

 ·         Eating at night can throw off your internal clock

Eating late when you normally should be asleep may throw off your body’s internal clock. Additionally, artificial light from the TV, computer or smartphone can keep you awake and stimulate your appetite.

 According to Authority Nutrition, some clever ways to combat nighttime cravings (1-5) include:

 1)      Use a routine – structured eating and sleeping times will help spread food intake over the day so you’re less hungry at night

2)      De-stress – anxiety and stress are 2 of the most common reasons why people eat when they’re not hungry. Relaxation techniques like meditation, breathing exercises, hot baths, and stretching can help manage nighttime eating

3)      Eat regularly throughout the day – eating at planned intervals throughout the day keep blood sugar stable and can prevent feelings of ravenous hunger

4)      Include protein at every meal – protein is known to keep you feeling fuller, longer and can reduce snacking and nighttime eating

5)      Distract yourself – if you’re eating out of boredom, planning healthy evening activities or finding a new hobby can prevent mindless late night eating.

6)      Drink a bottle of Qurb PR – to fight nighttime cravings and to relax the mind and body