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John Davis
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# Posted: 3 Nov 2007 17:40


I had no problem not eating after 7pm when I was on 1st shift. Now that I am on 2nd, I put on 7 pounds. I eat at 7pm then at 11 I am starving. This is probably the worst time to eat. what do you do to curve your hunger?


Minu ~
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# Posted: 3 Nov 2007 19:51


I guess the worst time to eat depends fully on a person's hours--if you're a night owl or not...

What time are you hitting the sack at night?

I see nothing wrong with small snacks before bed, provided that the day's intake has been sensible and that the nibble is just that, small, and healthful of course, and even better if it's proteiny.



Jocelyn Coutant
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# Posted: 3 Nov 2007 23:15


what are you eating at 11? and do you work out at all


Cindy N
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# Posted: 4 Nov 2007 00:11


How much are you eating throughout the rest of your day? Make sure you're getting several small meals spaced regularly during the day. Your new shift got in the way of what worked before, so examine what has changed in your diet and exercise and see if you can balance it back out.

If it's any consolation (probably not), I work first shift, and I'm still a ravenous beast in the evening. I know for a fact it's because I have so little time during work to eat snacks that are spaced between my meals. Sometimes lunch is even non-existent. When I manage to get several small meals through the day, I am much better in the evening.


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# Posted: 4 Nov 2007 05:35


i would write out a plan for yourself. just like you reverse your sleeping habits now you need to reverse your eating habits. i would try eating 5-6 small meals throughout the night (spaced out every 3 ish hours). it will take time to adjust to just like your sleeping did.


John Davis
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# Posted: 4 Nov 2007 19:34


I workout almost daily, I run on the elliptical for a half hour a day, i for the most part eat well. I stay away from fast foods. I eat yogurts and fruits. whole grain breads I go to bed shortly after I eat. I just seem to fall apart when I get home, all rules out the window. I guess because its my time to sitdown and relax before bed


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# Posted: 5 Nov 2007 03:28


can you take a bath, listen to music, take a walk, watch tv, have a planned snack, go to the gym, make a call, read, write, or do something enjoyable instead?


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