Stop Late Night Snack Attacks!

If late-night snacking is standing in the way of your healthy eating success, break the habit with these pointers:

• Make sure you're getting enough calories earlier in the day. Eat a big breakfast, a medium-size lunch, and a small dinner.
• Don't skip your meals or snacks. If you follow the meal plans as recommended, it's actually hard to eat it all!
• Try working out at night instead of in the morning. Head to the track, pool, or gym when the urge to snack hits!
• Brush your teeth after every meal. Your teeth will be healthier, and the mint taste turns off your appetite.
• Watch out for alcohol. It's easy to start snacking after a drink or two loosens your inhibitions.
• Don't keep unhealthy snacks on hand! Clear out the chips, cookies, candy, and other junk foods so they aren't in the cupboard calling your name!