actually, there was just a show on dr oz that said its beneficial to your metabolism to have a smoothie before bed. it helps you sleep and keeps your metabolism going. he showed one that is banana, choc soy milk, and tart cherry juice. i started doing that and its actually really yummy! it help keep me from snacking too because i know i will be having that later.

I'm not so sure that you would lose weight faster if you stop eating by 7 p.m. I read somewhere that this is a myth that evolved because of the kinds of foods people tended to eat after dinner, and not because of the eating itself. I personally think that a calorie is a calorie regardless of when you eat it. So I would focus on what you are eating and whether you are staying within the number of calories per day that will help you lose weight, and not so much on what time you are eating.

I know it's not exactly the same as eating but when I get 'hungry' at night I make a cup of tea with 1 sugar and a little milk, it stops the shakes and while I'm making it it helps me forget about how much I want to eat.

If you still feel like having something to eat just sip your tea slowly and enjoy it.. if you still feel like eating after you've finished your tea then chop up a banana into a bowl and pour some fat-free yoghurt and a drizzle of honey on top to satisfy your sweet tooth ..

Sorry I can't help more :-) xxx

I started taking Psyllium Husk powder pills. Its not a diet pill, it's not medication. It's an all natural husk, grouned into a powder. When you drink it with water (LOTS of water) it turns into a jelly. Doesn't fill me up, but it makes me full enough where a fruit would keep me full for hours. (drinking water alone could do it too, but I feel like the jelly keeps me feeling fuller, for longer)

Yeah, I've read the '7PM rule' is bogus. It's really don't eat 3 hours before your going to go to bed.

You could try brushing your teeth at 7pm I find this stops me snacking!!

I just copied and pasted the "50 Things to do to stop snacking'. It will help me I know.

I used to have the same problem! It was even worse because I'd get horrendous acid reflux the next morning if I ate before I went to bed, but I was so hungry. Basically, what I did was push my dinner to a later time - just by 30 minutes and did the toothbrushing trick that Est3lle mentioned. As a college student, it's hard to stay healthy and go to bed early - I also invested in some mint gum just to keep my mouth busy in the late hours.

hope that helps!

I like the smoothie idea. It's hard for me not to snack as well. When I was in a special program for wieght management I would wake up at night really hungry. The nutritionist told me to have some skim milk before bedtime and that worked. Now i just give in and have popcorn or bread w/ pb. Now you knw why I have stopped losing wieight! LOL but i have to say, I am maintaining despite the snacking.

I would recommend increasing the protein in your diet. I sometimes will have cottage cheese and some pineapple for a bedtime snack. The cottage cheese has a slow digesting protein that will benefit muscle growth and repair and the best way to lose fat is to increase your muscle mass...(muscle mass is lean and takes up less space than fat)

Smaller meals throughout the day with increased protein will even out your digestion and your blood sugar levels and curb those late nite munchies. Sometimes, I just go get a big glass of ice water and crunch on the ice and that curbs my need to shove something in my mouth!! LOL

The best "diet" i've ever seen in print is a diabetic diet. It lays out a meal plan with the right amounts of carbs (complex) and proteins. Don't discount condiments either...every calorie counts when you're trying to develop a lifestyle change. And quite simply...that's what it has to be. Don't focus solely on looking decent in a bathing suit for one event in your life. Focus on getting healthy and staying that way.

Have fun on your cruise!! Hope you get that 10 pounds off!!

Drink water. I know water is tasteless, but there are some flavor packets for water that are fairly cheap and some even put more vitamins into your system.

providing that you eat something healthy like a piece of fruit or something there is no problem with eating at night, it is a complete myth, in fact it can be detrimental because your body is sluggish when it doesnt have fuel it is like running the car when you are in the red, it just doesnt work as well.

drinking more water

I'm discovering that it has a lot to do with getting enough protein. If we don't get satisfied, we feel hungry. I keep walnuts on hand in case I just have to have a little something in the evening.

COFFEE (with splenda and fat free creamer)! or hot tea.. drinking warm liquids fills the stomach and keeps your mouth busy!