[Casriel]

Afternoons are the worst for snacking. I can get through the morning, get through lunch time but as mid afternoon rolls around I am standing starting at the fridge/pantry looking for something to eat, even though I know there isn't anything there because I run a "snack free" house (apart from kids snacks).

Fruit just doesn't cut it, I want something sweet and heavy that I can get my teeth into.

How do you move past the afternoon munchies?? (I manage to get through evenings ok as well, afternoons are my biggest weakness).

[Bac0s]

I plan a snack in the afternoon into my calories. Something good, like a bag of 100 cal popcorn ( sometimes with string cheese), or a Skinny Cow ice cream sandwich. Usually in the 100-150 cal range. It helps get me through until dinner. I have a hard time controlling eating after lunch. This, and planning a lot fewer calories in the morning and a big dinner, help a lot.

[DexterMom]

Hey there - no reason at all you need to cut out snacks! Fighting the urge to snack for the rest of your life isn't practical -- instead -- cut out a few of those lunch/breakfast calories and use them to have a nice snack in the afternoon.

If I know I'm going to treat myself to a glass of wine or some chips/salsa during a football game, I just balance the daily calories to be able to fit that in.

Good luck!

[saram]

A serving of Almonds really does it for me. I have a serving around 3:00-4:00 and I am not hungry until diner time (which is usually 7:30-8:00). They are great for breakfast too!

[joyc21]

I have to have an afternoon snack, otherwise I'd be famished by the time I get home in the evening. But like others said, I always plan this into my day. Before I leave for work in the morning I usually pack 4 "meals"- (1) breakfast, (2) morning snack, (3) lunch, (4) afternoon snack.....then when I get home I have dinner and sometimes an evening snack.

[leeshalulu]

I was so glad to hear that others have the same downfall as I do. Afternoons are my worst! By 3:30 (I am a teacher) I am stressed, tired, and looking to fill the need with food. I am going to try and start planning heavier more satisfying snacks into this time slot to help me out.

[Eliana]

This is my worst time as well! I've combatted it two ways.

1. I eat a large snack or mini meal before leaving work around 3:00. This usually works quite well.

2. I feed my family dinner at 4:30 or 5:00. That way I'm only clock watching for an hour to an hour and a half.

I could eat a full meal at 3:30 or 4:00. I experimented one day when the kids were gone for the evening. I ate dinner at 4:00 and I was not hungry the rest of the evening. If I could just eat an actual meal at that time I'd be good. That's what my body naturally wants. I think it must naturally wind down around 6:00 and this is nature's way of telling me eat now so it has time to work it off. I'm also a morning person, so my body tells me to go to bed early.

Just a theory.

[carol2208]

Planning a snack in the afternoon also works for me. And when thatīs no possible for whatever reason, or itīs just an anxiety thing, sugarfree candy always works!

[Curiously Joyful]

I have a small snack, but most important, a TON of water in the afternoons.

[MrsSoCo]

I use string cheese, cashews or apple slices with peanut butter.

The funny thing is, if I am in a meeting I don't even miss or think about the food. It's all a mind game. I know it!