6 Ways to Kill Late Night Cravings

From eDiets.com:

Let's face it, sometimes despite all of your healthy intentions -- you just can't make cravings go away.

Or can you?!

This time of year we are especially tempted by the plethora of treats that appear at every turn. Even if you pass up a plate of freshly baked cookies at the office, by 9:00 PM you are ready to hold Mrs. Fields for ransom until you get a hot Tollhouse cookie. Rather than giving in to the craving (and risk imprisonment for kidnapping!) why not try a different approach this year?

If late night munchies are your downfall, you can win if you deploy these few tricks. We have all heard the "brush your teeth" trick to change what your taste buds may be craving, but I know that doesn't always work -- I have been guilty of thinking, "Oh, I can brush them again before I go to bed" -- but how about this time after brushing your teeth you apply some whitening strips?

I do this often. Not only am I unable to eat, regardless of how loudly the cravings are shouting to me -- I also get the benefit of whiter teeth. I sit at my computer most evenings and type for hours. This is a time that tempts many of us. It is so easy to open a bag of chips, have some popcorn or even some candy to munch on. Well, you can't munch on ANYTHING if your teeth are coated in bleach and plastic! Make this your new motto:

YOUR TEETH GET WHITE, WHILE YOUR THIGHS GET TIGHT!

Your pearly whites are white enough and you don't need this trick but could use another tool?

Try changing what you munch on when you have a bingeing episode. For example, you may be a person who, on occasion, eats everything in sight late at night. For you, I would recommend trying to stick with ONLY raw veggies as your allowed foods. That way, you aren't trying to reinvent who you are and what you do, but you aren't doing much damage to your weight loss progress.

IF YOU EAT IT RAW, YOUR FAT WILL THAW!

Another great way to keep cravings at bay is to do abdominal crunches. When your abs are engaged, firm and fit, they serve as a great tools to keep the munchies down. Think of it as a natural stomach stapling!

WORK YOUR ABS AND YOUR APPETITE WILL BE FAB!

Still munching?! Try putting on a beauty mask. One of the types that dry and harden/tighten as you wear them. It is hard to chew or even open your mouth with these on -- and just like your teeth being more white, this will make your face glow.

IF YOUR MASK IS ON, YOUR WEIGHT WILL BE GONE!

Or polish your fingernails! There is NOTHING more difficult than eating with wet nail polish on, and once dry, you won't want to ruin the beautiful look by dying them orange with cheese puff dye!

IF YOUR NAILS ARE DONE, YOUR DIET WILL BE MORE FUN!

Or if these mottos aren't enough to get you past your cravings try this final motto and make it your mantra:

IF YOU DO WHAT YOU HAVE ALWAYS DONE, YOU WILL KEEP GETTING WHAT YOU HAVE ALWAYS GOTTEN!

Quit giving in to cravings and start getting the results you desire!

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