About Melissa Anderson Expertise I have a Bachelor`s degree in biochemistry, researched metabolism and endocrinology for four years, and am currently attending medical school. Ask me anything and everything relating to Atkins and other low-carb diet plans!
Experience I've been on Atkins since 2001 and I'm still going strong!
Education/Credentials Professionally, I have a Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, researched metabolism and endocrinology for four years, and am currently attending medical school.
I had a question about eating at night. I tend to get hungry at about 9/9:30pm. I go to bed at about 11:00pm. I tend to get hungry at night since one I normally work out in the later part of the evening and two I get home late from my night class and I tend to feel hungry. My concern is, I know it is not good to eat late since food does not get properly digest, and I do not want to gain weight from this. I have tried eating a light snack like a piece of fruit, but I tend to have to eat heavier foods since with a piece of fruit I will get hungry again soon. What food choices would you recommend that are healthy but also get me full? And how many hours should I leave after I am done eating till the time I go to bed?
Also I am trying to lose about 10-15 pounds since I have gained 8 pounds in the course of 7 months. Any recommendations to lose this weight in a healthier manner?
Thank you.
Answer Vanessa,
Try drinking (decaf of course) hot tea or other hot beverage. The warmth relaxes your stomach, making you feel temporarily full. My personal favorite is a mug of hot milk with zero calorie flavored syrup (the same kind they use for flavor shots in coffee shops). And since you're coming from a workout, milk or yogurt is a very good choice since you'll want a little protein.
And about the 8 pound weight gain-the only way to think about how to lose is to figure out how you gained it. Any ideas? You must have done something differently over the past 7 months.
