My hand keeps going to the kitchen before bed. I'm always looking for something sweet. I've started diets multiple times, but I always break them at night. Honestly, it feels like a completely emotional thing to me, but I don't know how to control it. Do you think I should seek professional help for this, or is it possible for me to solve it on my own?
I definitely think consulting a psychologist is a good idea. A friend of mine also had emotional eating issues, and they suggested that he needed to replace eating with another routine. For example, instead of eating at night, he would do painting, redirecting his feelings to something else.
The dietitian clearly measures your sugar levels, determining whether your sweet cravings are biological or psychological. I discovered this with a sugar load test; it could also be insulin resistance. So you might want to see an endocrinologist first.
You might be exaggerating, saying "I can't sleep without sweets" sounds a bit like an excuse. Let's be honest, sweets can be addictive, but self-control is ultimately in your hands. 🙄
This situation may also suggest night eating syndrome. For example, if you didn't consume enough protein or the right carbohydrates during your meals throughout the day, this can lead to cravings for sweets at night. It can be beneficial to discuss your nutrition plan with a dietitian.
Actually, there's something like this: I don't really have breakfast in the mornings, I go without food until noon. But I eat dinner quite heavily. Maybe that has an effect, I don't know.
You know that feeling of waking up with a weight in your head in the morning? That feeling of collapse was wearing me out a lot too. I slowly switched to dark chocolate; those over 80% don't give you much of a sugar rush. You might feel lighter if you give it a try.
If you eat sweets or food at night, it's said that your liver gets tired, and your teeth especially decay faster at night. That's why it's better to drink milk or something.
Isn't it a bit excessive to call this a crisis? I mean, having late-night snacks happens to everyone sometimes. It might be more of a habit than a sweet crisis. It's not just about reducing sugar; we need to eat more balanced meals in the evenings.
