Hanger or The Lunch-to-Dinner Stretch

nosman · Post by **nosman** » Thu Jan 17, 2019 1:25 pm

This seems to have always been a popular topic here, and looking through old posts, I find that even posted advice on the matter back in 2013. I now find myself in need of advice.

I started a new job about 2 months ago and have been trying to settle back into a No S routine after some off-and-on months. My problem lately is that around 5 pm, which is about when I get home each day, I am ravenous to the point of irritability. Hangry, as they say. So, I'm either grumpy and distracted until dinner, or I pig out.

Who else has struggled with this and what did you do about it?

Staff Assistant III · Post by **Staff Assistant III** » Thu Jan 17, 2019 3:26 pm

are you eating a substantial lunch? And at what time? I do better if I can delay my lunch til after 1....I donâ€™t get home until 6.

Also make sure you are getting some healthy fat in your lunch. I find that keeps me full longer.

Good luck !

Staff Assistant III · Post by **Staff Assistant III** » Thu Jan 17, 2019 3:27 pm

Sorry double post

oolala53 · Post by **oolala53** » Sat Jan 19, 2019 7:19 pm

I would drink a decaf latte. Some would call this other tactic a fail, but I would sometimes have some plain broth instead.

Or eat earlier, but not everyone has that option.

No matter what, I was never sorry I just up with the discomfort instead of eating in response.

automatedeating · Post by **automatedeating** » Sat Jan 19, 2019 7:47 pm

I have coffee w/milk (decaf is probably wise as oolala said) or just a cup of milk. Works like a charm.

Soprano · Post by **Soprano** » Sun Jan 20, 2019 7:16 am

If it's occasional I might have a handful of nuts to tied me over.

If everyday, look at lunch composition and up the protein and fat content.

Also a glass of water, sometimes dehydration can be mistaken for hunger.

Jx

nosman · Post by **nosman** » Tue Jan 22, 2019 11:46 am

Thanks to everyone for the ideas. Iâ€™ve also found it helpful to just keep an eye on calories until my new schedule sort of evens out. And, while itâ€™s not in keeping with the rules here, an apple or an orange at 4:00 in the afternoon never made anyone fat. Thanks again!