It’s important to recognize the various causes of the overeating:
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Too little food or skipped meals earlier in the day can lead to overeating at night. (Compensation: Your body is trying to catch up, but it’s very easy to overdo it since it takes 20 minutes or so for satiety mechanisms to kick in.)
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Lack of sleep triggers cravings. It can be hormonal, but I always think of it as your body’s way of seeking the energy you don’t have. You know that old saying: “You’re not hungry; you’re thirsty!” Well, add sleepy.
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Insufficient protein keeps hunger levels high. (The Protein Leverage Effect)
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Booze decreasing inhibitions; weed making food taste even better.
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Workout style. Some people note that really heavy weights, leg days, excess cardio, or high-volume training increases their appetites. That’s probably fine, if it’s controllable, but “over-training” for fat loss doesn’t help much if it skyrockets hunger levels.
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Overeating can be triggered by mood, whether it’s to “dull the pain” or to decrease/mask anxiety.
True, overeating may just be “I love me some food!” or “I suck at self-control!” but it’s a good idea to keep that other stuff in mind.