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crazybagelbitch · 4 years

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Maddie and Chimney go on their first official date 🥺 it’s not a late one and they’ve promised Harriet a movie and some leftovers when they pick her back up from hen.

“Okay, Hare-Bear, you be good for Auntie Hen, okay?” Chimney hums, kissing his daughter on the forehead, “Maddie and I won’t be gone for too long, then we’ll come get you and we’ll all hangout, sweetheart.”

“Daddy! Maddie!”

“Yes, just in a little bit. I’ll be back, I promise. Have fun with your Auntie Hen. I love you!”

“Daddy?” she asks, making huge sad eyes at him.

“Yes, Harriet?”

“One more kiss?” she pouts, and wow, who taught his daughter emotional manipulation?

“Of course,” he grins, giving her a few quick kisses on her cheek, “there, three for the price of one. I’ll see you later, sweetheart.”

Their first date isn’t very fancy, that being what neither of them really wanted. They’ve known each other how long now? Months, months of disney movies with a three year old and cups of coffee at a messy table. Anything too formal would just feel fake, as if they were trying to be something they’re not.

The picnic blanket lays down on the grass and they sit cross legged. The picnic “basket” is really one of the many bags he routinely uses to stuff his toddler’s snacks and mobile activities in.

It’s perfect.

They’re eating sandwiches, Maddie’s favorite: cucumber and hummus with feta cheese, and they’re drinking sparkling grape juice out of paper cups. It’s funny and beautiful and intimate and unceremonious all at once.

“It’s so nice out,” Maddie murmurs, looking up at Chimney with a shy smile, not really understanding why she’s so nervous because she’s spent enough time with him it feels like she’s practically his roommate, “s’nice. In Pennsylvania in the winter we’d have to be in full jackets and hats and gloves to do this, not just sweaters.”

“Ah, well, you know me. Was going to fly us out to Pennsylvania for this but couldn’t miss the opportunity to show off one of my “dad sweaters” that you love so much on our first date.”

“Shut up,” she laughs, her head tilting back, “but I do like that one, it’s nice. That maroon-ish sort of red is a good color on you.”

“You flatter me, m’lady.”

“M’lady?” she snorts, “what century are you from again?”

“Well, this one physically, but emotionally? I’m a single father to a toddler, so I’m like, a bajillion years old metaphorically.”

“Only the best toddler ever, though.”

“Oh, of course. Harriet’s brilliant and fun and totally going to take over the world someday. Just constantly feel like I have to watch her back because at any moment the student will surpass the teacher.”

“Oh Chim, honey, she’s already surpassed you.”

“That’s probably true,” he chuckles, “never really had a chance. She’s got my wit and her mother’s extraordinary determination...”

“I can definitely see determination in Harriet,” Maddie smirks, “and if she gets that from her mother, she must have been an incredible woman.”

“She was,” he nods, a wistful look in his eye before shaking his head, “sorry, didn’t mean to bring her up when we’re--”

“No, no, don’t apologize for that. She’s apart of your life, of Harriet’s. She’s Harriet’s mother. I don’t ever want you to feel like you can’t mention her around me, even if it’s while we’re on a date.”

“I know, it’s just, she’s my kid’s dead mother, not really the best first date topic of conversation.... I’m sorry.”

“Howie. Don’t be sorry. You see her in Harriet everyday, hmm? Not a taboo topic.”

“Thank you... for getting that.”

“Of course. You don’t have to thank me for that. We both have... interesting stories that led us to each other, right? So the past doesn’t have to be a secret.”

“I’m glad you’re here, in California. I wish you never had to run in the first place, but-- I guess I’m just glad that here is where you chose to run to, to LA.”

“Buck was here, and little did I know, two very important people were two.”

“We’ve been waiting for you,” he whispers, a sheepish look on his face, “we didn’t know it, but we’ve been waiting for you.”

“Well,” she whispers back, tears forming in her eyes as she’s beyond touched, bringing her hand to his cheek, “thank you to you and your daughter for being so patient.”

“For you? Always.”

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365-money-diary · 3 years

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DAYS 43-49

DAY FORTY-THREE

7:30 AM - Up a little early so I can close on my house. The process is pretty easy and I feel safe about it and such. We do it on the front porch with 6 foot folding table.

8:30 AM - I need to re-caulk the side door trim before I can start painting so I do that while I make my chemex. This is fun (not) because I don’t own a caulk gun.

10:30 AM - Eat a plant yogurt

12:00 PM - Snack on chips and salsa – damn the salsa I made is so good this time. Also make salad for lunch. I’m set up in the kitchen today which is clearly a bad scene because I keep going to the pantry for more snacks. Relocate to the bedroom.

2:00 PM - I really should get my barre class out of the way today. I have a 4PM happy hour and I know I won’t want to work out after that, so I do a 10 minute low impact ride and then start class.

4:00 PM - I get done with most of the class and hop on zoom. Make refried beans in the instant pot for dinner while we chat.

5:00 PM - Finish the zoom and knock out the last 10 minutes of barre. I don’t like to split the classes up like that but oh well.

6:00 PM - Finish making the beans as well as rice and jackfruit for burritos. K isn’t hungry so I watch an episode of The Challenge before making the burritos.

7:30 PM - Ok these are really good. Dang! I don’t want to drink tonight so I open a La Croix and try to hydrate.

DAY FORTY-THREE TOTAL: $0

DAY FORTY-FOUR

8:00 AM - I’m awake and I feel really good. K is still pretty conked out and I get the idea to go to Cartel. I haven’t been in a few months because cases were super high but now seems like a good opportunity. This is the one thing I do behind K’s back. It’s contactless and it’s super safe so I don’t really consider it to be a risk but I know he isn’t ready to drink things directly out of containers they’re served in on the same day you buy them so let’s just leave this between us. Buy a hot oat milk latte and tip $10. $17.57

10:00 AM - Make a chemex so K doesn’t suspect anything. Hang with him on the couch for a bit and then start moving around the furniture in the kitchen to start taping.

11:30 AM - Take a break to cook breakfast - tofu/egg tacos with field roast sausage.

12:15 PM - Back to taping. It takes forev, but I think I did a good job.

3:45 PM - First coat done. Watch an episode of The challenge before I apply the second.

5:30 PM - Done with the second. Watch more of the challenge.

7:00 PM - Dinner tonight is pozole. I take my time making it and drink a glass of wine while I cook.

8:00 PM - Dang this is so delicious.

DAY FORTY-FOUR TOTAL: $17.57

DAY FORTY-FIVE

9:00 AM - Woah I am SO SORE. What the hell? My quads. Make a chemex and work on putting the kitchen back together, but I run out of time and have to meet with S and her BF on zoom. K joins me and it’s a really good time.

11:15 PM - Ok back to tape removal.

12:15 PM - Done! / Looks good! Make more tofu tacos for breakfast.

2:00 PM - My boss is applying for citizenship in the US and she asked me to help build her a website. I have totally spaced it over the past two weeks and get cracking on it today. Make some good progress and send her what I have.

4:00 PM - Watch some episodes of The Challenge. For whatever reason this feels like the first time I’ve actually relaxed this weekend and I am here for it.

6:00 PM - We drive to a bar I DJ at on the reg during non-pandemic times to do a pick up of their Valentine’s Day special. Neither K or I are big V Day fans and we feel like this is good enough to “celebrate.” We get two veggie dogs, fries and a bottle of wine to take home. J (my friend who owns the bar) runs my card for $31ish and I tip $20. K insists he pays and he venmos me $50. $1.89

7:00 PM - I haven’t had fries in like… a year. And these ones are really delicious! The wine is good too. Spend the rest of the evening catching up on my blog. I haven’t felt very motivated to work on it this month.

8:00 PM - Get a charge from Amazon… S is buying movies again. Make a venmo request for $16 and she fulfills it. $0.19

DAY FORTY-FIVE TOTAL: $2.08

DAY FORTY-SIX

8:30 AM - WOW I am still sore WTF. Make a chemex and notice my tea kettle has a rust spot. Damnit. At this point, I would rather just buy an electric kettle with a gooseneck spout to get rid of both of my kettles, but I’m trying to stick to my budget this month. I’ve been covering K’s groceries throughout the pandemic and he owes me around $2k at this point. Because of this, I’ve kind of cut back on clothing and other frivolous purchases until he starts to pay me back so I can still save money every month. But rust is rust and I don’t want to get sick. Buy a Stagg EKG kettle with a nice wood handle. $160.62

10:00 AM - plant yogurt, a clementine and Pure Barre weekly charge. $15

12:00 PM - It’s salad time but I’m kind of out of tempeh and am a little burnt out on the miso Asian vibe anyways. Toss together some greens, bell pepper, onion, carrots, snap peas, cucumber, and a frozen Quorn spicy chicken patty and top it with cashew ranch. It’s honestly really good.

4:00 PM - Call M to wish him a happy bday. Tell him either next Sunday or the Sunday after that we will do a lunch thing together in his backyard to celebrate. Drink a nuun while we chat.

5:15 PM - I do a pure barre workout but make the mistake of doing it on my work computer at the post-workday slacks are coming in hot this AM. My body’s HR doesn’t really pick up but I still feel proud of myself for pushing thru the soreness.

7:00 PM - K and I eat big burritos for dinner with jackfruit, beans, rice, lettuce, tofutti sour cream, cheeze, and jalapenos with chips and salsa. They’re so good and I am sad that we’re out of tortilla chips and salsa now.

8:00 PM - Since dinner was kinda big and I had fries yesterday, I spend the evening hydrating instead of drinking wine. K and I watch a 4 part docuseries on Elisa Lam & the Cecil Hotel. At some point he goes off to work on some stuff and I wrap up this website I’m building for my boss who is working on getting her green card.

DAY FORTY-SIX TOTAL: $175.62

DAY FORTY-SEVEN

9:00 AM - Make a chemex. Finish the site and send it to my boss who approves. Hopefully I don’t have to actually post it for her. I hate dealing with hosting and such.

10:00 AM - I don’t really want yogurt today and find a small portion of tofu scramble leftover from Sunday. Heat that up and top with truffle hot sauce.

12:00 PM - Kill the rest of the salad ingredients today by making the same dish as yesterday but with peas instead of red bell peppers. Review the site I made for my boss. She sends me a $100 amazon gift card! How sweet.

5:00 PM - Get sucked in a meeting and am not able to leave until 5:30. I’m not interested in exercising this late so I zone out on the couch for a bit and snack on some gf pretzels. Start a new season of The Challenge. Drink a glass of wine.

7:00 PM - Heat up leftover pozole for dinner. Eat with K while we “watch” a hockey game.

8:30 PM - Pour another glass of wine and chat on the phone with Q. I end up feeling super antsy halfway through our conversation and decide to take a walk. I do a nice loop down to the lake and back to my house. Next time we decide that we will walk together.

10:30 PM - I check my phone after our conversation to see 100 slack messages from various team members. Looks like there is something going on which will affect the report I have to give tomorrow. Read thru, ask some questions and feel good about what I have to change.

DAY FORTY-SEVEN TOTAL: $0

DAY FORTY-EIGHT

8:15 AM - Up a little early today so I can adjust my report. Make a chemex while I pull numbers.

9:30 AM - Present the info. It’s good stuff! My boss is out of town so I think today should be pretty chill. Get a note from my bank that the wire of leftover funds from the mortgage stuff has been transferred to my checking totaling $1250.39.

12:00 PM - Make broccoli fried rice for lunch. Things turn chaotic for the rest of the day and by the time I know it, it’s 4:00 PM

4:15 PM - Decide to cut out early today and take a live barre class. 20 minutes in (10 minutes before 5), I get a message from my teammate asking to hop on zoom. She has computer issues so I’m actually able to finish the class before she’s ready.

7:00 PM - Finally done working. Rinse off and make pasta for dinner. Drink 3 glasses of wine.

9:30 PM - K and I play Mario Kart for a while before turning in.

DAY FORTY-EIGHT TOTAL: $0

DAY FORTY-NINE

8:30 AM - Today has to be more chill than yesterday… It just has to be. Make a chemex. See that my hair dresser is selling shirts for her shop. Venmo her. $25

12:00 PM - Prep chicken seitan shreds. Broccoli fried rice for lunch with seltzer.

1:30 PM - Finish making the seitan, eat an apple, gf pretzels and carrots. I realize I forgot to eat breakfast this AM. Ugh.

5:00 PM - My butt is super sore from yesterday but I do my barre workout anyways. It’s so nice to not be interrupted. My cal burn is low but I don’t even care. It’s just nice to move.

6:00 PM - Rinse off and prep dinner. We make buffalo chicken sandwiches with roasted potatoes. They turn out pretty good and I’m excited to eat them over the next few days.

8:00 PM - Drink a glass of wine. I google if I can have more since I’m getting the COVID vaccine tomorrow and it seems like one is ok but maybe not more so I decide against it.

DAY FORTY-NINE TOTAL: $25

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bethofbells · 7 years

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Solace - A Criminal Minds (Derek/Penelope) fic

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(I’m rewatching the series and I’m like mid season three and my morcia shipper heart is getting to me)

At the end of a long hard day of seeing the worst humanity has to offer Penelope Garcia likes things to be soft and sweet. Old romantic comedies are a go to on nights when she can’t get graphic images out of her mind. She puts them on, turning the volume down to a pleasant murmur in the background. She likes the sound of people falling in love while she’s cooking dinner, early nineties soundtracks filling her cluttered apartment as she chops up veggies.

Her favorite is You’ve Got Mail. There’s just something about the texture of the film, Meg Ryan’s soft blonde bob and her decidedly taupey monochromatic wardrobe are soothing in a way. It’s the complete opposite of Penelope’s own bright and flashy sense of style, but it fits the character so perfectly she doesn’t mind. It’s comforting when someone leans into their own personality.

She contemplates the seemingly endless monochromatic collection of turtlenecks and slacks that the character owns, getting lost in the feel of the movie. She’s grateful for that. The BAU’s last case, while not the most horrific one she’d ever been subjected to, was so just unrelentingly sad. It had made her feel heavy waking out of the office tonight, melancholia clinging to her like a wet blanket.

She’s half way through a pint of her favorite Ben & Jerry’s, watching Meg Ryan happy-cry into Tom Hank’s arms when her door buzzer sounds. It’s only then that she realizes she’s crying right along with the movie, moving to dash away the moisture running down her face.

A quick glance at the time tells her it’s past midnight, and she can’t help the little thrill of fear that trickles down her spine. It hasn’t been that long since her apartment building was a scene of mayhem, a man hell-bent on killing her stalking the halls. She can still feel the cold metal of the gun Derek had pressed into her hands for protection. Shuddering, she moves to see who’s buzzing.

Her finger presses down on the button, only a slight tremor revealing her anxiety. “H-hello. Who is it?”

”It’s your knight, coming to release you from your tower.”

She smiles, the fear draining out of her completely. “I like my tower just fine, thank you very much. It has high speed wifi and a well stocked freezer.”

She buzzes him up before waiting for a reply, suddenly feeling a bit nervous. It strikes her as odd, but she shakes it off, attributing it to the fact that Derek has never really been to her home when circumstances weren’t dire.

He’s knocking on her door in minutes and she doesn’t have to fake the bright smile that splits across her face when she swings it open.

He’s come straight from the airport, and he looks tired, his travel bag hanging on his shoulder, eyes not their usual brightness. It worries her for a second, but she’s no profiler, doesn’t want to be, so she chalks it up to the exhausting nature of a transcontinental flight and invites him the rest of the way in

”Not that I’m averse to inviting a deliciously handsome and roguish looking gentleman into my boudoir in the middle of the night, but what are you doing here?”

It’s not normal, and they both know it, but Derek has a look on his face that Penelope’s not used to. It’s sad and tired. She has the strongest urge to step forward and wrap her arms around him.

After a long pause, he answers. “I just wanted to make sure you were okay.”

It’s something of a lie, and they both know it, but his expression begs her to accept it and so she does. He moves further into her apartment, dropping his bag on the hardwood with a thunk. “This is the first week the teams been gone since…” He trails off, the mere mention of her attack seems like just one more thing that makes him sad and tired. “… and I know you were probably a little edgy the whole time.”

Somehow they’ve migrated into her little kitchen area, Derek leaning against her island in an almost obscene display of his natural tendency to strike a modelesque pose. Her eyes involuntarily give him a once over. He’s another one of those people who really leans into the image they present to the word. His dark fitted tee accentuating the line of his pecs, the sleeves cutting across his arm in the perfect place to make his biceps seem enormous. Internally she fans herself like a southern belle suddenly accosted with a bout of the vapors. Externally she’s as cool as a cucumber, a slight bite of her bottom lip the only sign of her inner struggle.

Of course he notices the small movement, one of his perfectly sculpted eyebrows arching upward in amusement. He leans forward, reaching up to catch her bottom lip with his thumb. “You alright there, Pen?”

She smiles at him, adopting her most sultry gaze. It’s her only defense against Derek’s charms, to play along with this game of his. It had been like this from day one. She knows his flirtation is not serious, so she responds flippantly. “Oh, I’m more than alright, Agent Morgan. Just enjoying the view.”

It has the desired result. His eyes crinkle at the corners and he lets out an amused laugh, moving in to land a smacking kiss on her cheek. The strange tension is broken, and he moves toward her fridge to rummage through it for leftovers. “I’m starving, baby girl. The jet of ours is seriously lacking in snack department.”

She moves him out of the way, digging around and making him a plate of what she’d had for dinner hours ago. In minutes they’re sitting side by side on her couch, watching the opening scenes of her second favorite romcom. Harry and Sally are arguing when Derek sets his empty plate on the coffee table, a satisfied sigh escaping him.

She catches him staring, a strange feeling fluttering in the pit of her stomach. For the millionth time since she met him she thinks about how unfair it is, the way he can unthinkingly melt her into a gooey puddle and just go about his life like it’s no big deal.

But he has an unusual expression on his face this time, like he needs to say something but just can’t find the words. He opens his mouth, but closes it, awkwardly waiting a second before he tries again. “I missed you.”

It’s her turn to feel awkward. Things have been different between them since her attack. The deep cut of hurt she’d experienced when he’d seemed skeptical about her romantic life was still in the back of her mind, and she’d definitely been calling the other agents more frequently with information when they were out in the field. She couldn’t help it, there was still a thin film of embarrassment. He’d been right, and god her cheeks still flamed when she’d thought about how angry she’d been at him. It was, she knew, a very revelatory response, one that she knew Derek (one of the bureau’s he’d profilers) had picked up on.

”Derek, look, I’m sorry. You were right about Battle. I just–”

”No, stop. You have nothing to apologize for. I, uh, wasn’t exactly using my abilities as profiler when it came to him.”

”Huh?”

”I was being selfish, I think.” He frowns, trying to articulate what he means. “I felt defensive when you told me you’d met someone, like it meant whatever our thing was might have to change.”

”Our thing?” The hope that springs in her chest momentarily takes her breath away.

”You’re my best friend, Pen… kind of all I have.”

”Oh.” It’s a quiet response, accompanied by a mixture of disappointment and affection. She hates the lonely note in his voice.

“…and when you said you blew him off… I was so relieved I said the first stupid thing that came into my head. It had nothing to do with you.”

She doesn’t have a response. Unspoken is the idea that he was possibly jealous. It sends a thrill through her, but she does her best to tamp it down. “Well, I am sorry too. I have a few sensitive spots, and you just… sort of accidentally found one.” She sighs. “And it’s not like you were wrong.”

She’s staring at the screen now, avoiding looking directly at him. That’s how she feels his touch against her face before she sees him move. His fingers slide under her chin, making her look at him. “Look at me, angel.”

She does. His eyes, when they aren’t sparkling with amusement are always so sincere. It’s no different now, and she feels the remnants of whatever made her cry earlier stir in her chest.

”He was a scumbag, yes.” Derek continues without relinquishing her gaze. “But I’m so lucky that you’re the one who’s on the other end of the lin when my phone rings, that you’re the one I get to come home to after spending a week in a strange place with horrible people. I don’t ever want that to change.”

She smiles, leaning into his embrace. “It’s not going to.”

”Promise?”

”Promise.”

And that’s how they sleep together the first time. Innocently. Penelope’s head tucked under his chin, her ear pressed against his heart. Whatever nightmares lie in wait for the both of them are shoved to the periphery, the sound of people falling in love coming from the television as the two drift into unconsciousness.

#criminal minds #criminal minds fanfiction #morcia #morgan x garcia #Derek Morgan #Penelope Garcia #(I've already got a couple chapters for this thought out in #my head)

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egooksconnolly · 6 years

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15 Best Ways To Stop Nighttime Eating Or Binging

Are you a nighttime eater? Do you restrict food consumption all day long only to binge on salty and/or sugary treats post-dinner regularly? Well, this behavior is known as Night Eating Syndrome (NES) and is a major cause of obesity (1). A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that nighttime eaters consume 300 calories extra every day, which led them to gain 14 pounds (2)! Thankfully, there are ways to curb your untimely hunger. This article discusses ways to stop eating late at night. But first, let’s find out what causes nighttime eating. Swipe up!

What Causes Nighttime Eating/Binging?

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Nighttime eating or binging is characterized by regular overeating post-dinner, after waking up in the middle of sleep, while watching television after dinner, working on your computer, or just because you feel bored.

The main causes of nighttime eating are depression, anxiety, an imbalance in the satiety and hunger hormones, consuming very few calories during the day, skipping breakfast, and not drinking enough water. Clearly, these habits can be changed by making a conscious effort. So, let’s get to that and talk about ways to stop nighttime eating post dinner.

15 Ways To Stop Eating At Night Post Dinner

Most night eaters/bingers think that they can never get over this behavior and will always be chubby. But that’s not true. The truth is, you have to take baby steps to change your habit permanently. Let’s me show you how.

1. Identify Your Triggers

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Start by identifying what triggers you to reach out for that bag chips or a leftover pastry from the previous night. Is it really hunger or craving you are giving in to? The difference between hunger and craving is that hunger builds up slowly, but craving is the urge to eat something immediately. You might start feeling hungry sooner if you don’t have a filling dinner. Look closely to identify emotional triggers – if you are feeling low, had a bad day, are stressed out about work, etc. Also, watching TV or movies, reading a book, or studying can trigger untimely binging or hunger.

The best way to find out why you are eating the extra food after dinner is to maintain a journal. Record what, why, and when you are eating. It will help you come to a rational conclusion instead of just guessing.

2. Check Your Hormones

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The main hormones that decide whether you should eat or not are insulin, ghrelin, leptin, cortisol, and peptide YY. Any imbalance in the levels of these hormones can lead to a feeling of hunger and overeating. If you are diabetic, have PCOs, or are pre-diabetic, chances are you are insulin resistant. And as a result, you will eat more and store the excess glucose in the form of fat. Leptin is the satiety hormone, and ghrelin is the hunger hormone. Erratic food habits and lifestyle can lead to an imbalance in these hormones and disrupt your eating habits. Peptide YY is like leptin, but when you consume foods that are high in calories and low in nutritional value, it signals the brain that you need more food.

3. Meal Planning Is Important

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When you are aware of what is causing you to eat after dinner, you will be able to plan your day and meals. Planning might sound boring, but it is a habit that makes people successful. And there’s nothing wrong in planning your day, your food, and your life. Use your journal to write down what you intend to eat during the day and night. Take baby steps. Do not suddenly go on a 1500-calorie diet from a 2500-calorie diet. Also, write your plan down so that it becomes your goal for the next day and you adhere to it.

4. Kitchen Makeover

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The next step is to give your kitchen the much-needed makeover. Get rid of all the unhealthy junk and sugary treats. You know, out of sight out of mind. Take a trip to your local grocery store and vegetable market. Get fresh veggies, fruits, lean protein (fish, chicken, eggs, mushroom, lentils, beans, tofu, and soy chunks), healthy fats (olive oil, avocado, ghee, nuts, seeds, coconut oil, and rice bran oil), dairy, herbs, and spices. Avoid cream cheese, canola oil, milk chocolate, ice cream, cake, high GI foods like jackfruit, mango, grapes, and white potato.

5. Have A Filling Breakfast

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Now that you have everything you need, you can easily stay off the high-calorie junk foods. Get up at least 15 minutes earlier and fix a wholesome and filling breakfast. Sounds like a lot of work, but it is not. Here are a few quick and easy healthy breakfast recipes for weight loss.

Breakfast fuels your brain and muscles, keeps you productive and alert all day long, and also prevents you from binging on junk at night.

6. Do Not Starve During The Day

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A filling breakfast will keep you satiated for 2-3 hours. And then, you will slowly start to feel hungry. In fact, you may start to feel hungry within two hours of having your breakfast. Instead of starving yourself, have a small healthy meal/snack. You can have a cup of green tea/black coffee and a multigrain biscuit, a fruit or a small bowl of fruit salad, or coconut water. Have a small meal or snack post lunch, one hour before working out, and 15-30 minutes after workout. This will prevent you from feeling extremely hungry at night.

7. Drink Water

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Between your big and small meals, drink adequate amounts of water. You must aim to drink at least 3 liters per day. If you keep forgetting, set a reminder on your phone. Add cucumber, mint leaves, etc. to your water to make it more visually appealing. Water is important not only because it helps boost metabolism, but sometimes when we feel thirsty and don’t drink water, our brain signals us to eat. And, instead of drinking water, we end up eating.

8. Add Protein To Every Meal

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Adding protein to every meal will help increase your satiety levels. And that’s because protein is tough to digest and will remain your digestive system for a long duration. Consume chicken breast, fish, ground turkey, mushroom, lentils, beans, soy chunks, tofu, or eggs in every meal.

9. Add Fiber To Your Meals

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Another way to keep your satiety levels high is to include dietary fiber in your meals. Dietary fiber is good carbohydrate that humans cannot digest. But it forms a gel-like layer in your digestive system, thereby slowing down digestion and absorption, making you feel full for a long duration. Also, it encapsulates the fat molecules and prevents fat absorption, supports the peristaltic movement of the colon, and flushes out toxins from the body.

10. No Distractions At Dinner

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You might eat and drink the right things at the right time and continue your old habit of binging at night. So, you have to step up your game by taking control of your mind and not the other way round. First, cut off all distractions during your dinner. Toss your phone away, and shut down your laptop/TV/ tab. Look at your food and eat. This will give you a visual cue about the amount of food you are eating, what you are eating, and also help you enjoy the taste and flavors of the dish. When you actually see how much you are eating, you will stop yourself from eating just after dinner.

11. Relax And Meditate

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As mentioned before, a lot of times, late night eaters indulge in emotional eating. So, if you are always stressed out, worried, and depressed, meditate regularly. Yes, it will be tough in the beginning, so start by meditating for a minute and then gradually increase the time. Also, try to relax by chanting “Om”, listening to music, getting a massage or a foot spa, etc.

12. Do What You Love

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Doing what you love helps you de-stress and lowers anxiety, depression, and mental fatigue. Take out 10 minutes from your schedule and just do what you want to – painting, singing, dancing, learning a new skill, reading a book, writing, vlogging, cooking, or playing. When your stress levels are low, the cortisol levels come down. As a result, the inflammation levels decrease, metabolism speeds up, and you lose weight.

13. Emotional Support

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If doing what you love is not helping you, seek emotional support from friends and/or family. Talking to people who know you and empathize with you will help you release all the negative emotions that you are holding in. This is a great way to detoxify and de-stress. If you are not ready to talk about your problems with someone you know, see a psychiatrist who will remain non-judgemental and allow you to take your time to process your emotions, directing you to take charge of your life.

14. Brush Your Teeth After Dinner

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Yup! Brushing your teeth after dinner will prevent you from eating again. The taste of the toothpaste will signal your brain that it’s bedtime now, and the kitchen is closed. In fact, you will not feel like eating after brushing your teeth.

15. Get Enough Sleep

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Sleep deprivation is closely related to weight gain. When you sleep, your body recharges and rejuvenates the muscles, bones, and brain. Going to bed within 2-3 hours of having your dinner will prevent you from binging on junk food. So, get good sleep, wake up fresh, and prepare and have your breakfast before you head out.

These are the 15 ways you can prevent yourself from eating late at night after you’ve had your dinner. These will work only if you take a little effort to make them work. And I believe you can do it. Yes, there will be slip-ups initially, but don’t let that stop you. Get going and put an end to nighttime eating. Cheers!

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