What your cravings are trying to tell you

September 9, 2020

This month we’re taking a deep dive into CRAVINGS and there’s a definite time of day they seem to strike the most …

At night!

In my latest ebook, Crush Your Cravings, I talk about a lot of physical, emotional, and lifestyle causes of cravings. (If you want a free copy, you can download it here)

There are some actual biological causes of cravings – and that includes at nighttime! They can happen even if you’re doing everything “right.” By that I mean, you’re not skipping meals, you eat a balanced diet with plenty of fiber and protein, you fuel your workouts, you’re sleeping well, you drink enough water during the day, and you’re not stressed.

That’s because your body’s internal clock is wired to make you feel hungry at night. This might have been for survival reasons for our ancestors, but it’s definitely not something we need now!

That internal hunger “alarm clock” can make it too easy to pick up a nighttime snacking habit. And that’s especially true if you’re coming off a period of time where maybe you’ve been a little extra stressed, or haven’t been getting enough sleep, or … you get the idea. You might notice cravings kick in as soon as you start to wind down for the night – just out of habit.

The fix: give your nighttime routine a general overhaul, at least for a while, to break free from your cravings cycle.

That means doing something DIFFERENT!

If you usually munch on snacks while watching TV … instead try reading, going for a walk, or tackle a new hobby. Or maybe do some stretching/foaming roll work (always a winner in my book!).

You just need to shake up your routine to help shift out of your old habits and patterns. You might just be surprised at how much better you sleep! And you might be inspired to try new things and uncover new interests.

Give this a try for a few nights and see how it works for you!

At Inspired Wellness, we focus on simple, sustainable changes that can add up to big results. We’d love to help you crush those cravings and achieve your goals. Send us an email with “I’m ready to crush my cravings!” to support@inspiredwellness.com and we’ll give you a FREE goal-mapping session!

Christina Sanghera

As Co-Owner of Inspired Wellness, Christina is a Mompreneur on a mission who once struggled just to get through the day. Her lifestyle was a merry-go-round of unhealthy habits, and when she was later diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid disease, it all came full circle and she knew something had to change. It was this moment in her life that inspired countless hours of education, training and soul searching. Having experienced firsthand what it feels like to suddenly lose your health and wellbeing and to struggle daily, her unique point of view allows her to offer sound advice that’s rooted in empathy from having experienced many of the ailments she now helps women overcome. In the beginning of 2018 she welcomed a healthy, vibrant baby girl after multiple unexplained miscarriages years prior. Her birth was a testament to the tireless effort of reclaiming health one step at a time. Be it holistic “bio-hacking”, an intense HIIT routine or downtime with a good book or podcast, Christina now dedicates her life to inspiring others and immersing herself in natural, sustainable health. Through real food nutrition, exercise and self care she helps women from all walks of life navigate their health, achieve their goals and thrive. Follow her journey on Social Media: >>Instagram: @christinasanghera

5 Comments

Cristina Petrini September 11, 2020 at 7:29 am - Reply

Indeed, small and interesting suggestions and tips like these are often enough to start the change.
talya September 11, 2020 at 8:35 am - Reply

So interesting! Never thought that doing something different could help break the cycle of cravings. Good to know!
Lavanda Michelle September 11, 2020 at 6:01 pm - Reply

I crave grill cheese and tomatoe soup when I miss my late father. When I start making a grill cheese sandwish, my husband start the tomatoe soup and he sets with me, while i think abouit my father.
Marta Skeledžija September 13, 2020 at 7:22 am - Reply

Very intresting post. I dont have cravings at night. My last meal is at 5pm and then I just drink lots of water. A doctor onec said that our brain can not make a difference between when we are hungry or thirsty. So if we think we are hungry we should drink water or mint tea and wait 15min and if we wanna eat after 15min then it is hunger but if we dont then we need to incresse our fluid intake.
Kristine Nicole Alessandra September 13, 2020 at 2:41 pm - Reply

I did not know about the reason for night time cravings is because of our internal body clock. I always thought that I get hungry at night because I am diabetic. I am going to try your tips. I don’t like the feeling of getting up at night because I need to snack on something. It does not seem like a healthy habit.