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Night eating plagues many people and has sabotaged many a weight loss plan especially in the colder winter months.

Today's article offers some tips to reduce night eating and help your plan work better for you.

I also want to congratulate the winners of the ipod nanos (they were notified by phone last week) and thanks to all those who participated. I loved the variety of reasons why you like to snack on Slim Secrets bars.

One of my favorite responses came from a Slim Secrets consumer in Geelong who has lost a substantial amount of weight on what she calls the "Slim Secrets" healthy eating plan. The crux of it can be found in the information below re eating enough during the day. Another consumer loved the helpful secrets, articles, blogs and motivation provided by the Slim Secrets website as well as the excellent taste and nutritional panel of the bars.

I am also excited to announce that selected Coles Supermarkets will be stocking some of the Slim Secrets bars very soon.

How to Stop Eating at Night

Does this pattern sound familiar to you:

You are not that hungry during the day, so you don't eat very much. You may be so busy at work that you don't take time to eat. You may not even notice the signals that your body is sending you.

Since it is easier to eat less during the day, you may do this intentionally since you overate the night before.

By mid-afternoon, you are more fatigued and you start to get cravings. You have to push through the afternoon, so you eat something to get you through it. This pattern continues through the evening. You may feel bored, or anxious without the structure of the day's events. Or you may just feel tired and overworked.

As one friend says "if I have work to do in the evening, I just eat my way through it".

Here are some secrets to start changing this pattern:

1. Eat enough during the day, especially enough protein (Slim Secrets bars can help you with this). Don't try to "make up for" overeating at night by not eating during the day. This only perpetuates the pattern.
2. Check in with yourself at regular intervals. Are you hungry? Listen out for your body signals.
3. Do not multitask while you eat. Do not sit at your desk -- go to a different area so that you can relax and you won't be tempted to accomplish anything else while you eat.
4. Make a plan for the evening if this is challenging for you. What can you do that would be fun for you? How can you change your routine? How can you relax without eating?
5. Make it your goal to be hungry in the morning. It's hard to shift the pattern if you aren't hungry during the day.
6. Shift the pattern gradually. You don't have to do this all at once. Try eating less at night first and see if you can do this without feeling deprived.

This may take some time, but it is a worthy goal, so be patient!

Be safe and have fun

Warm wishes
Sharon

One Important Secret To Weight Loss

Do not eat three hours before you go to bed. That’s it! My walking friends all agree that this really is an important element in the weight loss game. No fancy pills, no excruciating workouts. Simply stop eating three hours before you retire for the night (although not always possible if eating out for example). This means that if you plan on going to bed at 11pm, the last item of food that you will eat that night will be no later than 8pm. To help you in this process try brushing your teeth at 8pm to remind yourself that you are done eating for the day.

I know this sounds too easy to result in major weight loss, but after doing this for 30 days (as well a regular physical activity) you will find yourself laughing at the diet pill commercials as you celebrate your newfound weight loss!

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Are You Worried That Someone Close To You Has an EATING DISORDER?

There are no simple secrets to persuading someone to seek treatment for an eating disorder. However, ''approach them respectfully, but firmly'' the experts advise. Talk about what you see. Don't accuse them. Don't say, "I know you're doing this...". Instead, focus on how they look (sad, miserable).

1. Drastic weight loss
2. Preoccupation with counting calories
3. The need to weigh several times a day
4. Excessive exercise
5. Binge eating or purging
6. Food rituals, like taking tiny bites, skipping food groups or re-arranging food on the plate
7. Avoiding meals or only wanting to eat alone
8. Taking laxatives or diuretics
9. Smoking to curb appetite
10. Persistent view of oneself as fat that worsens despite weight loss

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Healthy Eating Habits For Children

I have done a great deal of research on childhood obesity and wrote an easy A-Z guide on the many issues involved. The guide was nearly published and distributed by the Victorian Government last year but the costs involved were too great for them.

I will from time to time discuss in my blog some of the secrets from the guide.

Secret:

It is very important to instill healthy eating habits in our children from the very beginning. Our preferences for food are largely formed in the early years. Of course, we are born to some degree with our preferences as well; food preferences are largely influenced by our exposure (or lack there of) to a variety of food choices. Keep this in mind when you are choosing which foods to feed your young ones.

Also remember that children may not fully accept a food after the first, second, or even third exposure -- just don't give up!

Always watch for signs of potential allergies when introducing any new food (ask your Doctor if you have any questions or concerns).

Variety is the spice of life, and sets up a lifetime of healthy eating habits.

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24-hour weightloss support groups at eDiets.com

Slim Secrets Morning Rev-Up!

One of the first bars of its kind to contain real coffee beans! High in fibre and rich in protein, it will leave you satisfied for longer, without the fall in blood sugar levels and feeling of hunger in a short time.

Need something to fill the mid morning gap? If you crave coffee and sweets and you need a boost, here's a secret weapon to get you going.
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Slim Secrets Afternoon Snack-Attack!

A choc caramel and nut decadent snack that you will think is too good to be true. High in protein and only 3.9g of fat per bar, it will provide consumers with a great snack to keep them going till dinner. May even help prevent overeating at meal times.

Feel an afternoon feeding frenzy coming on? If the day has worn you out and you need a bit of a pick-me-up, here's a secret weapon to keep you going.
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Slim Secrets Night Time Binge - Buster!

A delicious blueberry and raspberry bar, made from real snap frozen fruit, drizzled with smooth white chocolate that melts in your mouth. High in protein and 3.12g of fibre per bar, this mouth-watering bar will give you an increased feeling of fullness and satisfaction. Wheat free and low GI carbohydrates mean you'll stay healthy without staying hungry through the night.

Often suffer from the nighttime nibbles? If you're craving something sweet after dinner and don't want to sabotage your health goals, here's a secret weapon to get you through.
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