Can’t stop overeating after dinner

I’ve been trying to lose a bit of weight, and honestly, things tend to go pretty smoothly during the first part of the day. I usually have a 300-400 calorie breakfast, eat another 300-400 meal at work/school, and I don’t really feel tempted to snack or eat anything extra when I’m busy or distracted.

But as soon as I get home and eat dinner, something changes. Even if I have a normal, filling meal, I just keep wanting to eat more. It’s like I can’t stop myself. I’ll end up grabbing cereal, bread, fruit, or whatever else is around and just keep eating until my stomach feels completely full, sometimes even uncomfortable. It’s not like I’m even hungry at that point. It feels more like a habit or a compulsion.

Afterwards, I always regret it. I feel stuffed and disappointed in myself, especially because I know it’s setting back my weight loss goals. I always tell myself I’ll do better the next day, but it keeps happening. I’m starting to worry that this is becoming a pattern that’s going to be hard to break.

Has anyone else dealt with this? How do you manage evening cravings or stop that urge to keep eating after dinner? Are there any strategies that have helped you, or things I should try? Any advice or support would be really appreciated, because I’m feeling kind of stuck and frustrated.

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For those eating sub 1600 calories per day: How? What are your meals like?

Hi, so I'm trying to lose as much weight as possible in 2 weeks in order to get into the army ARMS program and I can't for the life of me figure out how to eat below 1600 calories. I mean I don't need to, but getting to 1500 calories would probably help me get that weight off quicker and I've recommended to drop to that calorie amount by my recruiter and brother(who lost a lot of weight to pass tape as well). I eat 3 times a day cause any less makes my workouts suffer in this heat and try to get around 40% protein, 30% carbs, and 30% fats. My breakfast and lunch is usually 500 calories and my dinner is usually 600. Honestly the only reason why my dinner is that high is cause olive oil is just so damn calorie dense and idk how to make panko breadcrumbs stick to chicken breast without it😭 How are you guys getting below 1600?

Edit: I should also probably mention that I'm a 19 year old woman, 5'3, 222 lbs, and kind of a beginner when it comes to fitness and weight loss and stuff.

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weight loss help

i am considered morbidly obese. i am 26f and a few months ago gave me a reality check. i went to urgent care (unrelated to health) and my BP was high. since then i completely cut out fast food soda and sugar in general, a lot of carbs got cut out too bc i’ve been trying to eat low carb so i got a lot of alternatives. been eating more meat, pork chicken veggies, if i do eat sugar it’s in keto it’s mostly in fruit but that is not a regular thing at all. it’s hard for me to get out to the gym because i hurt my back at work and currently on work comp.

but i went to the doctor the other day and my BP numbers were lower,granted, it was still high but the numbers did go lower by 10. in a matter of 3-4 months of the dieting. everyone says it looks like i’ve lost weight, i’ve been pretty strict with my diet for the past few months but i just do NOT want to get on BP meds and want to keep on with my diet and do it this way.

i’m doing PT around 3 times a week since i can’t do much of anything else i’m hoping this can count as exercise. has anyone lost weight or had their BP go down purely from dieting and moderate exercise?

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Been eating at maintenance for two weeks, planning on cutting back down to 1200-1300 calories.

F 23 | 5’5 | SW: 240 | CW: 200 | GW: 150

Activity level: 3-4x days of strength training (push, pull, legs). Cardio 5-6x a week, I try to aim for 10k steps but get anywhere between 8-9k at the lowest.

I’ve been in a calorie deficit since November 2023. Down 40lbs and i’ve hit the crappy part of weight loss which is the plateau and i’m frustrated. I work a very sedentary job so I utilize all 3 of my breaks to get my steps in. Admittedly, i’ve fallen off the wagon a few times usually over the weekend when i’m seeing my partner or sleeping over but I usually try to compensate by getting more steps in or movement. So for example if we spend Saturday together and I happen to overeat or we drink too much i’ll make sure in the morning to go for a walk or swimming or rollerskating to kinda offset it. During the weekday i’m solid, I meal prep, track everything to a T and don’t drink.

For a while I was only doing cardio but my partner encouraged me to get back into the gym this past July since I used to go inconsistently last year. I got down to 195 and my weight was not budging whatsoever. I was still eating 1600-1700 calories but I would either go down by 1lb or up. I’m now back up to 200 and I know it’s mainly water weight due to this past weekend and seeing my partner. I was doing good and once I hit 195 I saw the light at the end of the tunnel (my goal weight) but since I last weighed myself (on Monday) seeing the 200 is discouraging.

I know it’s the weekends derailing me and it’s usually the drinking that gets to me. I’m young and surrounded by alcohol and even then I try to stick to liquor and water— low caloric drinks but to no avail. I wanted to avoid reducing my calories even further but considering my job I think it’s safe to say i’ll have to lower my calories back down to 1200-1300. That’s how I was essentially able to get to 195, I lowered my calories from 1600-1700 down to 1400-1500.

In those two weeks of being at maintenance I did eat in a surplus (on the weekends sometimes) so I understand and know where the weight gain comes from. I just recently learned you’re not supposed to be in a deficit forever because the past two weeks i’ve also been ravenously hungry. I think I got it all out of my system after almost two years of a strict deficit and i’m deciding to just go down to 1200-1300 calories also considering my height.

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The cheaters way out is saving my life!

I started weight loss injections August 7th, and today I am officially down 15 lbs. I no longer think about food every second of the day and it’s freeing. I almost think I have more brain power to do other things lol. I’ve been obese since I was 7 years old, and since then I’ve done every fad diet imaginable. If you’ve dealt with weight issues for a long time, or since childhood like me, you know what I mean. Weight watchers meetings and point tracking at 10, those portion controlled containers that were sold “as seen on tv” 15 years or so ago, Jenny Craig, lean cuisine, smoothie cleanses etc. For 2 years from 5th to 7th grade I tried throwing up after every meal and still never lost more than a few ounces a week. For the first time in my life I’m watching the scale go down, I crave low calorie snacks, I don’t want sweets, I’m eating normal sized portions, and actually enjoying the gym and getting my protein in. If your weight loss looks similar to mine, and you’ve chose injectables, don’t take shame in it. We’re still putting in the work ❤️

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When does it get better?

Hi I’m 19 and I’ve lost 80 pounds officially this week. But I still hate myself more than ever, I miss when I was numb to the feeling of loneliness like it wasn’t even an option for me. But now there’s no more excuses I still hate myself deeply. Like Im not sure what’s next? I don’t know if I’m attractive I don’t know what others think now. I’ve entered a new life stage these past two weeks and I still feel the same so I’ve begun starving myself kind of? I don’t eat nearly enough for my height and weight but I love it, I love the feeling it gives me I’m not gonna lie. As bad as this is to admit I just want to feel wanted by someone else. I don’t feel like there’s a point to anything? Like why would I do anything at all if I’m never going to feel wanted? I’m thinking of maybe leaving this new stage of life early? I’m not even doing bad I’ve talked to people but I just still feel so alone. I feel invisible to women? I’m afraid my presence alone scares them because I’m on the taller side and have very dead eyes. Idk where the hell im gonna end up if this continues but weight loss for me has been a big nothing.

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How do I lose weight during school effectively?

Hello Everyone! I’m looking for some weight loss advice, or tips on how to sustain it.

My whole life I’ve struggled with a Binge ED, and I’ve never really had the guidance or help when it comes to a healthy relationship with food. It has led me to weighing 289 pounds at a relatively young age, I’m 5’10 so I carry it differently than shorter people would. I really don’t like the way I look, I don’t like the way I’m treated and overall I just want to be healthier. My close friend lost 50 pounds last year by just not eating throughout the day and basically fasting. Any tips on how I can do the same?

Anything helps! 💓

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