In this fifth episode of the Always Satisfied Eating Podcast, Ann probes nighttime eating. Highlighting 3 main types of nighttime eaters, Ann explains eight possible causes of eating after dinner, behaviors that perpetuate the eating and suggestions to control the evening eating. She points out how you can’t look at nighttime eater on to itself but in relation to the rest of the day to figure out how to control nighttime eating if it is an issue. Not all nighttime eating is a problem. It depends on why you are eating. This is all in the goal to eating Always Satisfied. 

In this episode of the Always Satisfied Eating Podcast, Ann heightens your senses as she has you thinking about how you eat. Yes, you take a bite, chew, and swallow but there is so much more that you don’t consider. How you eat can impact your health, your weight, and your overall well-being. With Always Satisfied Eating you want to derive pleasure and satisfaction with eating. You want it to be a culinary experience. Ann will explore with you the following questions:

1.  Where are you when you are eating?

2.  Are you sitting down at an appropriate place to eat?

3.  Are your eyes on your food or are they elsewhere?

4.  Is your place setting inviting? Are you treating yourself as a guest?

5.  How does the food look on the plate relative to color, texture, and garnish?

6.  What do you eat first? 

7.  How does the food feel in your mouth? What do you notice about the food in your mouth?

How do you know when you ate enough? In episode 3, Ann presents guidance for you to realize when you are reaching your limit and should stop eating. Of course, you may not stop and keep on eating. Why is that? Ann will explore this with you for you to understand your eating behavior. She shares a fullness scale to help you describe and decide when you are satisfied. Did you know you have an internal thermostat for hunger and satisfaction? Your thermostat may need a recalibration. Via ten questions you can self-analyze your thermostat to get it working to eat Always Satisfied.