Are you a night-time nibbler?
You eat well all day. Balanced meals. Plenty of protein. Good intentions.
Then 8pm arrives… and suddenly you’re in the kitchen looking for “something sweet” or “just a little something”.
So what’s really going on?
It’s rarely about willpower.
Here are the most common reasons:
- Nervous system fatigue
If you’ve been in go-mode all day — coaching, working, caring, decision-making — your nervous system is tired. Evening eating can be a way of self-soothing. Food becomes a fast route to safety and comfort. - Brain energy depletion
Your brain runs primarily on glucose. If meals have been too light, too low in carbs, or you’ve under-fuelled, your brain will drive you towards quick energy at night. That “craving” is often a biological correction. - Cortisol patterns
High stress during the day can suppress appetite. When cortisol drops in the evening, hunger rebounds — sometimes strongly. - Habit loops
If every evening for years has meant sofa + snack, your brain links relaxation with food. That pathway becomes automatic. - Under-eating earlier
Many high-performing women unintentionally under-eat. By evening, the body is simply catching up.
So is it nervous system or lack of brain energy?
Often it’s both.
What helps:
• Ensure lunch includes adequate protein and complex carbs
• Don’t skip carbs entirely
• Eat a proper evening meal
• Build a wind-down routine that isn’t food-based
• Check whether you’re actually tired, not hungry
Use my nervous system regulation tools – Check back over previous newsletters or you can always join my next Rebalance programme online starting after half term.
And sometimes… a planned, balanced evening snack is absolutely fine. Removing guilt often reduces the urge to overdo it.
Hope that helps and I hope to see you in class either in person or online soon.
Let me know via whats app 07976 268672 or my facebook group
Rachel x
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You can email me, WhatsApp me on 07976 268672, or share your thoughts in my Facebook group.
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