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[quote=Anonymous]Have you tried taking up an evening activity that occupies your hands? Knitting, crocheting, sketching, puzzles. Something satisfying and enjoyable that would also make it logistically hard to eat.

Another option could be creating a ritual that doesn't involve a sweet treat but still feels self-indulgent somehow. I weaned myself off of drinking soda during the day by getting really into tea, for instance. In the winter I also like sipping hot water with lemon and honey in it because I find it soothing and it helps me sleep.

A bath with bath salts and a good book would be indulgent without involving food at all. A big glass of ice water is refreshing in a warm bath.

Sheer willpower doesn't work, but there's lots of evidence that replacing a habit with something else that serves the same need is quite effective. You just have to figure out what it is about eating sweets at night that you enjoy, and then figure out another way to serve that need. It's unlikely to be hunger since you just ate dinner. It's something else -- comfort, ritual, relaxation, indulgence.[/quote]

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