How do you unwind at night without food?

[Anon_92]

I'm finding that after I put the kids to sleep at night time I go downstairs and start to get these huge cravings for anything sweet. I fully know that it's stress related as I eat enough during the day and always have a balanced evening meal. I'm struggling to break the cycle and wondering what other people do in the evening to relax without using food? TIA

Eat with the kids? Do less cleaning?

I used to want a wine or some chocolate once the kids were in bed. Not a healthy habit at all. I tried to work out what it is that I'm actually craving and it's the warm relaxed feeling. So now I get my hot water bottle out and a blanket. Read or listen to a podcast x

Oh I’ve just thought of this thread again - a friend has just recommended to another to paint her nails (with old school varnish, not gel), means you can pick food for ages! Helps reduce your grazing time.