It can be a very very long time between lunch and dinner.

If you’re anything like me, by 5pm, with more than two hours to go until tea time, I’m pretty hungry.

If you “hold out” (ie ignore your body’s hunger cues) because you’re trying to lose weight, there’s a good chance you’ll eat more either while cooking or when meal time finally comes around.

This is where a scheduled snack is super helpful.

Choose a high protein option before you get too hungry, then sail more easily into the safe harbour of your evening meal.

Try a couple of Babybels (not the wax, we’ve all been there right?), two hard boiled eggs, a protein pudding, bar or shake, a pot of Greek yoghurt, some hummus and pepper, even some peas smooshed on a piece of toast.

Plan ahead, and the early evening feeding frenzy can be a thing of the past.

If you feel a bit in the grip of sugary snacks, take a look at my Spotlight on Sugar Challenge to start to make a change!