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Eating a balanced and proper dinner, for sure!

I don't think there is anything wrong with eating later if you plan it as part of your daily intake. I would start by adding seltzer to your glass first, then the wine. Eventually, just don't buy anymore, once you finish your stash!

If it's boredom eating, then that's a different ballgame.

brushing my teeth sooner rather than later (but *after* the glass of wine!).

@lizzywiz: I have the same problem! I eat when I am bored, stressed, watching tv or have nothing better to do.

I'm the poster child of how not to eat.

I brush my teeth when lo does. It helps a lot! If I'm hungry enough to want to eat with toothpaste taste in my mouth I really need a snack.

I would go one step more and totally get ready for bed right after dinner! I used to do this when WJ was a baby. RIght after dinner we'd put him to bed, and while Wagon Sr. was finishing up the bedtime routine I got ready for bed. Brushed teeth, washed face, took out contacts, changed into pajamas, and everything. It's best if you then hang out in the bedroom but I found that even going downstairs and hanging out there I still didn't want to snack because I wanted to be able to just go back upstairs and dive right into bed without brushing my teeth again!!

For the occasional turned nightly wine, I just told myself only one weeknight per week OR no weeknight wine and stuck with that. As for snacking, instead of eliminating it altogether, I found healthy alternatives. 100 calories bags of popcorn, large holiday-type or flavored marshmallows (I would count out the portion), tea, etc.

Tea really helps me avoid snacking when I'm craving something. I really like lemon tea or sleepytime tea by Celestial Seasonings

@lizzywiz: @cait: yeah, I was going to ask why you think you are eating. I think reward/relaxation is common for a lot of people. Other times, people eat out of boredom, habit, etc. If you can figure out why you are eating, I think that helps a lot. If it is a way to reward yourself or a way to unwind, I'd try to find something else that does the same thing. Maybe buying a magazine that you reserve for that time of day... taking a bath/hot shower... listening to music... sipping tea, etc? Or another "reward", like a backrub, reading a book, etc. I think for a lot of people, just getting away from the kitchen, by going upstairs or to another room, helps a lot. Brushing your teeth or eating something minty helps too. Good luck!!!!!!

Is eating at that time not working for you, or do you just feel like you shouldn't? If it works, it works, and there's really no good reason to stop.

I try and buy healthy snacks and buy any unhealthy stuff at all. I snack on bagged salad mix sometimes. I also snack on grapes or cut up apple.

@lizzywiz: It's a hard habit to break! i get into munching routines that i have to wean myself off of. Can you at least keep some healthier options around? Veggies and salsa, maybe?