How to stop late Night Nibbling

Sometimes wanting to eat at night is only a reaction to an emotional discomfort. Pause before eating giving yourself enough time to consider what may be bubbling up inside you. To hold off a midnight snack attack, try this move.

Difficulty:Moderately Easy
Instructions
things you'll need:
•comfortable place to lay down
•bed

1
Sit up in your bed and extend your left leg. Bend your right knee.

2
Place your right hand at your side to balance and touch your left elbow to the outside of your right knee.

3
Hold for three breaths and switch sides. Continue to do this for at least a couple of minutes.

4
The twisting motion of this yoga posture is called Marichyasana. The movement functions as an internal abdominal massage that triggers the release of appetite-suppressing brain chemicals. Check out my other articles on more techniques.

5
You can also modify the position by doing it standing up and putting you right knee on a bench or high standing stool.

Tips & Warnings
•You don't have to completely touch your elbow or knee. The point is to twist the body to get the massage effect.