The kitchen that serves you at noon may betray you at midnight. Research by McHill shows later eating associates with increased body fat; Baumeister shows willpower is lowest after a day of decisions. Nighttime eating is rarely true hunger — it’s boredom, habit, fatigue. Redesign for protection: put food away, make eating effortful, remove trigger foods, create a “closed” state after dinner.
This companion covers why nights are different, the enabling versus discouraging kitchen, and the practical audit. (3 min read)