Evening eating is often habit, not hunger. The routine goes: come home, change clothes, eat, watch TV. Eating is baked into the sequence, serving as transition marker, reward, sensory pleasure. Redesigning means keeping relaxation while replacing food as centerpiece. Alternatives: tea ritual, movement, creative activity, bath. The goal isn’t deprivation — it’s finding something that actually works.
This companion covers why eating anchors evening routines, redesigning, alternatives, and making the switch. (3 min read)
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