The Non-Negotiables That Changed My Health as a Busy Mom (Part 5): I Eat Dinner Early and Don’t Eat After
Why I Chose to Eat Dinner Early
This is a conscious decision.
As a busy mom, I know that when I eat matters just as much as what I eat - especially when it comes to sleep, digestion, and next-day energy.
Eating earlier supports my body instead of working against it.
What Eating Earlier Supports
When I finish dinner earlier in the evening:
Digestion has time to slow down before bed
Sleep quality improves
Morning energy feels more stable
Hunger cues are clearer the next day
Eating late forces the body to keep working when it should be resting.
I want my body recovering at night, not digesting.
What I Do Instead
This is what works for me:
I eat dinner earlier in the evening
I make sure dinner includes protein and fiber
I create an evening routine that isn’t centered around food
Once dinner is done, eating is done.
That boundary simplifies decisions and supports consistency.
The Takeaway
I eat dinner early and don’t eat after because it supports my sleep, energy, and overall health.
Decide NOW when dinner ends tonight.
– Mailoha
