Ellis Quinn was a self-proclaimed night owl—and with that came a late-night snacking habit that didn’t exactly support her health goals. “At first, it was harmless,” she says. “But over time, chips and cookies became part of my nightly routine.”
She tried going cold turkey. Didn’t work. Tried brushing her teeth early. Still didn’t work. “I was hungry, not just bored,” she admits. “So I had to figure out what my body was actually asking for.”
That’s when she started exploring healthier swaps—not by replacing snacks with celery sticks, but by tuning in to how she wanted to feel. If she craved something salty, she’d make a bowl of air-popped popcorn with olive oil and sea salt. When she wanted sweet, she’d warm up a sliced banana with a sprinkle of cinnamon. The key was satisfaction, not sacrifice.
Over time, those late-night cravings lost their power. “I wasn’t trying to suppress my appetite,” Ellis says. “I was just feeding it in a smarter way.”
Now, she doesn’t fear her nighttime hunger. She respects it—and has healthier options ready. “It’s not about willpower,” she adds. “It’s about making choices that feel good after the craving is gone.”
