late night snacks

Marz009

late at night or in the middle of the night i wake up hungry, sometimes and cant go back to sleep unless i eat something (i know this is so uncommon). i don't want anything high in sugar or carbs. i usually make my own popcorn with a hint of live oil and salt and drink some water, or my favorite hummus and crackers.
i want to know what you guys snack on i the middle of the night

jwilliam977

Hello,

maybe you should try fruits like : apple banana. Most of the time I do that.

Good luck

trentangiers

You could try mixing low/non fat cottage cheese with protein powder. To this you can add fruits or nuts.

Phoenix_Down

Well, that stamps out my Talenti suggestion /deep sigh

kgarabito

I think you should really avoid the whole fruit thing only because they're high in sugar, so I recommend a handful of almonds, can't go wrong with that !

lingo10

Small cup of milk with some cinnamon.

Phoenix_Down

kgarabito wrote: »

I think you should really avoid the whole fruit thing only because they're high in sugar, so I recommend a handful of almonds, can't go wrong with that !

Depends on the fruit but why? Is OP diabetic?

SideSteel

There's no need to avoid carbs (especially fruit).

Marz009

Sparking_Spectre wrote: »

kgarabito wrote: »

I think you should really avoid the whole fruit thing only because they're high in sugar, so I recommend a handful of almonds, can't go wrong with that !

Depends on the fruit but why? Is OP diabetic?

I'm not diabetic but Im used to eating low amouts of sugar so any small bit will make it difficult for me to fall asleep

JeffseekingV

Oatmeal?

llsemon66

Is this an uncommon problem? I have this same problem all the time. My doctor suggested eating a small bowl of cereal or a yogurt before bedtime. How about string cheese?

arditarose

Rice cake. I'm only saying this because I had one for the first time in like 10 years the other day and for some reason found them ridiculously good. And by one I mean seven.

detroitchuck

In these types of situations I usually just kill a glass of water real quick. It helps suppress the hunger

SaraSteeves1993

I usually feel hungry because I'm bored at night , I used to eat out of boredom, glass of water or chocolate milk helps me too

Marz009

llsemon66 wrote: »

Is this an uncommon problem? I have this same problem all the time. My doctor suggested eating a small bowl of cereal or a yogurt before bedtime. How about string cheese?

It's not uncommon, I was just suprized there weren't more post on this subject. But everyone I know has the same issue. Im sure your doctor is online right now trying to come up with some late night snacks lol

arditarose

^^you said it was uncommon.

kimtab

This happens to me sometimes. If I can't get rid of it by drinking a glass of water then I will get up and have say, a slice of toast with peanut butter. I have found that hardboiled eggs work pretty well to satisfy too but don't always have them handy and I'm too focused on getting back to sleep to cook anything in the middle of the night.

Marz009

arditarose wrote: »

^^you said it was uncommon.

my failed attempt at sarcasm

luv2fly11

Hi.. You're probably not going to like this, but my advice is to quit eating at night. You will eventually get used to it. Just cut back a little at a time until you only get something to drink. My boyfriend loves to eat at night, so I started picking up his habit. Well..I gained a bunch of weight, and couldn't kick the habit of feeling hungry at night. Once I decided enough was enough, I made a effort not to eat after 7pm. It was harder than I thought, but I did it. I feel so much better going to bed without my body digesting food and then waking up in the middle of the night hungry. I've already lost 18 + pounds.

Good luck!

Marz009

luv2fly11 wrote: »

Hi.. You're probably not going to like this, but my advice is to quit eating at night. You will eventually get used to it. Just cut back a little at a time until you only get something to drink. My boyfriend loves to eat at night, so I started picking up his habit. Well..I gained a bunch of weight, and couldn't kick the habit of feeling hungry at night. Once I decided enough was enough, I made a effort not to eat after 7pm. It was harder than I thought, but I did it. I feel so much better going to bed without my body digesting food and then waking up in the middle of the night hungry. I've already lost 18 + pounds.

Good luck!

i know I'm hoping it wont have to come to this but your right. Eventually i will have to stop the mid night snacking. congrats on your progress, keep it up

Blueseraphchaos

I don't wake up in the middle of the night needing to eat...it could be that you have your calorie goal set too low, or you just need a small smack before bed and you'll make it through the night without waking up.

kays2008xx18

I've always been a night eater I feel your pain I'm trying too drink plenty water I do occasionally have the odd cracker without butter or a banana because it lies heavier on your stomach than other fruits. You could try smoothies with added fat free yoghurt ? X

ellyk2772

Drink hot tea with a calorie free sweetner, and I agree with a small bowl of oatmeal, or stick of cheese, or handful of cashews or almonds...yogurt, etc. uh-oh now I'm feeling hungry lol!!!

dbmata

take some benadryl before bed, bro.

HLindsayA

Personally, benadryl gives me the munchies and makes night time cravings worse! Just my experience