Saving calories for night snacks??

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katie2400
katie2400 Posts: 78 Member
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Do you save any calories to have night snacks? What are you eating later at night??

I've been eating these sweet seed bars, which probably isn't the best choice!
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  • maccarossi1
    maccarossi1 Posts: 58 Member
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    Not so much for night snacks but I find myself banking calories through the week for times when I know I'll be going out on a weekend to a restaurant or to a bar/club for a few beers.
  • belimawr
    belimawr Posts: 1,155 Member
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    Oh man I love those bars, and I made the mistake of looking at the nutritional info once.

    If I have leftover, I usually have some peanut butter or mixed nuts.
  • BodyByButter
    BodyByButter Posts: 563 Member
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    I budget an actual small meal into my day, usually around 8:00. Most days I take a 100 calorie English muffin, 1/4 cup Egg beaters and a slice of cheese (similar to an Egg Mcmuffin) and have it with a glass of milk.
  • JossFit
    JossFit Posts: 588 Member
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    Nutrient timing is nowhere near as important as overall calorie intake, and then macronutrient breakdown.

    If it fits into your calories/macros, eat the little treats that you want to have.
  • owensryan57
    owensryan57 Posts: 1
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    Get some casein protein. The Optimum Nutrition one is only 120 calories and it's a slow digesting protein that will keep you full longer and will keep your insulin from spiking so you'll be less likely to store calories as fat.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,867 Member
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    I suppose...I never though of it as "saving" them...that's just how I planned my days to hit my calorie goals.
  • terricherry2
    terricherry2 Posts: 222 Member
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    Hella yes! Already mentally logged my run tonight and I'll have enough workout calories for some Ben and Jerry's later! I just don't have snacks so late that I still feel full when I go to bed.
  • DeliVibes
    DeliVibes Posts: 67 Member
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    I try have something healthy that will fit in with my macros.
    For example: if I'm short on protein that day I might make myself scrambled eggs
  • MaryCS62
    MaryCS62 Posts: 266 Member
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    DeliVibes wrote: »
    I try have something healthy that will fit in with my macros.
    For example: if I'm short on protein that day I might make myself scrambled eggs
    That's the problem I've had the last few nights. I'm trying to keep my carbs @ 45% (diabetic, trying to get off medication),P30%,F25% but my go to late night snack is the 100 cal popcorn bag, which at least has fiber, but I'm usually a little low on Fat & Protein at the end of the day. I ended up having a small serving of pistachios (more fat/protein than carbs). I would feel silly scrambling an egg @ 9pm though, if it wasn't for my breakfast the next day! :)
  • Jruzer
    Jruzer Posts: 3,501 Member
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    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    I suppose...I never though of it as "saving" them...that's just how I planned my days to hit my calorie goals.

    Agreed. I eat about half of my calories between about 10 PM and midnight.
  • SilverRose89
    SilverRose89 Posts: 447 Member
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    katie2400 wrote: »
    Do you save any calories to have night snacks? What are you eating later at night??

    Yep! I eat all sorts really, whatever fits. Often a bowl of cereal :smile:
  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
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    I always budget my calories for a bowl of goodness at night.

    Usually chocolate and nut butters.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,565 Member
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    I save for something every night. Ice cream/gelato, graham crackers with cream cheese, or a few pieces of chocolate.
  • katie2400
    katie2400 Posts: 78 Member
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    Thanks everyone!
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,967 Member
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    No I don't. Dinner is usually the last thing I eat, but I also usually eat around 7pm.
  • hardeepmakkar
    hardeepmakkar Posts: 14
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    As Long as u'r hitting your macros , its fine. but try keeping it healthy . opt for healthy fats or a more protein based snack.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
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    I eat a second dinner or a snack every night. Second dinner can be eggs and toast. Snacks include: popcorn, chocolate, pops chips, frozen yogurt/ice cream/gelato, toast with laughing cow cheese or pb2/peanut butter. Usually within the 200-400 calorie range.
  • markja
    markja Posts: 270 Member
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    I always leave some room in the calorie budget for a late snack. My fave is non-fat yogurt as a base, because of the protein. If I feel in a savory mood, I'll add to some hot cereal with salt pepper and spices. If I want sweet, in go the sliced peaches and cold cereal. Either way, it's about 250 calories.
  • errollmaclean
    errollmaclean Posts: 562 Member
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    I always have an after dinner snack. I just make it fit my calories and macros. If it fits, there's no reason not to enjoy treats :)


  • noaddedsugarx
    noaddedsugarx Posts: 169 Member
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    I save up most of my calories for the night time! I have a black coffee for breakfast, a small lunch, snack around 4pm before dinner at 7. I usually have chocolate/something sweet around 10pm right before bed otherwise I don't feel satisfied without my sweet treat late at night. Going to bed hungry would be my worst nightmare!

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