CHALLENGE FOR APRIL 2015 -- SAY "NO" TO NO LATE NIGHT SNACKING

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  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 37,000 Member
    4/23
    Start date: April 10:
    Me: 8*
    LNS: 5


  • time4kim2014
    time4kim2014 Posts: 85 Member
    April 23
    Me 15*
    LNS 1
    Everyone is doing great!!!
  • mrJRamos2015
    mrJRamos2015 Posts: 73 Member
    April 23:
    ME: 11
    LNS: 4*

    Stressed a little today - would like to take tomorrow off from work for a mental health day but I work at an hourly rate so anytime I don't work, I don't get paid. I used all my PTO earlier when I went to Atlanta to visit my brother his wife, and my two nephews. The younger nephew Jaxon was on America's Funniest Home Videos this past weekend. Although I have seen the clip several times, I still laugh and smile. I skipped the ice cream tonight but had some crackers and peanut butter instead after my cut-off time. Tomorrow is another chance to succeed!

    Peace,
    Jeff :/
  • zaza54
    zaza54 Posts: 1,475 Member
    BRaye - congrats!! You are a great inspiration and I like your suggestions. Very helpful.

    Me: 9
    LNS: 12

    There's enough nights left this month that I think I can beat LNS. I am already looking forward to next month's challenge.
  • mrJRamos2015
    mrJRamos2015 Posts: 73 Member
    April 24:
    ME: 12*
    LNS: 4

    I am logging early today. I know I will not do any late night snacking tonight so I'm claiming the victory.

    A lot of times when I think I am hungry, I'm actually needing a nap. A short nap (20-30 minutes) puts things back into perspective. I mistakenly think that if I eat something, I'll have more energy. In fact, if I just power nap or meditate, my so called hunger is gone and I feel rested, ready to take on my activities for the evening.

    WE CAN DO THIS!!! B)

    Peace,
    Jeff
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    zaza54 wrote: »
    There's enough nights left this month that I think I can beat LNS. I am already looking forward to next month's challenge.

    zaza - You got this!

    April 23
    Me: 23
    LNS: 0
  • scispence
    scispence Posts: 117 Member
    Aargh! Went to bed later than usual and got really hungry and basically did the compulsive late night eating thing.
    April 23
    Me 3
    LNS 1
  • judithgreene2014
    judithgreene2014 Posts: 124 Member
    4/24/15 Me 17 LNS 2*
    No excuses, staying strong! Just wanted a snack! My trick: I take a big old glass of water to bed with me and sip during the nite...I think someone else mentioned that too. That and being tired after a good workout with my trainer
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 37,000 Member
    4/24
    Start date: April 10:
    Me: 9*
    LNS: 5

    Last night I had hot tea, INSTEAD of finding food to snack on! Tonight, I'm logging early, MY plan is to get some crocheting done!!!! The scale is finally going in the right direction, yay! Jeff, YOU are right WE CAN do this!!!!!
  • HappyTrails7
    HappyTrails7 Posts: 878 Member
    April 24
    Me: 18*
    LNS: 6
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    scispence wrote: »
    I'm back!
    Me: 1
    LNS: 0
    Welcome back!!!
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    April 24

    Me -- 24
    LNS -- 0

    Days LNS-free -- 47

    Just because I have 0 LNS days, it doesn't mean it's easy. Every day is a struggle but I'm determined.
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    April 24
    Me: 24
    LNS: 0

    Yes I agree this isn't easy. Just to think, my wife thinks there is no benefit to me being stubborn and compulsive.
  • time4kim2014
    time4kim2014 Posts: 85 Member
    Me 15
    LNS 2*

    My twins made cupcakes after school and tonight at 7:30 (half an hour after my cut off time), I was in the kitchen and took a spoon and had a nice taste of the icing...and then I noticed the time!!!!! My son said that if I'm going to mess up I should be doing it with something better than a spoonful of icing. He's cheering on my husband for some reason and thinks it's great that my husband has 0 LNS. Next month I'm going for zero!!!
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 37,000 Member
    You guys are so inspirational, wow!!!!!!!! I just popped on to see how everyone is doing! I can't wait for next month, INSTEAD of eating SOME kettle corn tonight! I'm GOING to work it in MY MENU tomorrow!!!!! Thanks, WE can do this!!!
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 37,000 Member
    4/24
    Start date: April 10:
    Me: 9*
    LNS: 5

    Days LNS-free -- 4

    Last night I had hot tea, INSTEAD of finding food to snack on! Tonight, I'm logging early, MY plan is to get some crocheting done!!!! The scale is finally going in the right direction, yay! Jeff, YOU are right WE CAN do this!!!!!
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 37,000 Member
    lamlam2013 wrote: »
    April 24

    Me -- 24
    LNS -- 0

    Days LNS-free -- 47

    Just because I have 0 LNS days, it doesn't mean it's easy. Every day is a struggle but I'm determined.

    Your amazing, outstanding job so far!!!!!! You can do this, ONE DAY AT A TIME!!!!!!
  • scispence
    scispence Posts: 117 Member
    April 24
    Me: 4*
    LNS: 1
  • mrJRamos2015
    mrJRamos2015 Posts: 73 Member
    April 25th:
    ME: 12
    LNS 5*

    I woke up in the middle of the night to find that my partner wasn't in bed. So I went to check on :D him and discovered that he was eating something because he woke up and couldn't fall asleep. Without thinking, I immediately grabbed something to eat also. Then it started, I had a little bit of this and that, then before I knew it, I had eaten a whole gob of calories and I wasn't even hungry. I logged it all with this morning's breakfast so I know I have to put in some extra exercise to make up for it.

    I need to "Stop and Think" before I just start eating. Maybe if I log it first, I will have second thoughts about eating. In fact, I know if I pre-log all my meals for the day (including snacks), I'm more likely to stick to the game plan for that day. Something to work on...

    It's a beautiful day today in Vail, AZ so I am going to do some work outside in the yard. Just to be out in the fresh air is rejuvenating in itself.

    Have a super day today, everyone! And stay STRONG!

    Peace,
    Jeff
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 37,000 Member
    edited April 2015
    4/24
    Start date: April 10:
    Me: 9*
    LNS: 5

    Last night I had hot tea, INSTEAD of finding food to snack on! Tonight, I'm logging early, MY plan is to get some crocheting done!!!! The scale is finally going in the right direction, yay! Jeff, YOU are right WE CAN do this!!!!!

    4/25
    Start date: April 10:
    Me: 10*
    LNS: 5

    Days LNS-free -- 5

    We won't be getting home till really late so tonight WILL be a easy one, yay!!!!!
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    April 25
    Me: 25
    LNS: 0

    Weekends are definitely the toughest for me. I just did the grocery shopping this morning and have more free time in my day. Prelogging and keeping active are my saving grace.
  • carolina_r
    carolina_r Posts: 359 Member
    April 25

    Me: 12 LNS: 13*

    Even though LNS has pulled into the lead, I don't feel bad about it. The last three nights, there was no mindless junk food snacking, the food had purpose! Two nights were healthy snacks to satisfy actual hunger (I have a 3 month old, and don't want to mess with my milk supply). The third was social - went to a friend's house and had some fruit salad and a delicious passion fruit dessert he made. I enjoyed it thoroughly!

    I am still confident that I will win the month!
  • HappyTrails7
    HappyTrails7 Posts: 878 Member
    April 25
    Me: 19*
    LNS: 6
  • mrJRamos2015
    mrJRamos2015 Posts: 73 Member
    April 26th:
    ME: 12
    LNS: 6*
    I did it again last night - woke up in the middle of the night and went crazy eating. I still measured all that I ate and knew at some point that this wasn't going to be good. I wrote everything down but I need to log it on MFP at the time I'm doing it - that should put on the brakes after a few entries. One session of LNS does not define me and I'll do better today and tonight!

    Finish the month strong, everyone! :)

    Peace,
    Jeff
  • scispence
    scispence Posts: 117 Member
    April 26
    Me: 4*
    LNS: 1
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 37,000 Member
    edited April 2015
    4/24
    Start date: April 10:
    Me: 9*
    LNS: 5

    Last night I had hot tea, INSTEAD of finding food to snack on! Tonight, I'm logging early, MY plan is to get some crocheting done!!!! The scale is finally going in the right direction, yay! Jeff, YOU are right WE CAN do this!!!!!

    4/26
    Start date: April 10:
    Me: 11*
    LNS: 5

    Days LNS-free -- 6

    Tonight, I'm going to have to crochet or if it gets to hard bring on some wall sit-ups!!!! I WILL DO THIS TONIGHT!
  • carolina_r
    carolina_r Posts: 359 Member
    April 26

    Me: 13* LNS: 13
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    April 26

    Me -- 26
    LNS -- 0

    Days LNS-free -- 49
  • HappyTrails7
    HappyTrails7 Posts: 878 Member
    April 26
    Me: 19
    LNS: 7*
  • BRaye325
    BRaye325 Posts: 1,383 Member
    April 26
    Me: 26
    LNS: 0
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