What do you do when you are hungry enough to eat the house?
trusty48
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As I write this I'm just about to give in and go over my calories for the day 
The problem is that sometimes I get hungry and it keeps me up at night. I don't think it's craving- it's genuine hunger. So I'm going to just do it, get some sleep, and try again tomorrow.
How do you guys deal with the nighttime hunger? Have you found anything that works?
The problem is that sometimes I get hungry and it keeps me up at night. I don't think it's craving- it's genuine hunger. So I'm going to just do it, get some sleep, and try again tomorrow.
How do you guys deal with the nighttime hunger? Have you found anything that works?
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I eat this before bed:
Protein fluff. This one is caramel cheesecake. About 200 calories. I'm eating a strawberry one as we speak. Super full.
ETA:: I prelog a night time snack. Every morning I think about what I want that night and put it in MFP.0 -
arditarose wrote: »I eat this before bed:
Protein fluff. This one is caramel cheesecake. About 200 calories. I'm eating a strawberry one as we speak. Super full.
ETA:: I prelog a night time snack. Every morning I think about what I want that night and put it in MFP.
This stuff looks amazing- I am definitely going to try it!0 -
arditarose wrote: »I eat this before bed:
Protein fluff. This one is caramel cheesecake. About 200 calories. I'm eating a strawberry one as we speak. Super full.
ETA:: I prelog a night time snack. Every morning I think about what I want that night and put it in MFP.
This stuff looks amazing- I am definitely going to try it!
Yeah just look up protein fluff recipes and go from there. I use water instead of milk to cut the calories! Hope you like it.0 -
Is your calorie goal too aggressive? If you're genuinely hungry at night you might want to adjust your calorie intake. Save some for night snacking. There's always sugar free Jello in a pinch - the fruit flavors are 10 calories and the pudding is 60 calories.0
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arditarose wrote: »I eat this before bed:
Protein fluff. This one is caramel cheesecake. About 200 calories. I'm eating a strawberry one as we speak. Super full.
ETA:: I prelog a night time snack. Every morning I think about what I want that night and put it in MFP.
This looks good, how much sugar in one serving ? Googling and making this tomorrow !!!
I don't track sugar. The basic recipe is casein protein powder, xanthan gum, and water (or milk/liquid of your choice), so you can adjust the "flavor" or type you want based on your micro/macro/calorie needs.
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I have a bowl of yogurt about an hour before I go to bed. That seems to hold me till morning.
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16-32 oz of water but then I have to get up at night to pee.0
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arditarose wrote: »I eat this before bed:
Protein fluff. This one is caramel cheesecake. About 200 calories. I'm eating a strawberry one as we speak. Super full.
ETA:: I prelog a night time snack. Every morning I think about what I want that night and put it in MFP.
Holy moly does this look good! Researching it now, thank you.0 -
vivmom2014 wrote: »Is your calorie goal too aggressive? If you're genuinely hungry at night you might want to adjust your calorie intake. Save some for night snacking. There's always sugar free Jello in a pinch - the fruit flavors are 10 calories and the pudding is 60 calories.
I think my calories are fine- hunger is just a side effect of dieting
Also- I went out to eat with my parents and ate lunch at a greasy spoon diner. I tried to order something small but still ended up eating 2/3 of my calories before 1 pm. That is something I will need to avoid in the future- it's hard to just get oatmeal or something when everyone around you is eating a big meal.0 -
It doesn't have to be! If you feel hungry and miserable very often then it's a good idea to increase your calories and lose weight a little more slowly. It's much safer and more sustainable to gradually reduce your caloric intake rather than pursue a low calorie goal too aggressively and end up wanting to quit.I think my calories are fine- hunger is just a side effect of dieting
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Green tea helps me, chamomile is good as well.0
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I drink tea until I don't feel hungry anymore - but then I do pee 2-3 X at night. But tea works 0
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I second drinking tea, works for me!0
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If I'm hungry enough to eat a house, I obviously haven't gotten enough to eat. Eat something. I've been on this ride many times. Your body is telling you to eat, so eat. Even if you go over your goals for today, you're not going to gain 60# overnight.0
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What other people have said. Unless you are already targeting 0.5lbs a week, nothing other than impatience is stopping you from accepting a smaller deficit and slower weight loss in exchange for an easier time. This is a game where continuing to play is more important than finishing. And reaching the goal line remains more important than doing so fast.0
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green tea is a nightly god send - i also have strawberries with quark ( swetened) and choc shot - divine and thick like cheesecake topping0
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If I'm really that hungry at night I'll have some crackers or pretzels with cheese. If I'm just a bit hungry I jut go to bed hungry (which is pretty much most nights nowadays).0
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I feel ya, no matter how much I eat I always feel like I need a bedtime snack. I will do some crackers, or rice cakes, or a sleepy time tea. I will then go and brush my teeth and use a "magic berry" flavoured mouthwash. I find the sweet taste in my mouth is enough to stop cravings.0
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I become thankful I'm not Hansel or Gretel and look around for witches just in case 0
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Just like other people have suggested, unless you mind having to get up to pee, drink water and/or tea.
Brushing your teeth early can also help.0 -
@arditarose How thick is that protein fluff, texture-wise? I've only made it a couple of times and it's been almost like a foam, similar to maybe a light meringue. I don't know whether that's the actual goal, whether I need more (or less) xanthan gum, or whether I'm whipping it for the right amount of time.0
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As I write this I'm just about to give in and go over my calories for the day
The problem is that sometimes I get hungry and it keeps me up at night. I don't think it's craving- it's genuine hunger. So I'm going to just do it, get some sleep, and try again tomorrow.
How do you guys deal with the nighttime hunger? Have you found anything that works?
Have something protein-rich before bed, not a rib and steak dinner but something like greek yogurt with granola and walnuts, etc. Remind yourself that the size of your stomach does not change because you feel really hungry. My stomach growls while going to bed at night sometimes, too ad it's usually because I haven't had enough calories and I did cardio that day. So I fill up the rest of them with something healthy but protein-rich so sustain through the night. Also, I will drink at least cup of water because sometimes that helps.0 -
If I start to feel hungry in the late evening I drink water, lots of water. If that doesn't work then a few Wasa Light Rye Crispbreads. They are low calorie high fiber and filling.
And if that still doesn't work I try to take my mind off the hunger by reading these conversations in MFP0 -
I personally eat a very low carb diet to control hunger, but here is a chart based on the SAD diet we got from my daughters diabetes nurse. The idea is to get the right amount of each macro at each meal. So, if you want oatmeal, add some fat (coconut oil/butter, whatever) to it and have a little protein to help your body feel full a bit longer. To keep the calories low, you will probably make a smaller portion of the oats but the satisfied feeling should be better in the long run.
The chart also shows that the satisfied feeling from the carbohydrate will be short term and that's why it's suggested to have a snack between meals.
I choose low carb to avoid the hunger between meals and that's been the best way for me personally. My daughter has cut carbs too, though not as much as myself, and has gained better control of hunger. She's not overweight at all but the need to constantly snack was making blood sugar control hard for her.
Hope this helps.
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Chia pudding
1/2 cup light vanilla almond milk
1 tbs chia seeds
Cinnamon
Let stand in fridge for about 30 minutes for chia seeds to expand
87 total calories
Tastes kinda like rice pudding to me, I love the texture. This fills me up and knocks out my sweet tooth at the same time.0 -
I drink tea and if it's early enough I will go for a walk then have the tea hunger basically gone0
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I think my calories are fine- hunger is just a side effect of dieting
Also- I went out to eat with my parents and ate lunch at a greasy spoon diner. I tried to order something small but still ended up eating 2/3 of my calories before 1 pm. That is something I will need to avoid in the future- it's hard to just get oatmeal or something when everyone around you is eating a big meal.
How new are you to MFP? What's your calorie limit? Your profile says 6 lbs. to lose, 1 lb. left. (Maybe you're posting goals in increments?)
You're going to experience trial and error, but you can adjust (i.e., if you're eating too much too early in the day.) When you have social events coming up, you can "bank" calories and spend them without going over. You can add some physical activity, especially on weekends when you may have a little more time, to earn more calories. And you can eat all of the foods you enjoy.
Keep at it. You'll find ways to make it work!
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Optimistical1 wrote: »Chia pudding
1/2 cup light vanilla almond milk
1 tbs chia seeds
Cinnamon
Let stand in fridge for about 30 minutes for chia seeds to expand
87 total calories
Tastes kinda like rice pudding to me, I love the texture. This fills me up and knocks out my sweet tooth at the same time.
This also sounds really good- looks like I will have several new things to try this week 0 -
A fluf like adita
But i eat every night a big bowl of popcorn and frozen fruits
So i am not really hungry, just having an appetite sometimes because i trained harder.
Latest kick is slush...One try of ice cups with any kind of fruits. Crush it totally in my Ninja and i have slush.
Sometimes i add yogurt or almond milk and go more to a smoothie.
Or i just eat something, but like i said it is rare that i am really hungry. I just feed my body pretty balanced and hope for the best. Till now it still works
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I changed my target weight loss to .5 pound per week. Any more aggressive and I'm super cranky and hungry, even when eating back excerize calories. I try to keep my dinner to oven roasted or steamed chicken breast and a huge portion of mixed steamed veggies. (When I haven't fallen off the wagon) I also try to leave room for a nibble before bed just in case. I have found that replacing the snack packs/100 calorie packs with apples or raw veggies is way more satisfying. I also carry string cheese in my lunch bag for the bit of protein if I need it in the afternoons. I figure, if I go over my calories I can pace my apartment while my TV shows are on.0
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