late night hunger

AngelaMiller3

Im struggling to not eat late at night ...im usually hungriest between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. any suggestions for low cal snacks late night?

drywall_painter

I try to save some calories for a bowl of cereal with skim milk, later after dinner, something that is around 100 calories a cup, satisfies my sweet tooth and gives me something to look forward too.

d_thomas02

I like an 8 oz can of mushrooms (pieces and stems) eaten with chopsticks.

arditarose

When I'm cutting I eat protein fluff before bed. 200 calories can fill you up beyond belief.

drywall_painter

^ Looks good

arditarose

drywall_painter wrote: »

^ Looks good

Gets the job done.

MelaniaTrump

Are you waking up in the middle of the night hungry? Then you are not getting enough nutrition during the day.
Do not go under 1,000 calories a day. Eat more protein. Open your diary if you want really good help.

Kitty_Nikki

arditarose wrote: »

When I'm cutting I eat protein fluff before bed. 200 calories can fill you up beyond belief.

What is protein fluff exactly? I agree that it looks good.

arditarose

Kitty_Nikki wrote: »

arditarose wrote: »

When I'm cutting I eat protein fluff before bed. 200 calories can fill you up beyond belief.

What is protein fluff exactly? I agree that it looks good.

The most basic low calorie base is 20g of protein powder, 6g of xanthan gum, water (maybe 1/2 cup or a cup). You have to mix it with a hand mixer or stand mixer for a very long time. You can start getting creative with it an add frozen berries, pumpkin, pb2, more protein powder, egg whites, whatever toppings you want. Sometimes I add jello-cheesecake pudding mix, sometimes I use almond milk instead of water. Cocoa powder, stevia. You can really make whatever flavor you want.

anniemac08

I tend to get munchy due to boredom at that late-night hour. I find if I brush my teeth the late-night munchies are easier to avoid. Otherwise, my go-to is a small bowl of cereal.

AngelaMiller3

JanetYellen wrote: »

Are you waking up in the middle of the night hungry? Then you are not getting enough nutrition during the day.
Do not go under 1,000 calories a day. Eat more protein. Open your diary if you want really good help.

AngelaMiller3

opened diary

drywall_painter

I made the protein fluff this morning with whey protein, didn't turn out too well. I read that casein protein works better, gonna try that next time.

arditarose

drywall_painter wrote: »

I made the protein fluff this morning with whey protein, didn't turn out too well. I read that casein protein works better, gonna try that next time.

Yeah whey doesn't really work. I do use a whey/casein blend that works though. Did you have the xanthan gum? That's key as well.

drywall_painter

Yes I used 1 scoop of 6 star whey protein, 1teaspoon of xantham gum and 3/4 cup of skim milk.1

arditarose

drywall_painter wrote: »

Yes I used 1 scoop of 6 star whey protein, 1teaspoon of xantham gum and 3/4 cup of skim milk.1

Oh yeah yeah. Try casein then. When I first started I was using ON chocolate, now I use PEScience whey/casein blend and it works just as well even though it's a mixture.

strong_curves

After looking at your diary (which is only a couple of days), your calorie goal might be too aggressive. How much weight do you want to lose? Do you know mfp is set up to eat some if not all your exercise calories back?

drywall_painter

arditarose wrote: »

drywall_painter wrote: »

Yes I used 1 scoop of 6 star whey protein, 1teaspoon of xantham gum and 3/4 cup of skim milk.1

Oh yeah yeah. Try casein then. When I first started I was using ON chocolate, now I use PEScience whey/casein blend and it works just as well even though it's a mixture.

Thanks for the tip, I'm glad it wasn't just me, I like the idea of protein snack that keeps me full.

arditarose

drywall_painter wrote: »

arditarose wrote: »

drywall_painter wrote: »

Yes I used 1 scoop of 6 star whey protein, 1teaspoon of xantham gum and 3/4 cup of skim milk.1

Oh yeah yeah. Try casein then. When I first started I was using ON chocolate, now I use PEScience whey/casein blend and it works just as well even though it's a mixture.

Thanks for the tip, I'm glad it wasn't just me, I like the idea of protein snack that keeps me full.

Yeah...it's not steak and potatoes full, as there is a lot of air-hence the "fluff". But it can keep me out of the nutella jar late at night

dreadlifts

arditarose wrote: »

When I'm cutting I eat protein fluff before bed. 200 calories can fill you up beyond belief.

OH MY GOD THIS IS AMAZING

SteveMFP123

We're alike, if I'm going to ruin my diet for the day it's between those hours. Yesterday for example I fell off the wagon harder than ever, polishing off about 8 Highland Shortbread biscuits at 110 calories each. I still have no control when it comes to food

AnnPT77

I know it sounds counter-intuitive, and not everyone is like this, but if I don't get a solid breakfast with adequate protein, I get all crave-y and snack-y at night.

You may want to experiment with how you distribute your food throughout the day, and with the composition of your diet, to see what *you* find most filling & satisfying.

Some people do better with a bigger breakfast (like me), some with 3 evenly-sized meals, some a bigger supper to stave off evening cravings. Some people do better with 5 or 6 smaller meals, some with 3 meals & a couple snacks. Some benefit from saving up calories for times of craving. There are people who find protein keeps them filled up and satisfied, others prefer carbs in a substantial form (like a baked potato), some feel filled up on fiber or volume (cabbage, broccoli, etc.), others really need some fats (think reasonable portions of healthy fats like nuts or avocado). See what works for you. Try a variation for a few days before rejecting it.

And +1 to consider a higher calorie allowance. Unless you're very tiny, and not very overweight at all, you can lose on higher calories . . . and if a way of eating isn't sustainable, it won't be successful. I vote for starting at a little higher allowance, taking it slowly at first, experimenting to see what meal distribution/composition keeps you satisfied . . . then you can reduce calories further if you feel you're not losing fast enough.

Use the weight loss process as a learning experience to help you find a sustainable way of eating that will keep you at a healthy weight permanently. People who are in a giant rush to lose weight, actually lose a learning opportunity, and may be more likely to gain the weight back.

Hope you find a route that works for you!

MelaniaTrump

Total daily calories TOO LOW.
You are not eating enough during the day, therefore getting hungry. I would up to 1,300. Also, nice job on the protein intake. I would eat furniture and the walls if I ate only 1,100 a day. The cats would be in danger.

AngelaMiller3

i never eat before noon since im usually not up im a night owl go to bed about 3 a.m. ......i had dinner an hour ago and now im hungry but if i don't eat like just skip dinner im ok...Im not real good at this iv'e never been one to really watch my weight like i said ive weighed the same my whole life between 180 and 200 ..i do know my thyroid is still pretty off because im unemployed and have no insurance i can' afford the 100 dollar blood test

bearwith

Have set alarm for 5.30pm daily. Gives me chance to eat. After that I don't eat until breakfast. Gives body a 12 hour fast

drywall_painter

arditarose wrote: »

drywall_painter wrote: »

Yes I used 1 scoop of 6 star whey protein, 1teaspoon of xantham gum and 3/4 cup of skim milk.1

Oh yeah yeah. Try casein then. When I first started I was using ON chocolate, now I use PEScience whey/casein blend and it works just as well even though it's a mixture.

I just made the protein fluff with casein protein, I didn't think 1 scoop was gonna be enough but it was all I could eat ! I'm definitely adding this to my arsenal !