SAY "NO" TO LATE NIGHT SNACKING -- JULY 2016 CHALLENGE
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cindytabor96 wrote: »I would like to be a part of this challenge. I'm just not too sure how to use these chat rooms
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arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »arniedog74 wrote: »No dinner after 9:00.... Will try for earlier most nights... No snacking after 10:00
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July Late Night Snacking Goals Update:
- Eat nothing after 8:30pm 25/31 nights. 19/25
- Eat nothing after 10:30pm 6/31 nights of my choice. 0/6
- Choose to adult, instead of impulse today.
Me: 19*
LNS: 0
Streak: 215Children do what feels good.
Adults devise a plan and follow it.
Maturity is the ability to delay pleasure.arniedog74 wrote: »Me: 19
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Great job! You're nearly to ONEderland!
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My goal is 6 nights per week of no late night snacks.
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Wow, there are some nice streaks on here! @WalkerPop is especially doing amazing!!3
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I keep hearing that late night snacking isn't bad really. Your metabolism never turns off. You can snack before bed and still be fine. It's really about what you're eating and how much. As long as it fits into your deficit and your macros then you should be fine. Although I, myself, try not to late night snack unless I still have calories to use do not eating all of my exercise calories back.0
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July Late Night Snacking Goals Update:
- Eat nothing after 8:30pm 25/31 nights. 21/25
- Eat nothing after 10:30pm 6/31 nights of my choice. 0/6
- Choose to adult, instead of impulse today.
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Nightmare_Queen88 wrote: »I keep hearing that late night snacking isn't bad really. Your metabolism never turns off. You can snack before bed and still be fine. It's really about what you're eating and how much. As long as it fits into your deficit and your macros then you should be fine. Although I, myself, try not to late night snack unless I still have calories to use do not eating all of my exercise calories back.
I'll answer for myself, though I've learned I'm far from unique on this thread. For me Late Night Snacking, or LNS, is not about math or biology. I didn't get to be my size because I didn't understand that if I put more calories in my mouth than than I expended in my efforts I would gain weight. I. Get. That.
My problem …OK, one of my problems is that at certain times my brain, or at least my logic, short circuits or turns off. I've found myself pulling away from a drive through line of a fast food restaurant - where I'd intended to order a drink or salad (something healthy-ish) - with a bag of burger and fries …supersized! I'll sit to watch a movie and, knowing I have "calories left," absently grab a snack, and then another and another. My bride calls it "grazing."
Niether example is anything so melodramatic as a blackout or "another personality took over." I just developed habit patterns over 52 years on this planet that my brain tends to follow. I'm slowly (identifying and) attempting to overwrite them. (The above are just two of many examples, too.)
They are (and the resulting size of my body is) the result of living by impulse. Being steered by impulse. LNS is just one area, but it's one where I've purposed not to let impulse rule. By making a conscious plan, I choose not to LNS anymore. If I eat after my cutoff, it's planned and on purpose. I wish I had a handle on all my weaknesses, but this one will not rule me anymore!
It's not about math. If the above rings true to you, you're not alone. If it doesn't, this thread probably won't benefit you. I hope you find one that does.
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Quote from Nightmare Queen: "I keep hearing that late night snacking isn't bad really. Your metabolism never turns off. You can snack before bed and still be fine. It's really about what you're eating and how much. As long as it fits into your deficit and your macros then you should be fine."
Nightmare Queen, yes, you are right that the time of day is irrelevant to one's metabolism.
However, for me (and most of us on this challenge), late night is BY FAR the most difficult time of day to control my eating. While I read or watch a show, I eat bowls of chips, cheese and crackers, and other yummy treats (outside of my daily plan) that I wouldn't even consider at other times.
And so, this group has been wonderfully helpful. I have resisted the outside-of-the-plan snacking now for 44 nights and can hardly believe it. I'll also say this seems to be the nicest group of MFP-ers I've come across here on the MFP boards. Lovely, friendly, supportive people here!
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With that, here is my update:
My goal is 6 nights per week of no late night snacks.
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July Late Night Snacking Goals Update:
- Eat nothing after 8:30pm 25/31 nights. 21/25
- Eat nothing after 10:30pm 6/31 nights of my choice. 1/6
- Choose to adult, instead of impulse today.
Me: 22*
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Streak: 218Children do what feels good.
Adults devise a plan and follow it.
Maturity is the ability to delay pleasure.3 -
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Nightmare_Queen88 wrote: »I keep hearing that late night snacking isn't bad really. Your metabolism never turns off. You can snack before bed and still be fine. It's really about what you're eating and how much. As long as it fits into your deficit and your macros then you should be fine. Although I, myself, try not to late night snack unless I still have calories to use do not eating all of my exercise calories back.
I'll answer for myself, though I've learned I'm far from unique on this thread. For me Late Night Snacking, or LNS, is not about math or biology. I didn't get to be my size because I didn't understand that if I put more calories in my mouth than than I expended in my efforts I would gain weight. I. Get. That.
My problem …OK, one of my problems is that at certain times my brain, or at least my logic, short circuits or turns off. I've found myself pulling away from a drive through line of a fast food restaurant - where I'd intended to order a drink or salad (something healthy-ish) - with a bag of burger and fries …supersized! I'll sit to watch a movie and, knowing I have "calories left," absently grab a snack, and then another and another. My bride calls it "grazing."
Niether example is anything so melodramatic as a blackout or "another personality took over." I just developed habit patterns over 52 years on this planet that my brain tends to follow. I'm slowly (identifying and) attempting to overwrite them. (The above are just two of many examples, too.)
They are (and the resulting size of my body is) the result of living by impulse. Being steered by impulse. LNS is just one area, but it's one where I've purposed not to let impulse rule. By making a conscious plan, I choose not to LNS anymore. If I eat after my cutoff, it's planned and on purpose. I wish I had a handle on all my weaknesses, but this one will not rule me anymore!
It's not about math. If the above rings true to you, you're not alone. If it doesn't, this thread probably won't benefit you. I hope you find one that does.
- Vance
Well said. So many of us have problems with control and weakness regarding late night snacking. This challenge is to help us being aware of those and try to conquer those one day at a time.2 -
July 23
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Well, my streak has been broken. I caved in Thursday. I had a feeling it would come one day soon. Since I've lost my weight, I haven't been as disciplined with watching what I eat, and the "when" part happened Thursday. Fortunately, it was just one day. It just goes to show that no matter what the streak one has, it is still a battle. I'm determined to keep my new streak going.4 -
lamlam2013 wrote: »July 23
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Well, my streak has been broken. I caved in Thursday. I had a feeling it would come one day soon. Since I've lost my weight, I haven't been as disciplined with watching what I eat, and the "when" part happened Thursday. Fortunately, it was just one day. It just goes to show that no matter what the streak one has, it is still a battle. I'm determined to keep my new streak going.
It happens. But, you are strong and yer determination will keep you focused.3 -
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July Late Night Snacking Goals Update:
- Eat nothing after 8:30pm 25/31 nights. 22/25
- Eat nothing after 10:30pm 6/31 nights of my choice. 1/6
- Choose to adult, instead of impulse today.
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Birthday party for my Dad's 70th!
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