SAY "NO" TO LATE NIGHT SNACKING -- JULY 2016 CHALLENGE

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  • CarrieA180
    CarrieA180 Posts: 903 Member
    edited July 2016
    Me: 22*
    LNS: 2
    Streak: 1 :)
  • WalkerPop
    WalkerPop Posts: 436 Member
    July Late Night Snacking Goals Update:
    • Eat nothing after 8:30pm 25/31 nights. 23/25
    • Eat nothing after 10:30pm 6/31 nights of my choice. 1/6
    • Choose to adult, instead of impulse today.

    Me: 24* :smile:
    LNS: 0
    Streak: 220
  • summertime19
    summertime19 Posts: 57 Member
    Please count me in!

    Me:
    LNS:
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    arniedog74 wrote: »
    lamlam2013 wrote: »
    July 23

    Me: 22*
    LNS: 1
    Streak: 2 :'(

    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.

    Thank you. :-)
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    summertime19 wrote: »
    Please count me in!

    Me:
    LNS:

    Welcome!
  • summertime19
    summertime19 Posts: 57 Member
    lamlam2013 wrote: »
    summertime19 wrote: »
    Please count me in!

    Me:
    LNS:

    Welcome!

    Thank you!
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,150 Member
    Me: 1
    LNS: 6
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,844 Member
    GrandmaJackie wrote: »
    ~~~July Goals~~~~

    1. No snacking after 8:00 (only fruit) 6/7 days
    2. Allow ONE NIGHT PER WEEK Mon - Sun (ONE LATE NIGHT SNACK)


    July 25
    Me: 19*
    LNS: 6
    Streak: 2*
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,844 Member
    WalkerPop wrote: »
    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

    Vance, wow, THIS is totally me, :( I've also came to realize, I need to plan my menu. I chose NOT to LNS because it turns into a total binge feast, :(! If I do eat something after my cut off its some kind of fruit.

  • 06071965
    06071965 Posts: 19 Member
    This is my downfall! Seeing it in print will definitely help. Lets do it together
  • RainaProske
    RainaProske Posts: 636 Member
    edited July 2016
    06071965 wrote: »
    This is my downfall! Seeing it in print will definitely help. Lets do it together

    This thread really helps me -- helps keep me in control. I have to be desperate -- the need has to be real, to break my desire to stay 8 hours without food of any kind. I need this, in order to have a morning blood/sugar reading I can call "fasting." Thank you, @lamlam2013 !
  • summertime19
    summertime19 Posts: 57 Member
    07.25

    Me: 1
    LNS: nada
    Streak: 1
  • CarrieA180
    CarrieA180 Posts: 903 Member
    Me: 23*
    LNS: 2
    Streak: 2
  • CarrieA180
    CarrieA180 Posts: 903 Member
    Me: 24*
    LNS: 2
    Streak: 3
  • summertime19
    summertime19 Posts: 57 Member
    07.26

    Me: 2
    LNS: nada
    Streak: 2
  • WalkerPop
    WalkerPop Posts: 436 Member
    July Late Night Snacking Goals Update:
    • Eat nothing after 8:30pm 25/31 nights. 24/25
    • Eat nothing after 10:30pm 6/31 nights of my choice. 2/6
    • Choose to adult, instead of impulse today.

    Me: 26* :smile:
    LNS: 0
    Streak: 222
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    July 26

    Me: 26*
    LNS: 1
    Streak: 6
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,844 Member
    ~~~July Goals~~~~

    1. No snacking after 8:00 (only fruit) 6/7 days
    2. Allow ONE NIGHT PER WEEK Mon - Sun (ONE LATE NIGHT SNACK)


    July 27
    Me: 21*
    LNS: 6
    Streak: 4
  • CarrieA180
    CarrieA180 Posts: 903 Member
    Me: 25*
    LNS: 2
    Streak: 4
  • summertime19
    summertime19 Posts: 57 Member
    07.27

    Me: 3
    LNS: nada
    Streak: 3
  • Wysewoman53
    Wysewoman53 Posts: 582 Member
    Went on vacation and lost my streak...too much fun, too much good food...one night of drinkin' with my sister-in-law but it was worth every minute of it. Had a fantastic time! Soooo....

    July

    Me: 4*
    LNS: 1 (7-23-16)

    Streak: 4

    Am not even going to try to figure out what my 'previous' streak was as I am basically starting all over again but it's all good!
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,150 Member
    LNS: 2
    Me: 7
  • CarrieA180
    CarrieA180 Posts: 903 Member
    Me: 26*
    LNS: 2
    Streak: 5
  • Wysewoman53
    Wysewoman53 Posts: 582 Member
    July

    Me: 5*
    LNS: 1

    Streak: 5
  • summertime19
    summertime19 Posts: 57 Member
    07.28

    Me: 4
    LNS: nada
    Streak: 4

    It was tough last night, but I didn't go back for that 2nd popcycle!
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,844 Member
    ~~~July Goals~~~~

    1. No snacking after 8:00 (only fruit) 6/7 days
    2. Allow ONE NIGHT PER WEEK Mon - Sun (ONE LATE NIGHT SNACK)


    July 29
    Me: 23*
    LNS: 6
    Streak: 6
  • WalkerPop
    WalkerPop Posts: 436 Member
    July Late Night Snacking Goals Update:
    • Eat nothing after 8:30pm 25/31 nights. 25/25
    • Eat nothing after 10:30pm 6/31 nights of my choice. 3/6
    • Choose to adult, instead of impulse today.

    Me: 28* :smile:
    LNS: 0
    Streak: 224

    Had a 6-day trip with 2/3 of our married kids (and granddaughter)! Saved my late night "allowances" (6 of 31), but didn't need them all. Had a great time! Didn't do great on calorie count, but survived LNS demons. (Branson isn't exactly built on low-cal, low-fat practices! MmMmm!)
  • CarrieA180
    CarrieA180 Posts: 903 Member
    Me: 27*
    LNS: 2
    Streak: 6
  • summertime19
    summertime19 Posts: 57 Member
    07.29

    Me: 5
    LNS: nada
    Streak: 5

  • summertime19
    summertime19 Posts: 57 Member
    edited July 2016
    WalkerPop wrote: »
    July Late Night Snacking Goals Update:
    • Eat nothing after 8:30pm 25/31 nights. 25/25
    • Eat nothing after 10:30pm 6/31 nights of my choice. 3/6
    • Choose to adult, instead of impulse today.

    Me: 28* :smile:
    LNS: 0
    Streak: 224

    Had a 6-day trip with 2/3 of our married kids (and granddaughter)! Saved my late night "allowances" (6 of 31), but didn't need them all. Had a great time! Didn't do great on calorie count, but survived LNS demons. (Branson isn't exactly built on low-cal, low-fat practices! MmMmm!)

    Good going.. walkerpop, all that family fun without the indulgence!

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