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When you're low on calories at the end of the day?

k80_k
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It's almost 5pm and I'm pretty low on calories left in my day (120 to be precise)... what do you do/eat when you still have a few hours before bed and dinner bells are ringing in your stomach?
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Skyr (similar to nonfat Greek yogurt). It's packed with protein and calcium, and I can almost always use a bit more of both. It's not too sugary, so it won't give me a buzz -- but not salty, so I won't feel compelled to drink something sweet and caffeinated with it.
Or turkey. Or a soft cheese like Brie or Camembert, if I need the fat. Or melon, grapes, or an apple if I need something lighter.
All of those are decent bedtime snacks for me. They're satisfying and filling enough, without forcing me awake or triggering a carb-out binge.0 -
An occasional day in the red won't hurt you. Have a healthy dinner and make better choices tomorrow. I have 175 for dinner - so not going to eat an under 200 calorie dinner tonight. You also have the option to do a work out to earn extra calories.0
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I have 23 calories left after dinner. None left for my fruit. I feel your pain. I would agree with the above poster. My suggestion would be a big salad.0
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Miso soup, raw sliced crunchy veggies.0
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I go up to maintenance if I feel unusually hungry -- logically, eating at maintenance for one day will only delay your arrival at goal by one day.0
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I make a big salad with lettuce, tomato, pickle and low cal dressing. Less than 50 calories. If I have enough calories I'll add some grilled chicken breast.0
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I do the same, a big salad with LOTS of vegetable and lo cal dressing. No cheese, no nuts, but I try to add in a cup of chicken or turkey and then a nice long walk after dinner and all is well.0
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Lay down and cry0
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