SAY "NO" TO LATE NIGHT SNACKING -- FEBRUARY 2017 CHALLENGE
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Tired of self-sabotaging by munching after dinner? Upset that you double your in-calories at night? Then it's not just me . To get some help (or inspire us by your good example), please join us in this challenge.
You set what you feel is late night snacking. For example, if you have extra calories left for the day, you can have a snack if it's small. Others decide not to eat at a past a certain time. It's up to you.
We go by the formula:
Me: "number indicating how many evenings you stuck to it"
LNS: "number of times late night snacks won"
Example: Me: 2 - LNS: 0 indicates I won the first two nights.
Some people also add a * to the latest number. In the example, that would be
Me: 2 - LNS: 1*
if LNS won the 3rd night.
It's as simple as that. Or as complicated, as you will discover. Nevertheless, the persistence and good results of some of our "old" members (and some people keep coming back) show that the battle is worthwhile .
You will notice some people post streaks of how many days they are free of late night snacking. This is definitely not a requirement, but if you want to do it for motivation, it works well.
Welcome!
You set what you feel is late night snacking. For example, if you have extra calories left for the day, you can have a snack if it's small. Others decide not to eat at a past a certain time. It's up to you.
We go by the formula:
Me: "number indicating how many evenings you stuck to it"
LNS: "number of times late night snacks won"
Example: Me: 2 - LNS: 0 indicates I won the first two nights.
Some people also add a * to the latest number. In the example, that would be
Me: 2 - LNS: 1*
if LNS won the 3rd night.
It's as simple as that. Or as complicated, as you will discover. Nevertheless, the persistence and good results of some of our "old" members (and some people keep coming back) show that the battle is worthwhile .
You will notice some people post streaks of how many days they are free of late night snacking. This is definitely not a requirement, but if you want to do it for motivation, it works well.
Welcome!
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New to MFP and challenges so hoping they will really keep me on track. I'm a complete snack monster at the moment whilst breastfeeding so i need this in my life! I'm aiming for fruit/healthy snacks only that are within my daily allowance. Time to put down the biscuit tin and crisp packets1
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I failed all of Jan so I'm in for a rematch this February lets go pals3
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This is good. I woke this morning and worked out. Had my coffee with cashew/vanilla creamer. Then from there had a smoothie of 1/2 banana, 1/2 avocado, cocoa, almond milk, and maybe something else in there. Home from work 2-ish, had rice and some Indian chicken dinner I made last night (spicy). It is now 6pm.... Snack monster right outside my office door. Around the corner. In the kitchen. This is the hard part..... If I can go till after 8pm, something else kicks in and says "it's too late".
Good luck all.
I'm going to write more than just accomplishments. I'll write about the struggle. Would love to hear more than
Me:2
LNS:0
It'll help me connect more because I know it is a real challenge.6 -
Hi All,
I am in again this month. Almost gave in around 1:00 am last night. Woke up hungry, couldn't get back to sleep and so wanted a snack. I only resisted because I am in this challenge and knew I would blow my January streak :-)
I am adding a little more flexibility to my definition of LNS this month as my main goal here is to not LNS after dinner while watching TV, reading, etc., or in the middle of the night, and this challenge has been a tremendous help in this regard. However, I want to give myself some flexibility for when we get together with friends. Therefore my definition for Feb. is no LNS after 7:30 pm, unless we are getting together with friends AND I have remaining daily calories that can be used to allow for an evening snack with them. Hopefully this new definition will continue to keep me accountable, while allowing me a little flexibility so I don't give up on the challenge altogether.
Good luck everyone with their LNS goals for February!5 -
I managed to be successful in Dec and Jan; therefore I am committed to NO LNS for the month of February.3
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I am sucking at this ...
Me: 0
LNS: 1
I wonder if the only way to fix this problem I have is by going to bed earlier... being up till 12/1am is not helping me but iM such a night owl.
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I am in again for February!2
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February
Me:
Lns:
Streak:
With a new month ahead... I would like to get a good streak going!
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I'm in for it~ I need to break my snacking - it's one of my downfalls. I tend to eat sugary/ high cal junk at night.
February
Me:
LNS:
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Hi! I'm going to define my goal as:
Eat 80% to 85% of my calories before 7pm!
I just started tracking again and have been eating 50-60% of my calories after 5pm - not intentionally, just haven't been taking the time to stay on my eating schedule. Eating the bulk of my food at night also makes the less nutritionally dense foods more tempting
If I want a 'win' for today, I need to eat asap.
Good luck everyone!2 -
I'm in! I know it will be very hard for me, but I am determined.
Me:
LNS:2 -
Me: 1
LNS: 0
It was such a struggle tonight as i was starving after putting kids to bed (despite having dinner) so feel good that i managed to stick with the fruit bowl only.
I'm off to bed before i screw it all up4 -
Count me in for February!
Me: 1
LNS: 0
STREAK 13 -
trying MFP for the 3rd time now, hopefully this time is good for me to kick my self in the *kitten* and get my but in gear!!
This is a chalange i will like to try.2 -
Welcome everyone to the February challenge!!!
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My goals for this month are to not eat after 8 p.m. and to limit trigger foods and situations that will cause me to snack.
Me: 1*
LNS: 0
Streak: 12 -
I'm going to try this again....I am terrible at this. My goal for this month is to not eat after 9 pm
Me: 1*
LNS: 0
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Me: 1
LNS: 0
Streak: 11 -
Marieyeyeam wrote: »I failed all of Jan so I'm in for a rematch this February lets go pals
I'm right there with you. January was major fail for logging, LNS & exercise.
February I'm back on track.
Me 1
LNS 0
Streak 1
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Me 0
LNS 1
2 -
Me: 1*
LNS: 0
Streak: 32
Goal: No eating after 7pm.2 -
Good morning to all. I always start out strong first thing. Feel empowered. I exercise 4, 5X's/wkly. In the morning of course. As the day rolls out however, my resolve rolls in. Later in day is when I see family and chit chat and of course there's always food. We love snacking and chatting. This is where the pattern needs to be interrupted. Not sure how I'm going to go about it just yet......2
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Me: 1
LNS: 1
2 -
ME: 1
LNS: 0
At work the rest of the Christmas boxes of chocolates are on display. Yikes!2 -
February 1
Me: 1
Lns: 0
Streak: 1
2 -
Me 1
LNS 0
Streak 32
3 -
Me 2
LNS 0
Are people including alcohol as snacking? I managed to squeeze a small glass into my allowance but not sure if this should count against me?2 -
Me. 2
LNS. 0
Streak. 2 + 4(Jan) = 62 -
mummyto2monkies wrote: »Me 2
LNS 0
Are people including alcohol as snacking? I managed to squeeze a small glass into my allowance but not sure if this should count against me?
It's all up to you. You know what your weaknesses are at night. 1 -
Me: 2*
LNS: 0
Streak: 331
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