NO Late Night Snacking September 2014
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Sept 14
ME: 9*
LNS: 50 -
Sept. 16:
ME: *11
LNS: 5
Last night was the hardest night of the month thus far. I had only 14 calories left to consume and I was determined not to go over my limit. I was practically near tears as I told my partner that, "It's hell being a food addict!" So I drank lots of water and lay down but all I could think about was the Cheetos sitting in the kitchen. That and the cookies (Apricot Walnut White Chocolate Chip) in the freezer. I would have killed for some cheese and crackers or a big handful of nuts. Somehow I finally fell asleep but dreamed about working in a fast food restaurant and eating fried chicken and burgers and fries almost all night long. Oatmeal never looked so good this morning!
Despite all that, I did stay under my limit but it was so painful not being able to eat anything. It crossed my mind several times -- Is this all really worth it? But yeah, it is worth it to me to lose the weight and having the reasons why I want to lose weight in my mind while all that junk danced in my head ultimately prevailed. Thank goodness water has no calories - I kept on filling my glass until I couldn't stand the thought of having one more sip.
WE CAN DO THIS!!!
Peace,
Jeff :drinker:0 -
Sept. 17
ME: 11
LNS: *6
I wish I could be a little more consistent...I'll go along just fine then BAM...a few days of uncontrollable eating. But with half the month over I'm happy that more of the days have been good than bad. When I start on a binge, it's almost like I need a good slap in the face to knock me to my senses. When it's all over then I look at the aftermath and wonder why it got started in the first place and why I couldn't stop until I felt sick. Definitely food for thought (no pun intended!). I need a distraction in the evenings....
Peace,
Jeff :noway:0 -
Seot. 18
ME: *12
LNS: 6
I can't believe how much easier it is today to NOT snack. I find that if I resist having dessert immediately after dinner and have it later in the evening, I feel much more satisfied throughout the evening hours. No cravings, no hunger, no late night snacking!
Peace,
Jeff :happy:0 -
Seot. 18
ME: *12
LNS: 6
I can't believe how much easier it is today to NOT snack. I find that if I resist having dessert immediately after dinner and have it later in the evening, I feel much more satisfied throughout the evening hours. No cravings, no hunger, no late night snacking!
Peace,
Jeff :happy:
great!!!!!0 -
Sept 18
ME: 10
LNS: 8*
I am determined now to get a handle on this.0 -
Sept. 19:
ME: 12
LNS: *7
It's so discouraging to be "good" all day long and then blow it all in a binge right near bedtime. I know I should let it go sooner than I do and remind myself that each day, each moment, is another opportunity for success. However, when I start a binge, I usually have good intentions and carefully weight out my portion of snack. That leads to another snack, and then another and before I know it, I've had too many portions of snacks, all carefully weighed out and logged (mostly). I don't know why I can't stop. It's like I get into a trance and when I "wake up", I realize that I don't even remember all the stuff I've eaten but I did weigh each portion out so on some level, I must know what I am doing and make a conscious choice to continue the binge until it has run its course.
I know we all can get a handle on this late night snacking thing, but damn, it feels so impossible some times. :frown:
I guess it just gets down to a few basic tenets to follow: (in no particular order)
1) Budget for the snacking in the daily calorie goal.
2) Don't eat after X:XX time (whatever one decides on)
3) Consciously be aware of how much is getting eaten - weigh out the snack and log it in the tracker.
4) If you're going to have more than one "snack", drink water and ask one's self, "do I really want this particular item?"
5) Blog or write something on MFP when one starts to feel out of control.
6) Brush your teeth.
7) Weigh yourself and remind your self how hard you have worked to get to this point of success.
8) If you do slip up, don't be so hard on yourself. Acknowledge what happened, let it go and know that tomorrow is another day.
If you can list here any other particular coping mechanisms, it would be great to have more tools to choose from.
I know we can do this, let's make it happen!
Peace,
Jeff
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SEPT 22:
ME: *15
LNS: 7
Getting there...
Peace, Jeff0 -
Sept 23:
ME: 15
LNS: *8
Stress at work is pushing me to snack in the evenings. This will have to stop!
BREATHE!
Jeff :ohwell:0 -
SEPT. 24:
ME: *16
LNS: 8
Each day takes so much self-control but when I succeed, it's all worth it.
Have a great rest of the week!
Peace,
Jeff 0 -
Hi all -
I would love to rejoin this group in October. Have had so many painful health issues this month that there was no way I could even think about this challenge. I ate toast/saltines around the clock to take meds and/or to help with nausea. While I feel great now, dr said I could end up back at the hospital any time since I still have kidney stones/fragments despite a procedure 2 weeks ago to blast the big one.
So, hopefully, I will remember to look for you on Oct. 1. There was a time a couple years ago when dewdrop and I were unbeatable at this challenge. I need to get back on track!
Take care and good luck with the rest of September!!
Zaza0 -
September 25:
ME: *17
LNS: 8
Thanks for having this challenge LamLam! I finally broke thru the 200# mark, something I hadn't seen in a long while.
ZaZa, welcome back. We'll be looking for you beginning October 1!
Best of Strength to all of us!
Peace,
Jeff 0 -
Hi all -
I would love to rejoin this group in October. Have had so many painful health issues this month that there was no way I could even think about this challenge. I ate toast/saltines around the clock to take meds and/or to help with nausea. While I feel great now, dr said I could end up back at the hospital any time since I still have kidney stones/fragments despite a procedure 2 weeks ago to blast the big one.
So, hopefully, I will remember to look for you on Oct. 1. There was a time a couple years ago when dewdrop and I were unbeatable at this challenge. I need to get back on track!
Take care and good luck with the rest of September!!
Zaza
Welcome back Zaza...see you in October!0 -
September 25:
ME: *17
LNS: 8
Thanks for having this challenge LamLam! I finally broke thru the 200# mark, something I hadn't seen in a long while.
ZaZa, welcome back. We'll be looking for you beginning October 1!
Best of Strength to all of us!
Peace,
Jeff
Congrats Jeff!!! Woohoo!!! :drinker:0 -
SEPT. 24:
ME: *16
LNS: 8
Each day takes so much self-control but when I succeed, it's all worth it.
Have a great rest of the week!
Peace,
Jeff
You said it...self-control is key!0 -
SEPT 29:
ME: 20*
LNS 9
I have learned a lot this month about myself and my habits. Valuable info in fighting LNS.
Thanks LamLam!
Peace,
Jeff0 -
Congrats Jeff on breaking the 200 mark!!! :drinker: So exciting!
Personally, I hope to break the 130 mark with the October challenge. Seems like it should be an easy thing to do, but it's not.
I know this challenge will help. Looking forward to it.
Zaza0 -
The October challenge is up in the group forums!! We can be successful in saying NO to that nasty LNS for October!!:drinker:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/new/1638-lns-fighters0
