Can't even make 1 day without evening snacks....
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I have no problem not eating ice cream and cookies and chips and other junk food!
Do you know why?
Because they are not in the house!
If they are not in the house I can't eat them. I love those foods and if they were in the house I would eat them. If you want to stop eating the junk then go into the kitchen right now and throw them away. Go ahead...I'll wait... ... ...
Now, tomorrow go to the store and buy healthy snacks. Fruits, veggies, nuts, air popped popcorn with a few spritzes of spray butter and some grated Parmesan cheese. I will admit in the beginning it just doesn't quite feel like a "snack" but give yourself a little time to adjust to healthier eating and you will find yourself looking forward to it.
Some people will say, "But we need that stuff in the house for the kids or spouse!" No you don't. They should be supporting you in your quest to better yourself and besides, it is time for them to eat better too.0 -
I do the same thing and then I feel like the whole day was a waste. Others have given good suggestions. I try to save some calories for the end of the day too, because I am such a snacker. I am going to try to eat dinner later. I think that is a good idea. I bought some 100 cal pack cookies too because I cannot live without cookies. I think it is good to have a little treat. When I have been on diets like Atkins in the past I end up cheating and binging on sweets. I am hoping that treating myself will help me with control. Good luck! Don't give up. I think you will figure out what works best for you.0
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i dont have a problem snacking at night and i rarely eat after 8pm but what i do like every now and then is a tastykake chocolate eclair, now this baby has abt 380 cal 21grams of fat and 48 carbs per serving...oh yeah.
i work out 5xs a week before work for abt 40min & when i get home another 40 min doing intermediate cardio and wt training 3xs a week along with running 20 min on the treadmill everytime i go to the gym so with that said im burning fat left and right i always have some food calories left over at the end of the day and do not eat all of them back.
so when i want my kake. i eat my kake
the last time i had one was on the 11th of this month and on that day i worked out 3xs for 40min just so i could EARN extra calories from working out, guess what? im still loosing inches, have zero guilt and look forward to my next fix....so if you want to snack at night you just have to workout more and EARN it.
ALL THINGS IN MODERATION.0 -
Sometimes getting rid of the junk food can be hard. I have 3 boys (10, 12 and 14) and a husband who all like treats or snacks after dinner, usually only 2 or 3 days a week (they do not have weight issues). They only way I can manage watching them eat delicious treats and snacks is to have healthy or less unhealthy alternatives for myself. My alternatives...
Dannon Fat-free strawberry cheesecake yogurt - 80 calories
Special K Chocolate drizzle bars - 90 calories
Smart Ones Chocolate Fudge Brownie Sundae - 140 calories
Smart Ones Mint Chocolate Chip Sundae - 150 Calories
Frozen Banana - 90 Calories
Hope this helps. Best of Luck to you!0 -
I have no problem not eating ice cream and cookies and chips and other junk food!
Do you know why?
Because they are not in the house!
If they are not in the house I can't eat them. I love those foods and if they were in the house I would eat them. If you want to stop eating the junk then go into the kitchen right now and throw them away. Go ahead...I'll wait... ... ...
Now, tomorrow go to the store and buy healthy snacks. Fruits, veggies, nuts, air popped popcorn with a few spritzes of spray butter and some grated Parmesan cheese. I will admit in the beginning it just doesn't quite feel like a "snack" but give yourself a little time to adjust to healthier eating and you will find yourself looking forward to it.
Some people will say, "But we need that stuff in the house for the kids or spouse!" No you don't. They should be supporting you in your quest to better yourself and besides, it is time for them to eat better too.
I love this post. It is so true and the last paragraph is just totally awesome. NO ONE NEEDS CRAPPY FOOD, not even kids. I don't understand why people buy healthy food for themselves and junk for their kids. Do they just want their kids to be unhealthy or what? AND FRUIT SNACKS ARE NOT A HEALTHY SNACK....just an FYI.0 -
As others have said you need to get rid of the unhealthy things you are snacking on. If you can't bring yourself to throw them out, just eat them up and get it over with, then do not buy them anymore. I was always an evening snacker. Still am, but it is fruit, or a healthier alternative snack.
Eat them up? No no no no . toss them! How many diets start on Monday, how many people say, after the holidays, when this pie is gone, etc.0 -
I have no problem not eating ice cream and cookies and chips and other junk food!
Do you know why?
Because they are not in the house!
If they are not in the house I can't eat them. I love those foods and if they were in the house I would eat them. If you want to stop eating the junk then go into the kitchen right now and throw them away. Go ahead...I'll wait... ... ...
Now, tomorrow go to the store and buy healthy snacks. Fruits, veggies, nuts, air popped popcorn with a few spritzes of spray butter and some grated Parmesan cheese. I will admit in the beginning it just doesn't quite feel like a "snack" but give yourself a little time to adjust to healthier eating and you will find yourself looking forward to it.
Some people will say, "But we need that stuff in the house for the kids or spouse!" No you don't. They should be supporting you in your quest to better yourself and besides, it is time for them to eat better too.
amen! I have my husband and a 12 year old son at home. They are both overweight. I do not buy junk for them on a regular basis. I can't resist it and they do not need it. They have learned to eat what I eat and they never complain. They know how hard I worked to lose my weight and they know it is better for them. If I make cookies or brownies they are beside themselves with excitement because its a real treat.0 -
Not keeping junk food in the house works for a lot of people, but it doesn't for me. When I have the willpower, I can resist what's in the pantry. When I don't have the willpower, the local shops are only a 5 minute walk away (and open late), and that's no disincentive.0
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I used to have this problem -- so frustrating!!
Pack your calories in for breakfast or lunch. I was always skeptical of this, I wanted to 'save' my calories for later 'just in case'. But you know what? Ever since I started eating more for breakfast (or lunch, when I don't have time for the best breakfast) I am not hungry in the evening.
This may not work for everyone, but it works for me. When I get hungry at night, if I have absolutely no calories left, I drink water to fill up. You are likely eating from habit and boredom (that's what I do) more than hunger.
And this is gross to admit b/c I'm not a fan of a lot of super-processed food, but sometimes when I have to put SOMETHING in my mouth, fat-free, sugar-free jello is a nice substitute at only about 10 cals. It satisfies the craving to just eat something.
GL!0 -
Do you have snacks in between your meals? That may help you to avoid snacking at night. I'll eat a good size breakfast, a filling snack, decent size lunch, another snack, then a smaller dinner. Depending on what your job is like and how many calories you burn when exercising you have to plan your food intake better. You'll get the hang of it once you start progressing.0
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I would eat only the healthy items that are already in my refrigerator, but my husband has the ice ream treats, cake or other sweetened snacks in the house for himself. If I do not buy anything for the week, he is asking "did you buy the .....". I wish he was on board, but he is not. Don't get me wrong, he is a good man-great husband-great father and friend, but he likes his evening snacks. He on the other hand can have a serving. I am an addict when it comes to sweets. The apple and nuts or the ice cream, or streudel. I can't seem to avoid what is in the house. That is why am to noon is so controlled. I know what is right....I don't have the ability to walk away from it. What is wrong with me? I just meditated 10 minutes; 30 minutes on the treadmill. I feel empowered to start the day. I will absorb all that was written. Thank you for your suggestions. I have never stepped out on a message board and was overwelmed by the number of responses. I will post each day my challenges and successes. If you follow or respond, thank you. If you just read or not, that is ok too. I feel now that I am not only writing this in my journal of calorie counts, but will be accountable to this board. I do not want to fail this time around. I want to overcome this horrible habit of sugar at night-even when it is here for my husband. I have to be responsible for my own actions. So off to start a beautiful day. Sun is out (for now-probably more rain). Well, the flowers in the garden need them. One less chore tonight. By new friends. Have a great day too!!0
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I think we all have that battle at some point. Im addicted to trail mix. I use to just eat a lot of it. As well as Ice cream. So I finally bought some baggies and started portioning my mix into serving sizes. Then i started buying those single cup ice creams. I keep lots of fruits and veggies handy. However I've been learning that Fruit should always be eating on an empty stomach. So i'm trying to always eat my fruit that way.0
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My big problem is I eat for the wrong reasons. Why must you snack? Why is the key to what you can do about it.
In the meantime, don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good enough. Don't beat yourself up because you didn't follow the plan, congratulate yourself because you did better yesterday than you did the day before.0 -
most people will tell you lots of ways to avoid snacking at night. I always snack at night, it is just who I am. I plan for it in my calorie count shaving off a few calories from each meal to save them for snacks. I also try to make most of it healthy and I always count my snacks in my calorie count. If you really want to not snack at night then work towards that but you can make room for snacks as long as you aren't giving them too many calories and they aren't total junkfood.
*nods* This is what I did. I know a few hours after dinner and stuff is on tv or I'm sitting at the PC....the mini-hunger will hit. To ensure that I had calories for everything, I divide my daily amounts into four, which gives me roughly 400 or so calories per meal with some left over for mini-snacks or drinks that have calories in them (hot chocolate or a cup of milk, etc).0 -
Same here! I always like a little something sweet at the end of the night. It's like my treat for the day. There's plenty of healthy sweet options- low fat frozen youghurt, Sorbet, mini weis bars, youghurt with pomegranet, passionfruit and agave (honey substitute), cup of tea and piece of chocolate... the options are endless! I have breakfast, lunch, dinner and 2 snacks a day. I'm also on 1200 calories. Just factor the snacks into your day. Have them with a herbal tea or tea with skim and sugar alternative which make them feal more like a mini meal. I tend to buy the treats in one serve containers so I'm not tempted to over indulge. If you deprive yourself completelt, you're just setting yourself up for failure. Be prepared and compromise instead!0
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Its a huge problem!! I had to really sit back one day before going to do my groceries and mentally prepare myself to not pick junk foods. I read up on healthy snacks and some of them may not seem so healthy but are! this is my list of healthy snacks , oh yea..also because its a snack , doesn't mean you can eat more , you need to control your snack with 0 calorie foods. Like water. Window shopping, music, motivational books I make for myself. They really work. ..and of course last but not least keep some weights near in the living room, near the kitchen.. or and exercise ball.. do a 15 minute workout to some cool music.
My snacks:
Skinny cows
Mini bag popcorn
celery with peanut butter
apples with peanut butter
water
fruit = watermelon
plums
oranges
cherries
tomatoes
side salads
lettuce
a tiny bit of light shredded cheese
with a tiny bit of my favorite dressing olive oil & vinegar
fruit smoothies = just fruit , ice, soy milk vanilla light
a bowl of cereal like special k or strawberry awake from walmart's great value section - its pretty good.
whole wheat bread from great value - very low fat , very low calorie , high fiber..
1 slice of turkey breast
those are just a few of the things I have been doing.. I was at 302 lbs in the beginning of this healthy journey.. and snacking was just one of those things that I found incredibly hard to get under control. I was dieting on my own back then.. but now I gained 20 lbs.. logging everything again.
I hope this helps.
Also I find when I up my protein a little .. I'm less hungry throughout the day.0 -
I'm a night snacker too. Every night, I have to have something before going to bed.
I plan it into my calories and I eat something healthy. It's usually a bowl of cereal and milk, or a bowl of fruit and cottage cheese.0 -
I write in my oops the next day. then I know what I should do to make up for it. some people do this by working out ahead of time. but if you are like me you don't want to go over board if you don't have too. this way you can see what you need to do before you do it.
If you are more organized you will eventually see how much extra you should just add in. Works great for the holiday too.
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am a diabetic and overweight. insulin dependent, no help at all for weight. Help, i am on a downer and need someone to give me some encouragement.......0
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I always snack at night. I make sure I have numbers left in my goals. I only keep foods in the house that won't distroy everything I have done. Low fat Popcorn, 40 cal fudge pops, Yogurt, fruit, peanut butter, low sugar jelly, graham crackers, Whole wheat crackers, low fat cheesse, Spicy Hummus, Fat free pudding. I don't eat all of it in a sitting. I choose what fits within the goals I have left for the day. Here is what I ate yesterday. Take a look
Breakfast
Sugars - Granulated (sucrose), 2 tsp 33 8 0 0 0 0
Milk - Reduced fat, 2% milkfat, 2 fl oz 31 3 1 2 25 5
Coffee - Black, 20 fl oz 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lunch
Pepperidge Farm - Light Style Bread - Oatmeal, 37.62 grams (3 Slices) 92 18 1 5 172 0
Dietz and Watson - Cheddar With Horseradish Cheese Slice, 1 Slice 110 1 9 6 270 30
Butterball - Turkey Breast Whole Roasted, 1 oz 28 0 1 5 125 11
Hellman's - Light Mayo, 0.5 Tbsp 20 1 2 0 58 3
Tomato - Raw, Red, 0.5 tomato 5 2 0 1 3 0
Lettuce - Cos or romaine, raw, 1 leaf outer 5 1 0 0 2 0
Snack
Fresh Fruit - Cantalope, 1 cup cubed 54 14 0 1 26 0
Dinner
turkey chili, 1.5 serving 248 27 1 32 711 42
Biggest Loser 's - Roasted Cauliflower, 1 cup cooked 69 7 4 3 81 3
Sargento - Colby-Jack Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese, 1/8 cup 45 1 3 4 90 8
Dole - American Blend Lettuce (From Website), 2 cups 20 4 0 1 13 0
Fresh Gourmet - Cheese & Garlic Premium Croutons, 6 croutons 30 5 1 1 65 0
Marie's - Yogurt Dressing Parmesan Caesar, 2 Tbsp (28g) 50 2 5 1 200 10
snack
Sabra - Supremely Spicy Hummus, 1.5 Tbsp. 53 3 5 2 98 0
Nabisco - Wheat Thins - Crackers - Original, 8 crackers 70 11 3 1 115 0
Snack
Orville Redenbacher's - Popcorn, Smartpop, , 0.5 bg 130 24 2 4 160 0
Condiments - Peanut Butter - Natural - Crazy Richard's, 0.25 Tbsp (32g) 24 1 2 1 0 0
America's Choice - Low Fat Honey Graham Crackers, 2 whole crackers 110 22 1 2 130 0
Smucker's - Low Sugar Concord Grape Jelly, 0.25 Tbsp 6 2 0 0 0 0
Totals 1,233 157 41 72 2,344 112
Your Daily Goal 1,570 177 52 97 2,500 300
Remaining 337 20 11 25 156 188
Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Chol0 -
I agree with others, simply add in a healthy snack for your evennings. There is no point in denying yourself if it will lead to eating anyways. Allow yourself the snack, just make better choices.0
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At first when I starting really focusing on weight loss I couldnt have any of that stuff in the house. After about 2 months doing this, I can actually say no. Last night took a pizza over for my daughter and her boys and I didnt have any. Had a salad instead...it gets easier if you can fight through it, the cravings will lessen.
best of luck...0 -
At first when I starting really focusing on weight loss I couldnt have any of that stuff in the house. After about 2 months doing this, I can actually say no. Last night took a pizza over for my daughter and her boys and I didnt have any. Had a salad instead...it gets easier if you can fight through it, the cravings will lessen.
best of luck...0 -
At first when I starting really focusing on weight loss I couldnt have any of that stuff in the house. After about 2 months doing this, I can actually say no. Last night took a pizza over for my daughter and her boys and I didnt have any. Had a salad instead...it gets easier if you can fight through it, the cravings will lessen.
best of luck...0 -
At first when I starting really focusing on weight loss I couldnt have any of that stuff in the house. After about 2 months doing this, I can actually say no. Last night took a pizza over for my daughter and her boys and I didnt have any. Had a salad instead...it gets easier if you can fight through it, the cravings will lessen.
best of luck...0 -
At first when I starting really focusing on weight loss I couldnt have any of that stuff in the house. After about 2 months doing this, I can actually say no. Last night took a pizza over for my daughter and her boys and I didnt have any. Had a salad instead...it gets easier if you can fight through it, the cravings will lessen.
best of luck...0 -
easier said than done, but stop buying the junk and buy some watermelon and other fruits and popcorn. I used to love to snack at night but now I don't. I used to enjoy ice cream or a big bowl of sugary cereal while watching tv late into the evening/night. I got myself out of this rut by exercising in the evening around 7 or 8 for an hour or so then shower grab a fruit snack if hungry and go to bed early.0
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Easy answer.... GET RID OF THE BAD SNACKS!!!! Its almost like an alcoholic with a pantry full of brand new vodka bottles and they are trying to quit...
Change up things. I dont keep that crap in my house because I WOULD EAT IT!!! I know I am not that strong so I dont surround myself with chips/cookies/etc.0 -
If it isn't in the house you can't eat it.0
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