Question for all the mommies out there

lucyhoneychurch

I wish I was one of those high energy moms that feels the need to obsessively clean everything after the kids go to bed, but that is not me. lol

LOL...me too!

Some of my normal night time snacks are yogurt (Yoplait Whips - strawberry), almonds (Emerald cocoa roast 100 calorie packs), rice cakes with laughing cow cheese or peanut butter, hummus with some kind of chips/crackers/veggies, 100 calorie microwave popcorn bags, single serving Skinny Cow or Edy's ice cream cups or ice cream bars.

I used to be the same way...veg in front of the TV or internet and snack like crazy after the kiddo goes to bed. BUT, I have to work out at night, or I don't get to work out at all. I usually get my daughter into bed around 7:45 or 8:00, and I just go ahead and change into workout clothes and get it over with. I don't always want to, but I find that it really does help me not just sit around and eat. I get my workout done (3 nights per week), and THEN I can veg. I try to leave room in my calorie budget for some kind of snack after my workout, so that I don't have to feel guilty. And having pre-portioned snacks (100 cal packs, or single serve snacks) really helps me, because I don't have to worry about grabbing a whole bag of chips and eating them all while I zone out in front of the TV (which I could easily do).

^^^^^THIS^^^^^ is what I do, too. My kiddos (3 kids 5 and under) are down between 8:30-8:45 and then I go work out in my basement. After a workout, I don't feel like spoiling all the work I did, so I'll either have an ice-cold glass of water or some kind of fruit. The exception: a square or two of dark chocolate. I'm experimenting with this, learned from an MFP friend, that dark chocolate can help you lose weight. So far, not so bad.

MamaMizzle

I wish I was one of those high energy moms that feels the need to obsessively clean everything after the kids go to bed, but that is not me. lol

LOL...me too!

Some of my normal night time snacks are yogurt (Yoplait Whips - strawberry), almonds (Emerald cocoa roast 100 calorie packs), rice cakes with laughing cow cheese or peanut butter, hummus with some kind of chips/crackers/veggies, 100 calorie microwave popcorn bags, single serving Skinny Cow or Edy's ice cream cups or ice cream bars.

I used to be the same way...veg in front of the TV or internet and snack like crazy after the kiddo goes to bed. BUT, I have to work out at night, or I don't get to work out at all. I usually get my daughter into bed around 7:45 or 8:00, and I just go ahead and change into workout clothes and get it over with. I don't always want to, but I find that it really does help me not just sit around and eat. I get my workout done (3 nights per week), and THEN I can veg. I try to leave room in my calorie budget for some kind of snack after my workout, so that I don't have to feel guilty. And having pre-portioned snacks (100 cal packs, or single serve snacks) really helps me, because I don't have to worry about grabbing a whole bag of chips and eating them all while I zone out in front of the TV (which I could easily do).

^^^^^THIS^^^^^ is what I do, too. My kiddos (3 kids 5 and under) are down between 8:30-8:45 and then I go work out in my basement. After a workout, I don't feel like spoiling all the work I did, so I'll either have an ice-cold glass of water or some kind of fruit. The exception: a square or two of dark chocolate. I'm experimenting with this, learned from an MFP friend, that dark chocolate can help you lose weight. So far, not so bad.

Dark chocolate can help with weight loss?? I hope so! But, how much are we talkin' here? We actually have a Sam's Club amount of dark chocolate bars here (courtesy of husband) and if I'm having a chocolate/sweet craving I try to limit the amount to 1/2 bar (which is about 90 calories).

tlcAK

My kids are older now, but I remember those days. It sounds like you're rewarding yourself (deservedly so) after a full day. Try rewarding yourself some other way, like a bubble bath or treating yourself to a manicure.

I like this!!

I try not to snack but when I do I try to eat fruits or veggies w/hummus

Rae6503

I also don't do anything after the kids go to sleep. BUT I try to go to bed between 9 and 10 so I can get up at 5am to workout...

Maybe try popcorn. You can eat a lot of it without doing too much damage. Or sugar snap peas.

Rae6503

Get Dove dark chocolate. It's so good. I never knew I liked dark chocolate until I tried Dove. I don't think it helps with weight loss but it does help lower your blood pressure. I get the bags with just the little pieces. 2-3 a night is just perfect.

demery12371

I'm with you on the young ones, 6 1/2, 4 1/2 & 2 1/2.... They go down at 8:00 and I try not to snack either but chewing gum *sugar free* helps and brushing your teeth... I feel guilty if I eat after I've brushed my teeth for the night. *keeps me from drinking soda too... *

sclosson

I eat sugar free pudding cups with one of those long handled old fashioned baby spoons. You just get tiny bites and it lasts longer. It feels like you are eating a lot, but you are not.