Night Time Munchies!

iwantniceabs

I'm noticing that I pack on the calories at night during my downtime/ relaxing/ tv time - any tips or suggestions on how to avoid consuming a ton of calories during this time? Thanks!

NicBushong

This is my biggest problem too!!! I'll take any tips I can get for this..

laurasnyder411

Bump!

lvllt

Hello - i find drinking water helps or burshing my teeth. I know one biscuit leads to another so i just try and keep busy and my mind off food

pjlm88

I have really struggled with this. I find that the days that I post all my calories here, which is a pain and I'm lazy about it, BUT when I do it, and I click: done entering, then I don't feel like nighttime eating. I also have examined the emotional aspect: "I'm done with my day and it's time to do something I enjoy." Feel free to friend me, I'm trying to collect a group of people with the same problems I have and we can all help each other.

MrsCrosby1980

I don't like to eat past 7pm. But if I really need something and water does not help, I will have popcorn low in calories and it usally cures my hunger. Then I will brush my teeth so I'm not tempted by anything else.

MandaLen13

I freeze a big bottle of water and start drinking it around 7:00 or 8:00...because its frozen it takes me a while to drink it and it keeps me from needlessly snacking. By the time I finish it around 10:00 I'm ready for bed and I've avoided several hours of nighttime munchies.

CoCoMa

Keep your hands busy, and I agree with brushing your teeth. After I brush, i don't have the urge to put anything else in my mouth.

LillysGranny

I think there are two ways to look at this issue: 1) if you consume enough calories and nutrients during the day (very important that the calories are nutritious) you shouldn't be starving at night; or 2) if you know you like to munch at night, save some calories and plan some healthy munching--fresh veggies, air-popped popcorn, cheerios, nuts, etc.... I think either approach will work fine, but if it is feeling like you've lost control that's really bugging you then I'd try plan #1.

Frannswaz

I rearranged my diary specifically to include the period between 9-12midnight. If I have a space to log the calories it keeps me more accountable about what I eat. Its also good too because when I eat something its deliberate and I'm not like sneaking a little something here or there - it all goes into my diary and I can EYEBALL it properly. I found that eating after 9pm is so taboo anymore for me its just a matter of what you eat.

robinso5

I freeze a big bottle of water and start drinking it around 7:00 or 8:00...because its frozen it takes me a while to drink it and it keeps me from needlessly snacking. By the time I finish it around 10:00 I'm ready for bed and I've avoided several hours of nighttime munchies.

yeah but that potty time interrupting sleep time will make me want a snack!!!!!!!!!

pjlm88

I like the frozen bottled water idea a lot! I'm going to try it!

brattyworm

try jello - its low cal and if you get sugar free then you dont get a sugar rush either -

or try doing something with your hands to keep them occupied. like i cut coupons or make my grocery list, fold clothes etc.. just something to keep your hands busy and your mind off snacking

catwrangler

I hear this.

I'm trying to go ahead and eat what I want but very small portions with lots of time in between. That gives my head time to realize that I am satisfied because I'm not really hungry, I just have an oral fixation. I have also had some success beating this with sugar-free candy and gum on occasion.

ajfranzen77

I have always been a night snacker. I used to work nights until I had my kids 4 years ago, so was used to eating at night. I eat air popped white popcorn.( jolly time) It's 100 calories for 5 cups. I munch on this while I watch tv or a movie. I was told that if you eat something with crunch and you have to chew it tricks your brain into thinking you have eaten more than you have. And if you eat one piece at a time it will take longer to eat too. Sometimes I will eat a few almonds instead, that works for me too.

Hope this helps and good luck!

Barbaramax

bump

catwrangler

oh, and I try to eat as late as possible (6:30 or 7) and really pack in as many veggies as I can along with the more calorie dense supper selections.

OH! and hot drinks! coffee/tea, flavored if possible.

heck, with all these suggestions why do I still do it? :laugh:

mscoco10

This happen to me for the 1st time in years last night. I woke up at 4 am and wanted to eat. I think i'll try the teeth brushing trick or mouth wash.

britneyapril1

Try Having Carrots/Cucumber..etc..With Dips..
If You Fancy Something Sweet..Try Apples...
I Know Its Not The Same As Biscuits,Crisps..Whatever Your Habit Is..(Im A Sucker For Peanut Butter On Toast,With Jam!)
But You Gotta Ask Yourself..Afterwards,Do You Really Feel It Was Worth It...I Often Have A Treat At Night Whilst Watching Television..Then After,I Think 'Why The Hell Did I Even Do That!'
Try Eating Dinner A Little Later..And If You Feel The Need To Snack Later On..Maybe Try Having A Coffee Or Other Drink Instead..Or Go For A Walk And Take Your Mind Off It...
Also,Brushing Your Teeth Helps,As Who Wants To Eat Anything After Doing That??
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KarenK37

I too am a nite snacker, that was always associated with my down time/ relaxation time when my kids were small but now that they are older I find the habit has really stuck. i am new to the program but since the habit is there and I don't want to feel as though I am depriving myself I set what time I can eat until and also I decide early in the day exactly what snack i will have. Sometimes that changes and i decide i want one scoop of frozen yogurt instead of popcorn but this way I know it is there and I can have something w/o the guilt. I find the evening the hardest time for me to be on a diet b/c I have associated relaxing w/ snacking but it is one of those habits I am not ready to give up so just work around it instead. Good luck you can add me as a friend and we can keep each other from snacking too much at nite!

asyouseefit

Crafting can be your friend! I make friendship bracelets while watching TV so it keeps my hands and mind occupied (because let's face it, how many TV porgrams keep your mind really occupied nowadays?). Knitting or crocheting are good ideas too!

daisy0482

I had to throw out all junk and add green and colorful foods!! I would rather give up the junk than keep this weight!! Its an easy trade off I think :flowerforyou:

if your bored blog, or go for a bike ride. Drink cause sometimes you think your hungry but you just may need water.

best of luck!

Sieggie

Try frozen grapes!

ilookthetype

Try frozen grapes!

Watermelon. Light in calories, full of water, very filling...soooooo delicious. I'd suggest keeping watermelon in your fridge and snacking on that.

MinnesotaManimal

Im not much of a sweet eater, I love the salty snacks. My in-laws make home made sauerkraut by the drum ( 150 lbs of cabbage at a time) and that is salty, crunchy VERY low calorie and full of good nutrients and bacteria for the gut. I also utilize small dill pickles 15 calories per pickle and again satly and crunchy. Allot of people watch their salt, I have not had a blood pressure issue and I drink 4-6 liters of water a day ( more if Im running)

Oh and I found some tasty Flavored Rice cakes ( ranch, cheddar, carmel......) they are around 100 calories for between 8 and 13 cakes ( depending on flavor)

Good luck.

firegirley

Try frozen grapes!

Roll them if sugar free jello, THEN freeze!! (I always use raspberry or strawberry flavor) Sooooo yummy!!

GurleyGirl524

I eat some sliced strawberries sprinkled with a packet of Splenda to curb a sweet tooth. Practically no calories and very low carbs. If I want something salty I may eat a 1/2 serving of Pringles. Either way it usually satisfies my desire to eat.

Acg67

fit your late night snacks into your meal plan, if you still have cals left eating late at night isn't going to hinder your diet

lvllt

Or have a nice bath and go to bed to read or watch TV so then you have got to make the effort to get up to go to the kitchen!

NicBushong

I asked my personal trainer about this. He said drinking a glass of skim milk can work too. It's kind of filling but not quite as many calories. I'm going to give this a shot....