December 2011- no late night/wise choice snacking

karenleona

LNS 3
me 2 :happy:

lulabellewoowoo

ME - 9
LNS - 4

lulabellewoowoo

Anyone have advice on how to control this crazy behavior?

Trick that works for me, when I implement them, are to set an alarm on my watch 15 minutes before my cutoff time. That way it makes me aware of the approaching time. Also support from my family. They know that I get to eat a little dessert after dinner as I won't be eating it with them later on in the evening. And third thing is spicy cinnamon tea. The hot and the spice help my mouth to remember that I am already full, because sometimes my mouth and my belly aren't always on the same page.

I wish you ALL the greatest success. Remember, even one day of week of conscious success is an accomplishment.

queenovhearts

I was having a good day, but I just plowed through a box of chocolates. How do you sneak in some yum treats without going overboard. Tomorrows a new day.

danimoorebear

any one got any advice on how to keep motivated as i keep snacking and thats were i keep goin wrong

lulabellewoowoo

I was having a good day, but I just plowed through a box of chocolates. How do you sneak in some yum treats without going overboard. Tomorrows a new day.

I separate them into serving sizes into little baggies as soon as I get them. Then I put them in a very tall box on top of my refrigerator. Out of sight, out of mind. When it gets really bad, I give them all to my husband, and he gives me on a day (usually only gets that bad around TOM).

lulabellewoowoo

any one got any advice on how to keep motivated as i keep snacking and thats were i keep goin wrong

Don't make huge restrictions. Just make your "snacking" healthier for right now. I found that freezing grapes and eating them is a great way to break the habit. You have to eat them slowly because they are cold, and they are healthy, yet sweet.

jenna25

Got home late from work last night..ended up eating after 10

Me:0

Lns: 1

lulabellewoowoo

ME - 10
LNS - 4

karenleona

LNS 3
Me 3 I am gaining on it !

Beeps2011

Fine, I've been MIA. But, I've been doing okay:

Me: 11
LNS: 3

I should be zero over the next 3 or 4 nights. I might give myself permission to "indulge" on Sunday when I'm watching the "Survivor" Finale, lol!

weagle81

Late night snacking kills me!!! And most of the time I don't even know I'm doing it!! I wake up with the evidence beside me, I know it sounds stupid but it's true!! I've woke up digging around in the fridge. But it's even harder before I go to bed. I just want something to eat!!! I've not lost any weight this month or last.. God help since I totalled my car I've not done good! But I will put my cut off time as 9:00. Good luck to everybody!!!!

philOHIO

After 6pm, it seems like my brain shuts off and the stomach takes over. Haven't figured out how to stop it. Maybe it is because during the day (at work) I am in a controlled environment. Evening snacking tends to blow my whole day's progress.

Mardill

I started MYP 3 days ago & promptly decided to not eat after 8pm, except for Sat evenings, when my husband of 40 years & I have movie, wine & cheese or popcorn - I will not feel guilty to not change this tradition, except to cut down on the amount of cheese. Other nights of the week, I used to wait til hubby went to bed & I would eat anything available while watching TV. It would be a peanut butter/banana or cheese sandwich, cheese & crackers or potato chips that I sneaked into the house! I would call it my "Mouth Party" to myself & I will need support from 'my fitness pals', you, to keep me from this indulgence of mine. If I do eat anything after supper, it will be fruit &/or veggies. Only water to drink after 8pm.
I have been successful my 1st 2 evenings & not missed it yet, but 1 side affect has been not getting to sleep til 4 or 5am., as I have been reading so much on this MYP site! LOL! Luckily, I am retired. Thankyou for starting this support group. BTW, my real name is Marg. :flowerforyou:

Mardill

Chew sugarless gum or brush your teeth. Brushing helps in choosing to not eat anything that takes away that fresh, clean taste. Good luck to everyone. Marg

loveme445

Me: 5* ~ LNS: 9

Beeps2011

Mardill, those are good tips!

I also think trying to "delay" the permission phase to indulge is important. If it is 9:00 and the munchies are around....tell yourself you can make a decision to "munch" (or not) at 9:20. Then wait. At 9:20, tell yourself you can make the decision at 9:40. Then wait. Sometimes something else will occupy your mind and you'll forget that you want to eat. Other times, you make the decision to munch and then I think you need to be very mindful of PORTION. (i.e. permit yourself a SMALL portion of the treat you want most!)

lulabellewoowoo

ME - 11
LNS - 4

karenleona

LNS 4 :mad:
Me 3

redstuff

I just found this & I really want to join in! Evening snacking is a major hurdle for me! Can someone explain the Me and LNS?

Beeps2011

Me: 12
LNS: 3

lulabellewoowoo

ME - 11
LNS -5

karenleona

LNS 5
Me 3

nearly won last night....just had a bit of a snack right before bed......i am sure i can get it right tonight!!

karenleona

I just found this & I really want to join in! Evening snacking is a major hurdle for me! Can someone explain the Me and LNS?

I beleive you keep track of the times you do not snack outside of the parameters you have set for yourself and record these under Me.. For example...i try not to eat anything after i have had my pre-planned snack around 7;30 pm. If you are not able to resist one night then the Late Night Snacking (LNS) gets the point.

Steph_135

I've lost count a little bit since exam week...

Me: 4 ~ LNS: 6

lulabellewoowoo

ME - 12
LNS -5

karenleona

LNS 5
Me 4

Yay!! i won last night!!!! actaully i won all day cause i did not eat anything that was not on my meal plan!!!

lulabellewoowoo

ME - 13
LNS -5

karenleona

LNS 5
Me 5 :happy:

Beeps2011

Me: 13
LNS: 5

I didn't do the best that I could this weekend. harumph.

But, I will be consistent this week and, for SURE, won't give in to any late-night snacking before FRIDAY, FOR SURE!!