Night Snack

MeekMeals

I need some good night snacks that are low calories and fat. I'm always hungry at night. Or should I eat more calories during the day?

LOVESFITNESS

u should definatly eat more during the day, it is always better to go to bed a little bit hungry than to go to bed full.

MeekMeals

u should definatly eat more during the day, it is always better to go to bed a little bit hungry than to go to bed full.

Thanks! yeah i figured that i need to eat more. i'm getting used to this calorie counting thing. guess i will over time

jillcwhite

When I am feeling hungry in the evenings, I drink a decaffeinated lemon green tea or a night time tea. It fills me up where I am not hungry and Green Tea is so healthy. I do eat most all my calories during the day, so I would rather have a ZERO calorie tea then add calories.

hollymires

I drink hot tea as well...and if I am really craving something salty...I make a cup pf broth! Works for me!

krislshoe

I ALWAYS have popcorn before bed.......I look forward to it and always put it in my calorie count so that I know i have enough saved up to have it at night.......It hasnt affected my weight loss.....Ive lost 10 lbs in 4 weeks. You can eat a whole bag of light popcorn and its only 124 calories.

Melanie1967

I have a problem with that also. I work so late at night, alot of times when I get home I am a little hungry. If I go to bed that way, I can't sleep. Usually I will have a jello cup. Take's the edge off, and not fattening.

Reign

I usually grab a 100 calorie snack or fruit before bed...works for me.

smuehlbauer

Jello 60 cal chocolate pudding.

MeekMeals

When I am feeling hungry in the evenings, I drink a decaffeinated lemon green tea or a night time tea. It fills me up where I am not hungry and Green Tea is so healthy. I do eat most all my calories during the day, so I would rather have a ZERO calorie tea then add calories.

Can i add splenda to the tea? I luv this spearmint green tea they sell at my job!!! But i have to add splenda

mictur

100 calorie popcorn is my fave. Also have cup of greek yogurt with fruit 1/2 c of berries. Sometimes have a EAS carb control drink. Always eat at least hour before bedtime.:flowerforyou:

MeekMeals

I drink hot tea as well...and if I am really craving something salty...I make a cup pf broth! Works for me!

i'm loving the hot tea idea!! but what about splenda?

MeekMeals

I usually grab a 100 calorie snack or fruit before bed...works for me.

oh yeah the 100 calorie packs, gotta check the carbs on them

MeekMeals

I ALWAYS have popcorn before bed.......I look forward to it and always put it in my calorie count so that I know i have enough saved up to have it at night.......It hasnt affected my weight loss.....Ive lost 10 lbs in 4 weeks. You can eat a whole bag of light popcorn and its only 124 calories.

big bag of light popcorn??? cool!!!

MeekMeals

100 calorie popcorn is my fave. Also have cup of greek yogurt with fruit 1/2 c of berries. Sometimes have a EAS carb control drink. Always eat at least hour before bedtime.:flowerforyou:

eat before 1 hour before, really??? what are the benfits?

MeekMeals

Jello 60 cal chocolate pudding.

Oh yes!! chocolate pudding! and would cure my crave for chocolate! thanks!

NicoleAJordan

Artificial sweeteners and splenda spike your insulin levels by tricking your body into thinking you are about to consume something sweet. They then make you crave carbs. So...its best to use them in small amounts.

TropicalKitty

Artificial sweeteners and splenda spike your insulin levels by tricking your body into thinking you are about to consume something sweet. They then make you crave carbs. So...its best to use them in small amounts.

Try Stevia instead. It's at least a natural sweetener.

She's right, to an extent. There's a body of investigation thinking that some of the artificial sweetener issue is that we're fooling our body so we want more food and making us crave more sweets. But there is another problem mixed in her comment, too. Some sweeteners do mess with blood sugar levels, like aspartame. Splenda, Acesulfame K (potassium), stevia, and saccarin do not affect blood sugar.

00trayn

I usually have a stick of cheese (string cheese or colby jack) or I have jello pudding cups or mouse pudding cups. Very tasty, and a bit of extra protein and dairy before bed.

MeekMeals

Artificial sweeteners and splenda spike your insulin levels by tricking your body into thinking you are about to consume something sweet. They then make you crave carbs. So...its best to use them in small amounts.

small amounts? for example? and then if not splenda, then what can i use to sweeten it

MeekMeals

Artificial sweeteners and splenda spike your insulin levels by tricking your body into thinking you are about to consume something sweet. They then make you crave carbs. So...its best to use them in small amounts.

Try Stevia instead. It's at least a natural sweetener.

She's right, to an extent. There's a body of investigation thinking that some of the artificial sweetener issue is that we're fooling our body so we want more food and making us crave more sweets. But there is another problem mixed in her comment, too. Some sweeteners do mess with blood sugar levels, like aspartame. Splenda, Acesulfame K (potassium), stevia, and saccarin do not affect blood sugar.

Ok thanks. So i can stick with my splenda? gotta control how much i use tho. for a large cup i can use 6-8 packs. i like it sweet