I had too many meetings last night and didn't even have my supper until 8:45! It wasn't "LNS" - it was eating some of my daily calories (I still ended up under 1,100, which isn't what I actually want!)

Me: 13
LNS: 1

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ME - 16
LNS - 0
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WELCOME **Chibea** (or since we have not met since you joined...you may just be saying the same..:laugh: )

Just came in to "check in"...I am *still* LNS FREE...and sorry I haven't been around. I was trying to cut down on time spent on the computer, and still tweaking my time allotments, but, thought this forum toooo important to not be a part anymore :) For the last 15 days I started a program called Whole 30 where I am allowed eat protein, veggies, and fruit, and no processed carbs or dairy. I am allergic to many foods (especially grain) so I thought I would give this a try. I went to my cousin's Surprise birthday brunch yesterday, and then a Crab Feed...and SUCCESSFULLY meneuvered my way past the pasta, and bread, and stuck with the salad, grilled chicken they had on this delicious chicken alfredo dish, and then the crab itself (last course of the day). I WAY over ate by 600 calories, but, for the whole week, I came in about average and even UNDER goal..soo YAY there My late night snacking has not been a problem since the other day when after 4 months, I was craving processed sugar of all things...and DIDN'T succumb. I am reading this fascinating book called Power of Habit...AWESOME in its information saying that if it weren't for our habits, we would not be able to get up in the morning, brush our teeth, shower, get the kids ready if needed, and get in the car to drive away doing our daily errands, if it weren't for habits we picked up along the way. It just makes our brain more calm as to what to do. Sooo when we have *bad* habits, we can ALSO form GOOD habits over them so they get pushed more and more in the background...but it takes time. Sooo triggers that get us to LNS are also bad habits, that we could change, and I proved that to myself! Early on here on MFP, I was struggling so badly NOT to LNS, that I was perusing the community boards anything NOT to LNS...and it worked...I got over the act, but, that was because I told myself I SERIOUSLY wanted NOT to. The point being of this little mini blog, we are here for the ultimate health and fitness goals. It *does* take time, we just didn't get up one day and have these habits. Triggers, emotionally, physically are all a part of why we make our decisions, but, I've been here not for over a year, and my cholesterol readings are now at desired levels (after a heart attack back in 2009), and I am at weight goal, just continuing to work on the body fat %. I will keep coming in, and cheering everyone on!...cause I don't know when the next craving will hit...and I will CERTAINLY be sharing my woes, too...:happy:

Keep up the grreat work, Chibea. I found that daily reporting was a BIG help. We all get busy...but, I do hope to be *again* more faithful to cheering everyone's efforts again. As Chibea said...hope everyone is not snacking too much, or just BUSY.

Kris...hope your family is getting better and over being sick so things can get back to normal. Kate, Dewdrop, Beeps just saying hi!!


Love, Hugs and Smiles :drinker:
Deb

Blimey, I have not been here for a week. 2 mad days at work going straight in to a night shift (36 hours in 48 hours), followed by 3 nights away with my running club. I will try to tally up tomorrow when I am more awake.:yawn:

Well done everyone that is still here.:flowerforyou:
Glad to are back Deb :laugh:

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ME - 17
LNS - 0
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Hi Kate...My daughter used to work the night shift, and to stay awake, many times she just ate...she is sooo happy to be on days now...I happened to like the night shift when I work it...but...we do what we have to do I know you continue to keep the LNS'ing at bay...you are AWESOME for the accountability...:bigsmile:

Mar...SOO HAPPY :happy: to see you...not eating grains or dairy for now 17 days, I feel *incredible*...I still crave different grains that I am used to eating (pasta, rice, chips, ice cream, granola bars...lol)...better stop listing them..:laugh: But, it is getting better...13 more days to evaluate. I'm sorry you can't eat eggs...as I love them...and they are grrreat protein...and quick!!! Glad you are here ..

Dewdrop...sooo glad you started this forum...every decision to Late Night Snack or NOT is a learned thing. I am very grateful to you that I made the decision *not* LNS for 5 plus months now...and it was a good part of coming closer to my weight goal. Thank you
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I hope everyone is enjoying and staying focused...WTG

Love, Hugs and Smiles :drinker:
Deb

Me: 15
LNS: 3

Possibly 12 to me and 7 to LNS , I'm not sure :blushing: , I've lost count some what :laugh:

Hi debilang, it's good to know you. :flowerforyou:

I just had a delicious meal and feel quite full and satisfied,but I have a lot more calories to finish up. Too full right now, but if I am up late, I will probably go over my 175 calorie limit for LNS. I have a strange schedule - up around noon, to bed at 2 or 3, so my LNS goes into the next day sometimes. I hate to add those calories onto the next day and start with a chunk of my calories gone, so, I want to set a goal not to eat after midnight. If I 'm not hungry by then, I won't worry about eating up the calories

Good evening all....

I am such a stress eater. Thought I'd have that licked by now. But will keep working on it. Came home from work totally exhausted MENTALLY and EMOTIONALLY. No dinner ready so I just grazed. Wow...you can really pack on the calories with simple grazing....no real junk either. Oh well. Tomorrow is round the bend

Beeps...you are doing so great...keep it up. Proud of you!!!
Gmukris: Wow...nice going!
Zara: hope that back is better....take care of it and hope you heal properly. I'm starting over too, just not for as good a reason as you!!!
Dewdrop: Sorry about the bad day. Have had a few myself. Isn't it great that life flows....we don't get stuck in one place. Hope your days flow out of the bad into the good!
Deb: Amazing will power you have....great job.

Me: 6
LNS: 12