Need Help At The End of The Day

iwannalose82
iwannalose82 Posts: 2 Member
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So yesterday was my first day with myfitnesspal. I did well during the day, as usual on weekdays, because I'm at work and I measure/package my foods and only eat what I bring in my lunchbag. No problems there! But once I get home is where the problem is. I'm either too tired, too lazy or too hungry to put the effort in to cooking dinner. I end up eating junk or whatever is quick to satisfy myself. I've had anything from fresh bread and butter to a baked potato or bowl of rice for dinner. Last night was frozen pizza because I walked in the door and I was just starving and I knew had some things to get done, so I put the pizza in the oven and I did what I had to do and within a half hour...voila, instant happiness! This type of habit is NOT going to help me lose weight or develop a healthier lifestyle. I use the crockpot when I can, but I'm single and I live alone so sometimes it's not easy to convince myself to put that kind of effort into a meal just for myself.

Any suggestions?? Thanks!!

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  • baileysmom4
    baileysmom4 Posts: 242 Member
    Eat most of your calories during the day so you aren't starving when you get home. Also, log all your food for the day BEFORE you eat it. I log everything I eat during the work ours so I know how much I have left for dinner and then I stay within my calorie range. Helps me a lot.
  • bell1928
    bell1928 Posts: 3
    Like you I have trouble in the evenings. I've found having a cook session at the weekend and making my own 'ready meals' that I can just pop in the oven or microwave helps. I also prepare vegetables and leave them in the fridge ready to just throw in a wok. It doesn't work for every day of the week but does help with a few.
  • jessmaus
    jessmaus Posts: 28 Member
    I have the same problem, and then snacking later in the evening after dinner too. The way I get around this is have something (small and healthy) like an apple while I'm cooking, it's amazing how much just a little apple can stop you from feeling as famished as you were 5 minutes ago! Also, I just don't buy unhealthy/instant food any more. I know it sounds obvious, but I know if it's there in the fridge/freezer I'll just eat it. I have no will power! Keeping your own pre-made healthy meals around for an instant dinner is really good too.
  • nicoleknapp754
    nicoleknapp754 Posts: 53
    Maybe you can make some individual packets meal size of beans or soup and take them out to thaw in the refrigerator before you leave for work or make a salad before you leave for work and stick it in the refrigerator so when you come home your dinner is all ready for you. another alternative is to have a protein shake in the evening. I have one in the morning but there is no rule book saying you can't have a blender meal for dinner when you are tired.
  • gmove
    gmove Posts: 81 Member
    I know this feeling all too well!

    It really only takes a few minutes to prep ahead of time, and when you have these ravaging moments, you'll be grateful you did.

    -Cut fruit and veggies and portion it in to-go type containers.
    -Make salad for a week and invest in a good salad container.
    -Cook major foods for the week. If you boil chicken and shred it, you can make numerous quick meals.

    Honestly, I don't cook all too much. So much of my meals are salad and fresh veggie based, ie., grilled chicken salad, tuna salad/sandwich, ground turkey tacos. Most of the time I find myself having to cook less than one item at a meal when I prep.
  • shelaneydae
    shelaneydae Posts: 27
    What you need to do is take a day and prepare your meals for the week and put them in the fridge so then when you come home exhausted it'll be just as easy as a frozen pizza. (:
  • Blessings4U2
    Blessings4U2 Posts: 4
    Eat a handful of almonds on the way home. Or a small apple. They both help curb your appetite. I like to take one day per week and POWER cook! I bake or grill chicken and beef, then package it in serving sizes for the freezer. I cut up veggies and freeze or refrigerate them into portions. GET THE STUFF YOU DON'T WANT TO EAT OUT OF THE HOUSE!!!

    I am using Slenderiix and Xceler8. They have stopped the cravings and I am losing an average of a 1/2 pound per day. 18days and 12.6 pound GONE!!
  • jujuki47
    jujuki47 Posts: 84 Member
    i love a couple of soft scrambled eggs at dinner time. Feels like a hot meal, quick and cheap, no planning or time involved. throw in some veggies and a tiny bit of cheese, spinach is good....filling and warm in my tummy.

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