I don't know I just don't know ....

try fruit or dessert flavoured herbal tea with a bit of milk, plain popcorn, or lots of ice water.
A poor subsitute for junk I know, but anything to occupy your mouth without the calories and of chips, chocolate, etc will help.
Are you getting enough healthy fat in the day time? You might be craving garbage at night because you haven't taken in enough protein or healthy fat in the day.

I don't know what my issue is .... I do good all day sticking too my meal plans but once night time comes around 7-8pm I wanna snack on junk!!! I'm a stay at home mom so I'm home alot you would think I'd want to snack all day but I don't I get the urge to binge at night around the same time! If I'd control this I guarentee I'd loose faster & stop being stuck at the same weight for the past 3 weeks.

I LOVE your ticker, BTW! I have found that the only thing that helps me control my cravings is to eat lots of lean protein, good fats (nuts, olive, avocado-watch portions), and avoid fake sugars. Any time I have diet soda, sugar free pudding, Crystal Light, etc, I feel like I would sell my mother for something to eat.

I'd say find something to do with your hands like needlepoint, knitting, jigsaw puzzle, brainless computer games, etc and drink a glass of water or tea (chamomile tea will help you relax and fall asleep easier) while you're doing it. Looks like you just need to get through a few more hours. Good Luck.

I agree 100% with all the posters. My Mom taught me the same thing about breakfast eating like a king, etc.

Also, to JBWegner: I'm glad I'm not your Mom! LOL!:laugh: I say that in jest, of course, but I know exactly what you mean!!

I do the same thing after all my points are journaled.. I drink 4 glasses more of water, then I brush and floss. It really makes you think twice about eating something else and then doing your teeth all over again!! Can you save some of your protein for later on? How about the 100 calorie pack of something that you set aside strictly for the end of your day? Just some thoughts.

See, we are all here to help you! Good Luck:drinker:

try fruit or dessert flavoured herbal tea with a bit of milk, plain popcorn, or lots of ice water.
A poor subsitute for junk I know, but anything to occupy your mouth without the calories and of chips, chocolate, etc will help.
Are you getting enough healthy fat in the day time? You might be craving garbage at night because you haven't taken in enough protein or healthy fat in the day.

Totally agree with the healthy fat idea! I used to be STARVING by the time I got home for dinner, and then my friend pointed out that my oh-so-healthy lunch of veggies and low-fat cottage cheese had about 4 grams of fat in it...for an entire meal! Grab and apple and a tablespoon of organic peanut butter, or slice up an avacado to put on your sandwhich at lunch. I noticed a huge difference when I made myself eat some sort of healthy fat (usually nut) during lunch or afternoon snack.

if you have a decent blender, I enjoy frozen lemonade made with crystal light. Actually about to do that right now!

That sounds awesome! I've got some cherry limeade I can try that with!

I'm glad I'm not the only one that does this too! I am stay at home mom too and find myself wanting to eat. I'm glad you posted this topic. Reading everyone's post is great! I actually went for a walk tonight and it was great...so no snacking. I tend to snack in the early evening and that is not good either. Sometimes being at home with kids makes you want to eat...and not the good stuff!!!! Seems my 3 kids are always eating (especially home in summer) so I tend to snack. But, I've committed that I'm back on track and am going to be aware of everything I'm eating. Every calorie does count!

Good luck!!!

I don't know what my issue is .... I do good all day sticking too my meal plans but once night time comes around 7-8pm I wanna snack on junk!!! I'm a stay at home mom so I'm home alot you would think I'd want to snack all day but I don't I get the urge to binge at night around the same time! If I'd control this I guarentee I'd loose faster & stop being stuck at the same weight for the past 3 weeks.

What are you doing when you find yourself wanting to snack, watching TV, or? Some activities tend to lead to snacking because we're paying less attention to what and how much we're eating and doing something else distracting. If it's watching evening TV that's the binging/snacking time perhaps it's time to plan some workout time then, sit outside, take a nice evening walk. Switching up your habit might help in the evening. Planning a healthy snack and eating it at the same time each evening might help solve the issue. That way you know you'll have some ice tea and a single pack low fat popcorn to enjoy then. Apples and peanut butter etc.

Planning ahead seems to help me get out of those sort of ruts, when I find myself craving I realize I didn't have a plan in place.

Good luck:drinker:
Becca:flowerforyou:

I use to have the same problem....after I had worked all day it was time for me to relax right after i put the kids to bed, I would want something all to my self, after all I deserved it. Then I realized I deserved to not cheat on myself. I did work hard all day, and i bust my butt to loose this weight to trash it now! not anymore. Ok so after all that blabbering what I'm getting at is, you have to change the way you think, once you do that it'll be easier to break the habit. hope it helps

I have the exact same problem. However, my snack time hits at 2am when I am making my fiance's breakfast and lunch for the day. I find myself bagging up his lunch items and sneaking little bits and pieces. And then I forget to log them. I finally learned to stop drinking a cup of coffee with him in the morning, as I couldn't fall back asleep. Now, I am really trying to make an effort to not pick bits and pieces and just drink some juice (if I want something sweet), or half a piece of plain toast, or drink half a bottle of water. So far, so good. Another problem I have too is even if I try to occupy my mind with computer games or reading, I still want to snack on chips, etc. My trick right now is water...granted I wake up quite quickly because I have to pee, but at least I'm controlling the munchies.

I don't know what my issue is .... I do good all day sticking too my meal plans but once night time comes around 7-8pm I wanna snack on junk!!! I'm a stay at home mom so I'm home alot you would think I'd want to snack all day but I don't I get the urge to binge at night around the same time! If I'd control this I guarentee I'd loose faster & stop being stuck at the same weight for the past 3 weeks.

You know, I do the same thing sometimes. I think we just get in the habit of doing this. Just try to get your mind and hands focused on something else, read a good book, do some crafting or just get on here every night and write about how you're feeling. I've been making a lot more cards these days...