How do you beat/satisfy those late night munchies?!
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Count your calories and tell yourself you can't go over. Save some calories for the snacks. Not enough calories= no snack. Also I used to eat dessert every dinner time, it was a terrible habit. Desserts are a 'sometimes' food not an 'everyday' food. You need to beat the habit girl
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Pickles are SOOO good! 0
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Me too! Drives me nuts...sometimes it is like I go into automatic self destruct mode!When you discover the answer, let me know
Aside from the obvious of mind over matter/will power/mental fortitude, which can be torturously difficult, I've heard of at least trying to snack healthy. Which for me, doesn't work. If I break down at night and head to the kitchen, it's like tunnel vision and all I want are the goodies.
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I try to plan a snack for the night when I know I'll want one and save cals for it. Recently, though I've fallen in love with tea, and that has helped me tremendously with all my snacking habits. If you like tea, there are all different flavors that help curb cravings. Add a little stevia or lemon to taste, and you can have a ton for no extra calories.0
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I eat delicious desserts every night!! I just get low calorie things. Like 90 calorie fiber one brownies, and then I put a bunch of 5 calorie whipped cream on it (5 calories is 2 tbl spoons so you can add a lot). It's like I'm having ice cream and brownies. Or I'll get skinny cow ice creams for 100 calories and put whipped cream on that. Just eat smarter in the day, and you will be able to still have desserts! Popcorn is also a big one. If you pop it yourself, I spray Pam cooking spray (I know it sounds weird, but Pam spray is 0 calories and it helps stuff stick to the popcorn without using butter) on the popcorn and then put the powders on too. The powders are only 5 calories a tspn or something like that. There are a million ways to eat what you want, without using a lot of calories!0
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I think that instead of chips and salsa maybe you can scamble up some egg whites and eat them with salsa........ deeeeelicious!0
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I eat delicious desserts every night!! I just get low calorie things. Like 90 calorie fiber one brownies, and then I put a bunch of 5 calorie whipped cream on it (5 calories is 2 tbl spoons so you can add a lot). It's like I'm having ice cream and brownies. Or I'll get skinny cow ice creams for 100 calories and put whipped cream on that. Just eat smarter in the day, and you will be able to still have desserts! Popcorn is also a big one. If you pop it yourself, I spray Pam cooking spray (I know it sounds weird, but Pam spray is 0 calories and it helps stuff stick to the popcorn without using butter) on the popcorn and then put the powders on too. The powders are only 5 calories a tspn or something like that. There are a million ways to eat what you want, without using a lot of calories!
Amen...... i get to eat smore's cookies and potato chips and everything I want pretty much. Even pb&j which is one of my favs0 -
I had a tough time last night. I was very hungry, and didn't want to go over my daily calorie goal. And yes the weekly total is ultimately what matters, but I didn't want to steal calories from the next day. I usually balance out my days pretty evenly with my meals and snacks. I was craving a double quarter pounder with large fries so I looked it up on the database, and said F'that. lol It was a stupid amount of calories. I ended up staying up, and toughing it out until midnight and then having some raw veg, and it hit the spot just fine. I logged it under today's breakfast.
Looking back now, I realize that I have my activity level set to sedentary because I'm on off from work for a week, but I was anything but sedentary yesterday. I was on my feet nearly all day even though I didn't work, and that's probably why I was so hungry. Realistically I could have had a small snack, and it would not have been as big of a deal as I had imagined it to be at the time. I toughed it out though, and today I'm feeling good again.0 -
I don't love breakfast but I LOVE dinner. I have coffee and maybe some cottage cheese in the AM, lots of water. Light lunch around 2, then work out for some extra calories and then basically get to eat whatever for dinner/late night eating. Love I have 1000 cals for dinner to use as I please and still keep an eye on total cals.
You really need to eat more for breakfast....... even if that means sacrificing 1000 dinner calories...... that's probably too much anyway if you're just gonna be laying around the house after you eat. If you eat better in the morning, then you crave less at night. Cottage cheese is good because its high in protein but I would try to add a carb to that as well like some grits or some oatmeal or whole wheat toast. Coffee in the morning for me always makes my cravings so bad at night,,,,,, so I started drinking coffee in the late afternoon and even after dinner and I don't have night cravings anymore.0 -
I had a tough time last night. I was very hungry, and didn't want to go over my daily calorie goal. And yes the weekly total is ultimately what matters, but I didn't want to steal calories from the next day. I usually balance out my days pretty evenly with my meals and snacks. I was craving a double quarter pounder with large fries so I looked it up on the database, and said F'that. lol It was a stupid amount of calories. I ended up staying up, and toughing it out until midnight and then having some raw veg, and it hit the spot just fine. I logged it under today's breakfast.
Looking back now, I realize that I have my activity level set to sedentary because I'm on off from work for a week, but I was anything but sedentary yesterday. I was on my feet nearly all day even though I didn't work, and that's probably why I was so hungry. Realistically I could have had a small snack, and it would not have been as big of a deal as I had imagined it to be at the time. I toughed it out though, and today I'm feeling good again.
I always eat a can of vegetables, like green beans...... which are only 100-120 calories for the whole can and it fills up my stomach without hurting my goal too much. Also try those boullion cubes in some hot water and sip on some broth....... perhaps a 100 calorie soup-at-hand.... or munch on carrots or celery...but thats always my last resort. Eating a plate of spinach with some apple cider vinegar and a little olive oil is yummy too.0 -
Great suggestion!0
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Great suggestion!I always end drink a casein protein shake before bed and I do it for a few reasons:
1. It curbs my sweet tooth because I make it in the blender with ice and almond milk and it comes out thick and creamy like a milkshake
2. The quantity fills me up between the powder, ice, and almond milk even though it’s only around 150 calories.
3. Finally I make it the last meal of the day because casein is a slow digesting protein, it takes your body roughly 8 hours to break it down and process; so not only do I not go to bed hungry, I don't wake up ready to chew my own arm off.
*Some casein powder can taste a little funny I have had the best success with Optimum Nutrition’s Cookie Dough flavor and Cyto Sport’s Cookies N’ Cream0 -
I make a protein shake with water and ice. It makes a nice treat and its very filling to me. Other times I think about the races I've signed up and that keeps eating healthy.0
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SO FAR BABY CARROTS. AND SOMETIMES POPCORN WITH kING kERNALS. POPCORN FLAVORS ADDED. THEY HAVE WHITE CHEDDAR, BUTTER, NACHO, BACON-CHEDDAR ETC.0
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I try to have cut up fruit in a container for those bad times. I also love little ice cream treats, like Yasso Greek yogurt mint chocolate chip or WW's toffee ice cream bar. If I have the calories, I love having one of my berry and protein smoothies, made with whey protein, unsweetened almond milk and berries, with a little stevia extract to taste. I add lots of ice and blend it to make it almost like an ice cream shake.
I also love roasted chick peas. I make them in huge batches and add lots of ground chipolte pepper, garlic, and soak in lime juice. 134 calories per 1/2 cup, which I portion out at the beginning of the day. They are very satisfying and filling.0 -
omg, HLindsayA, I've thought of doing something similar (pics of what I want to look like) & tried but it didn't work...when I want something, I just want it and it tends to happen at night. I think what would help me is checking in with someone (or group of people?!) who has the same problem (like DON'T DO IT!!! :noway: ) and we could celebrate each successful avoidance!
While I like a lot of tips people have offered on this thread, I don't do any calorie counting and don't deprive myself of anything so I can honestly say I crave munching at night cause I'm bored and it's a bad habit I just haven't broken.
Sooo...if you or anyone wants an accountability buddy (preferably in the same time zone - PST - so we can check in) I'm all about it! If I can stop this night snacking thing for 3 weeks straight (that's how long to break a habit right?), I will finally reach my goal weight!
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I've recently started budgeting some calories for a sweet tea with milk before bed. It's just a good way to destress for me. Is there something warm/cold and savoury/sweet that you particularly enjoy? It might be a good way to wind down.
Have a cut off time for eating, if it helps. If you aren't going to eat after eight, for example, then you can be more creative with a drink. Just try to get it into your head somehow that there's no food allowed late at night. It sounds a bit bonkers but it works (and I say that as someone who can gnaw the night away)0 -
Either plan ahead or just go to sleep. Are you getting enough sleep? I find I make horrible food choices when I'm tired or not sleeping enough.
My favorite before bedtime snack lately has been peaches heated in the microwave with some milk, honey, and shredded coconut. Nomnomnom. I eat it with a tea spoon so it lasts longer. 0 -
Adjust your macros to fit it in0
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No reason to fight your late nigh munchies, you are just going to make yourself miserable and that will make you much more likely to fall off the wagon so to speak. Each person goes into their day knowing what meals they need to spread their calories out over (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack or whatever they have a habit of eating) so it just sounds like you need to plan this one into your day. If you are getting too close to your limit for the day, maybe cut back a bit on dinner so you will have enough left for snack later. That could be as simple as eating your salad without the dressing on it or eating an open faced sandwich to save the calories from the second slice of bread. 100 to 150 seems like it should be more than enough but budget what you think you will need. I don't think we will ever be successful if we deprive ourselves of the things we want so make sure you have room to have them. I know I wouldn't have a chance anyway.0
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I don't love breakfast but I LOVE dinner. I have coffee and maybe some cottage cheese in the AM, lots of water. Light lunch around 2, then work out for some extra calories and then basically get to eat whatever for dinner/late night eating. Love I have 1000 cals for dinner to use as I please and still keep an eye on total cals.
You really need to eat more for breakfast....... even if that means sacrificing 1000 dinner calories...... that's probably too much anyway if you're just gonna be laying around the house after you eat. If you eat better in the morning, then you crave less at night. Cottage cheese is good because its high in protein but I would try to add a carb to that as well like some grits or some oatmeal or whole wheat toast. Coffee in the morning for me always makes my cravings so bad at night,,,,,, so I started drinking coffee in the late afternoon and even after dinner and I don't have night cravings anymore.
I'm not very hungry in the mornings, til about 10. Lunch time at work is 1130. I don't need to eat again 1.5 hrs later. If I do, I'm wanting something again at 3. So I'll eat something small at around 10, something bigger around 2. Then I can eat whatever for dinner. It's more timing my calories for when I'm hungry rather than saying oh if I only eat this then later I can have 1000 cals later. I had a nice regular sized dinner (the wine was stress relief) and had a snack later when I wanted something else. It's kind of IF type eating. Plus I've always eaten more at night so this style allows me to do that and not feel bad about it.0 -
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Ah the night time munchies are a pain and definitely something that I struggle with. One thing I like to do is to avoid the situations where I'm likely to start craving snacks - sitting in front of the computer / tv for a long time is one of them! I try to exercise or do anything that wears me out and means I can't snack. Last night I was so hungry but I went to bed - the sooner I went to sleep, the sooner I could legitimately eat my breakfast it worked.
I also go out for walks, get out of the house, but make sure I don't take money with me so I can't buy things whilst I'm out.
It is hard but maybe think about your goals - write them out and make them into a list that you can see. Remember why you started this in the first place.
Hope these helped! Snacking is a nightmare but I think with consistently avoiding it, it is a habit we can all break.
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My personal trainer suggested a cup of low fat cottage cheese at bedtime. Says it helps with snackos as well as keeps you from being starved in the AM. Seems to work.0
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I simply try to eat a small snack that is filling! (or diet coke
I find a hard boiled egg+1tsp of mayo works well for me. However if you are really hungry there's no reason to deprive yourself of food. Eat a small meal/snack filled with lots of healthy goodies that will fill you up and leave you satisfied!0 -
A cup of hot tea usually does it for me.0
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