yesterday was crazy so I didn't get a chance to log in to a computer. Really wish the phone app let you post. So last night was day#4

@gxmiller - I too took the kids for icecream last night. I really wanted to get something, I was so proud for not giving in. I just keep focusing on making it 1 week.

Tonight July 18th, is day 4 for me. I'll be in bed shortly so l will declare victory now. We are going on vacation for the next week. I expect to keep up with the no snacking after dinner challenge. But you never know what to expect.

@jafray4- that's pretty strategic of you- focusing on the next week. I just try to focus on today, or even just on the next 5 minutes! Good for you for completing 4 days in a row!

Day 12 was good. Where is BoBo?

Our postings are shrinking. Glad you're doing so well while vacationing, Gregory. Eating out is my stumbling block when we go out of town.

The 13th day was unlucky for me. I snacked most of last night and felt awful this morning. So far I've made it 21 days, and now 12. I hope I'll make it to 21 days and longer the next round.

Sorry I left my ipad in a bag in the car this weekend and couldn't find it. So I made it through the weekend without snacking. Last night we had bday cake with supper so I didn't have to count it as a snack but I probably would have been better snacking. It put me way over. Not sure how this week is going to go. I really don't want to start over again, but the fair is in town and we are taking our oldest one night. Then my hubby and I are going to spend a night walking around and going to a concert for the night. I love Fair food and lets be real even if your eating a meal there it is all just snacking lol.

Glad everyone is doing good. The group is dwindling down, but I have found it very helpful, So thank you everyone!!!! Where is BoBo haven't seen post for a while. I did see something on my news feed yesterday or today.

@jafray4- good luck at the fair! I'm on vacation and going over my calories. But no snacking after dinner! Today, July 21 is day 7 (I think). I do much better when I have a routine.

Working away again and struggling to maintain routine. I've been getting to hotels late and the menus have not been great. But on the plus side eating late means I'm too full to binge. That's got to be good right?

Hope everyone else is doing well?

I managed to get through day 2. So many days to go, but I'm taking it one day at a time.

jafray4 - you made some good points. Who said this was going to be easy? I did get through day 3 last night and decided to eat healthier food in general. Unfortunately, there's a lot of room between deciding and doing. I exercised the last two days, but was in and out (mostly out) too much today to do it. We're going out of town again tomorrow, so I probably won't exercise.

Day 4 - made it. This thread is really getting small. Hope the few people who are posting don't drop out.

Sorry I don't always get to a computer during the weekend and last week ended up being crazy for me. I was doing good until last night. Had to drive and pick up a cow that we order for the year. Came home starving and snacked then snacked some more just for no reason besides that it was sitting there.

So starting over again!!! :sad: I too wish that more people hadn't dropped out. I really liked this group, I know that it is something I will always struggle with I just really want to get to 21 days to say that I can do it.

I'm really sorry for posting a rant, but I've failed again and I'm so frustrated!! I've beaten the whole eating after dinner thing, I'm fine til midnight, but then I zombie walk in the middle of the night about 3 times and have like crackers, chocolate, cheese...It's so frustrating! Every damn day now. Every day. I'm not losing weight and I'm feeling awful every morning because of it. How the hell do people just "stop?" I've been brought up to snack and eat after dinner whenever I feel like it, though I and none of my family have ever been fat, so it just seems impossible to break, though I've done it before and I know it's technically possible. I just feel like such a failure now.

I did manage to just stop and did so for a month. It wasn't lying and boy do I have a habit/problem call it what you will. The way I mainly managed was by not buying the things I snack on. Throwing away (or giving away) those rascals that called me from the cupboard and trying so hard to ignore the cravings.
I try to eat 'mindfully' now. What am I eating and why. My major fall down is when I have put in a 14 hour day. Miss meals through the day. I get home to an empty house and snack instead of preparing a meal because I am so darn tired and hungry.
Until I can get a daytime lifestyle change I will continue to struggle with the night time issue.
People cope in different ways and we just need to try and support each other through the wobbles.
Say strong folks!

Hi! Is anyone still posting on this thread? I just woke up at 2am and went to the store to get snacks--it's always things I know I'll feel better if I don't eat, but the rebellious little kid in me wants to sneak out and nibble! I'm hoping keeping honest track of it on MFP will help me see the reality of the situation, and I'd love it if I could find friends to check in with each day! Also happy to be supportive of others who are making the same endeavor to give themselves the most chances possible to be healthy!