Why the hell are you sneaking in my got damn kitchen?
aquafitted14
Posts: 13 Member
Hi Guys,
I really need some advice. Okay I usually complete my food entry log around 8pm or 9pm and after I complete my entry I feel really proud of myself, Like YES I ate healthy !!! No snacks, not a lot of sugar, no soda..just water, Yes I did it !!!!!
So, meanwhile I am a night owl so I usually go to sleep around midnight or a little after midnight so lets just say its midnight. So, This girl sneaks out of bed to tip toe to not wake up her husband and child, she tip toe as if she is robbing the house, she sniffs food like a hound dog and when she finds what she wants, she sneak back in bed and eat everything so quietly to no wake up her husband. She then wakes up the next day to meet the evidence all over her freaking face and teeth (peanut butter, oreo cookies or blue cake icing).
I finally caught the Witch...Its ME !!!!!! Why the hell are you sneaking in the kitchen? You live here !!!
How do you stop having midnight cravings?
Do anyone suggest a food curb supplement (Something that curb your appetite)?
I like the GNC Store or the Vitamin Shoppe so if you do suggest something than I prefer it to be in one of those places because I'm heading there on Friday. My cravings are always at Midnight or a little after.
I really need some advice. Okay I usually complete my food entry log around 8pm or 9pm and after I complete my entry I feel really proud of myself, Like YES I ate healthy !!! No snacks, not a lot of sugar, no soda..just water, Yes I did it !!!!!
So, meanwhile I am a night owl so I usually go to sleep around midnight or a little after midnight so lets just say its midnight. So, This girl sneaks out of bed to tip toe to not wake up her husband and child, she tip toe as if she is robbing the house, she sniffs food like a hound dog and when she finds what she wants, she sneak back in bed and eat everything so quietly to no wake up her husband. She then wakes up the next day to meet the evidence all over her freaking face and teeth (peanut butter, oreo cookies or blue cake icing).
I finally caught the Witch...Its ME !!!!!! Why the hell are you sneaking in the kitchen? You live here !!!
How do you stop having midnight cravings?
Do anyone suggest a food curb supplement (Something that curb your appetite)?
I like the GNC Store or the Vitamin Shoppe so if you do suggest something than I prefer it to be in one of those places because I'm heading there on Friday. My cravings are always at Midnight or a little after.
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how about some herbal tea or decaf coffee with splenda or a sf hot cocoa. a big o glass of water helps out too.0
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Beat her up!Hi Guys,
I really need some advice. Okay I usually complete my food entry log around 8pm or 9pm and after I complete my entry I feel really proud of myself, Like YES I ate healthy !!! No snacks, not a lot of sugar, no soda..just water, Yes I did it !!!!!
So, meanwhile I am a night owl so I usually go to sleep around midnight or a little after midnight so lets just say its midnight. So, This girl sneaks out of bed to tip toe to not wake up her husband and child, she tip toe as if she is robbing the house, she sniffs food like a hound dog and when she finds what she wants, she sneak back in bed and eat everything so quietly to no wake up her husband. She then wakes up the next day to meet the evidence all over her freaking face and teeth (peanut butter, oreo cookies or blue cake icing).
I finally caught the Witch...Its ME !!!!!! Why the hell are you sneaking in the kitchen? You live here !!!
How do you stop having midnight cravings?
Do anyone suggest a food curb supplement (Something that curb your appetite)?
I like the GNC Store or the Vitamin Shoppe so if you do suggest something than I prefer it to be in one of those places because I'm heading there on Friday. My cravings are always at Midnight or a little after.
No, wait, it's you.
Are you actually hungry or do you just want to snack?0 -
Will power.
If I can quit cold turkey from cigarettes, you can stop eating at midnight.0 -
dear sandwich thief...
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I always get hungry at night so I just save the calories to eat a small meal right before bed. It won't slow down your progress as long as you are in your calorie limit.0
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Take some Tylenol PM and go to sleep at 10pm for the next 3 weeks until you get into new habit...0
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Hi Guys,
I really need some advice. Okay I usually complete my food entry log around 8pm or 9pm and after I complete my entry I feel really proud of myself, Like YES I ate healthy !!! No snacks, not a lot of sugar, no soda..just water, Yes I did it !!!!!
So, meanwhile I am a night owl so I usually go to sleep around midnight or a little after midnight so lets just say its midnight. So, This girl sneaks out of bed to tip toe to not wake up her husband and child, she tip toe as if she is robbing the house, she sniffs food like a hound dog and when she finds what she wants, she sneak back in bed and eat everything so quietly to no wake up her husband. She then wakes up the next day to meet the evidence all over her freaking face and teeth (peanut butter, oreo cookies or blue cake icing).
I finally caught the Witch...Its ME !!!!!! Why the hell are you sneaking in the kitchen? You live here !!!
How do you stop having midnight cravings?
Do anyone suggest a food curb supplement (Something that curb your appetite)?
I like the GNC Store or the Vitamin Shoppe so if you do suggest something than I prefer it to be in one of those places because I'm heading there on Friday. My cravings are always at Midnight or a little after.
No snacks? That's sad. I'd guess that you are sneaking because you're depriving yourself of things you like instead of working it into your day so that it fits your goals... but that's just my two cents.0 -
LOL!dear sandwich thief...0 -
Take some Tylenol PM and go to sleep at 10pm for the next 3 weeks until you get into new habit...
I'll take a sandwich at 12 am over dependency on sleep aids.
Habits.0 -
Go to sleep silly. Its that easy. You will love yourself in the morning.0
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I'd suggest leaving yourself some calories for a bed time snack - there's no harm in eating after 8pm.0
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Put a motion censor in the fridge (the kind that squeals like an alarm). That way if you open it, it will wake up the whole house....problem solved:happy:0
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My sleeping schedule is crazy-wonky, so I guess I get this. I try to limit my snacks to actual foods, if that makes sense. There's no chips, cookies, cakes etc in my house unless I specifically buy them for a treat and that's for a couple days at most before they're gone and no more get bought for awhile.
But because of that, if I want something to eat I have to cook it, or at least spend 10+ minutes prepping a sandwich or heating the skillet, etc. I end up making (examples): A decently healthy sandwich, a steamed potato with shredded cheese, an egg with toast, a small chicken wrap, etc. Or If I have fruit around, I grab that and eat it instead for maximum laziness.
It's not a true solution, but it's the lesser of the evils.0 -
I love LOVE this post!! I do the SAME thing. So proud of all the hard work on food and exercise, close it out and sure enough, hungry at midnight!!!! Would love to see some inputs as well.0
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Okay this was just funny!
Beat her up!
No, wait, it's you.
Are you actually hungry or do you just want to snack?
OP, have a snack before bed, fit it in your calories and you won't feel you are sneaking.0 -
I peeked at your diary. I think the thief is hungry.0
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I peeked at your diary. I think the thief is hungry.
Yup, you're sneaking around the kitchen because you're hungry from not eating enough during the day. As you can see, eating that low of calories is doing you no favors anyway, so allow yourself a bedtime snack and quit fretting over it.0 -
How about budgeting for a little treat just before you go to bed? If milk is in your budget maybe a nice hot drink with a zero sugar flavouring in it?0
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I do this all the time! Sometimes I will eat 2K+ calories in a midnight "snack". It has helped me to plan, log, and place a small snack on my bedside table. When I wake up I eat it and all in the world is right so I can go back to sleep. This cuts the majority of this behavior down and only once in a while will I eat more than the planned snack.0
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i gotta read this too..i need to stop snacking after 90
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You could pretend that you're a Gremlin. There's no feeding them after midnight.0
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Yep I would agree that either you're not eating enough OR you could be not logging accurately?0
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I'm guessing you are probably not eating enough during the day! Also eating more protein and fat and less carbohydrates, especially processed stuff like bread, crackers, etc. will probably make a big difference.0
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I tell you, it is my blessing that I've never been a midnight snacker. I got up and ate a snack once just to see what all the rage was about, and I didn't like it.
My question: are you depriving yourself of snacks during the day if you want them, and if you have calories left over?0 -
A protein shake at night shortly before you get those cravings would help. There's almost always room for a little more protein in everyone's diet.0
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I peeked at your diary. I think the thief is hungry.
Yup, you're sneaking around the kitchen because you're hungry from not eating enough during the day. As you can see, eating that low of calories is doing you no favors anyway, so allow yourself a bedtime snack and quit fretting over it.
Peeked at her Diary also. Yes she is definitely Hungry. You seem to have a large amount of calories left over each day, use them in a controlled manner. Add some unrefined carbs and more protein to your evening meal and snack. Small changes to form the NEW Habits and you will get back on track.0 -
I had this problem too im always awake till 2am or longer and was able to stop occasionally I snack but rarely. They say breakfast should be your biggest meal then lunch and smaller dinner and blah blah blah but not every one can or wants to do it that way so i looked at your diary and you could try getting more protein in your day it helps you feel fuller longer cuz your deffinitely not getting enough or make your snack a healthy one like celery I know who wants to eat celery at midnight eww but it might help you not want to eat or a big glass of water wait 15 mins and see if your still hungry or just make your butt go to sleep! Lol0
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i gotta read this too..i need to stop snacking after 9
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exactly!
i budget my calories so i get snacks, and especially my before bed snack, which is usually cereal and milk. i wouldn't be as happy without some snacks, so i make sure i can "afford" the calories.No snacks? That's sad. I'd guess that you are sneaking because you're depriving yourself of things you like instead of working it into your day so that it fits your goals... but that's just my two cents.0 -
Stock you kitchen with go-to healthy snacks (like weight watchers frozen Greek yogurt pops) and leave a little wiggle room in your daily calories so you can have a midnight snack (or two!) guilt free! Altering habits is easier than breaking them.0
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