What is the hardest time of day for you?

pittielover23
pittielover23 Posts: 268
edited September 26 in Health and Weight Loss
I know that for me, staying on track in the afternoon after lunch and in the evening right before bed is really hard for me. It is during those times that I am most likely to binge or at least "cheat".

If you have a hard time of day, what do you do to help yourself get through it?
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  • ratkins811
    ratkins811 Posts: 190 Member
    I do okay at work but right before bed is really tough for me. Usually by then I have eaten all my cals for the day but I am learning to spread them out more so I have that buffer to help me.
  • cafeteriagirl
    cafeteriagirl Posts: 267 Member
    right when i come home from work. i usually will eat my 40 calorie popsicle or fit and active snacks.
  • Cordy1228
    Cordy1228 Posts: 245 Member
    Right now, when the kids are just getting home from school and having their snacks, but it's too early to start thinking about dinner.

    I eat lunch early, because that's when my youngest naps, so this afternoon stretch seems interminable.
  • taso42_DELETED
    taso42_DELETED Posts: 3,394 Member
    Getting on the treadmill first thing in the morning sure does suck sometimes. I say to myself, "boy, this ****ing sucks", as I walk downstairs, fill up my water bottle, aim the fan, and press the start button. This is what needs to be done, so this is what I do.
  • Furrytreats
    Furrytreats Posts: 132 Member
    Same time for me. I've tried doing something with my hands for that last hour or so before bed while I'm watching tv crocheting or reading a book. I've also found that if I hold a really good cup of tea that helps me get over the habit of hand to mouth gratification.
  • innerfashionista
    innerfashionista Posts: 451 Member
    Between 7:30 and 9. This is when the urge to snack is the worst.
  • Still_Sossy
    Still_Sossy Posts: 868 Member
    I am with Taso, I hate the early morning workout, I will put it off often then my guilt gets the better of me. I also tend to wake up having desire for something to nosh on and have to resist it.
  • Melis25Fit
    Melis25Fit Posts: 811 Member
    Between lunch and afternoon snack. I'll find something to always pop into my mouth. Lately I've been brushing my teeth after lunch, and don't want to ruin my minty fresh breath with food.

    That's been working.
    Today I had a 2nd mini luna for my afternoon snack. Not sure thats exactly what I should have done. But whatcha gonna do?
  • Atlantique
    Atlantique Posts: 2,484 Member
    I don't really have a time of day that I'm prone to unnecessary snacking, but I'm often not all that jazzed about breakfast lately. I just eat it anyway because otherwise I wouldn't hit my calorie goal.
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    Post-workout...I have a tendency of not being able to pre-eat my exercise calories [out of habitual routine] and I workout late at night [before I shower and go to bed], so trying to fill in that deficit is hard for me.
  • pittielover23
    pittielover23 Posts: 268
    Same time for me. I've tried doing something with my hands for that last hour or so before bed while I'm watching tv crocheting or reading a book. I've also found that if I hold a really good cup of tea that helps me get over the habit of hand to mouth gratification.
    I actually want to learn how to crochet or knit for this very reason. You reminded me to look up classes in my area, thanks :)
  • flea2449
    flea2449 Posts: 499 Member
    Ok, I have to admit ALL DAY AND EVERYDAY is hard for me. I have to surround myself with good healthy food because if there is a bag of potatoe chips around me, it would be devoured!
  • fteale
    fteale Posts: 5,310 Member
    Afternoon, when the children get home from school, but there's 3 hours before the evening meal.
  • Sezmo83
    Sezmo83 Posts: 331 Member
    Evenings. Any time from 8pm onwards I get the urge to eat. I make sure to save calories for something to eat around 10pm though so it's not a huge issue.
  • ladybug1620
    ladybug1620 Posts: 1,136 Member
    After lunch around 3pm...especially when there is goodies in the break room like TODAY...ugh.

    And then when I get home, because I am the only one watching what I eat there is all kinds of bad stuff in the house.
  • Behavior_Modification
    Behavior_Modification Posts: 24,482 Member
    9pm - bedtime
  • mawhite717
    mawhite717 Posts: 202 Member
    mine is between 130 and 430. only because its the slowest time of the day at work. it gets soooooooooooooooooo boring.
  • eryn415
    eryn415 Posts: 98 Member
    My hardest time is right when I get home from work. It's too early to make dinner but I am hungry!
  • BflSaberfan
    BflSaberfan Posts: 1,272
    As soon as I get home from work.
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
    Post-workout...I have a tendency of not being able to pre-eat my exercise calories [out of habitual routine] and I workout late at night [before I shower and go to bed], so trying to fill in that deficit is hard for me.


    ^ This is exactly my problem!

    I wish I could get up early enough for a morning workout so I could do better about eating back my calories. pouting_emoticon___updated.gif
  • JDMPWR
    JDMPWR Posts: 1,863 Member
    Before bed cause I can't sleep so my meds that put me to sleep also forcibly give me the munchies. I was told that 3 nights ago i woke up and ate a bunch of Easter Ham and that I was literally sleep walking.
  • allison0324
    allison0324 Posts: 2
    Around 3:30, coincidentally, right now! I get tired and start craving sweets! UGH! I want to eat the peeps that were in my sons Easter basket! LOL! I am going to have an apple instead!:smile:
  • ktblueyz
    ktblueyz Posts: 72
    every single day for as long as I can remeber I get an uncontrollable desire for chocolate about 3:00. Still havnt figured out how to controll it other than to make sure its never available when I want/need it!!
  • jllipson
    jllipson Posts: 646
    At night - cause I'm either hungry and out of caloriesm but really wanting a snack
    OR I figure out I haven't eaten enough and don't feel like eating (usually end up with cheese stick and protein shakes...)
  • swest222
    swest222 Posts: 455 Member
    Right after lunch .... I feel so tired that I want a nap!!
  • kacarter1017
    kacarter1017 Posts: 651 Member
    From the time I get home from work until supper is REALLY hard for me. Sometimes I'll have a little snack, other times I'm able to muscle through.
  • breezymom81
    breezymom81 Posts: 499 Member
    Right now!! And in the evenings, I have an afternoon snack, like a low fat yogurt, but I used to have soda and a "treat" right now. Then in the evenings, my hubby and I always have a snack at night together, usually our treat time but I am doing a no sweets, no soda challenge this week, so of course that is all I want to eat!!
  • babycaykes80
    babycaykes80 Posts: 15
    mine is between 130 and 430. only because its the slowest time of the day at work. it gets soooooooooooooooooo boring.


    DITTO!!!!
  • aamb
    aamb Posts: 377 Member
    always evenings for me
  • mklf30
    mklf30 Posts: 2 Member
    Right when I get home from work is tough. I'm not even that hungry, just stressed! Seems like when I walk in the door a million things happen at once and I get a whole new "to-do" list for the evening. I find that if there is a small snack ready to eat, such as a few crackers with cheese, it really helps. (along with shutting myself in a room to read a section of the newspaper in peace and quiet, but that's not always an option). :)
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