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What do you eat when you're hungry at bedtime?

CynthiasChoice
CynthiasChoice Posts: 1,047 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I really dislike trying to go to sleep while I'm bothered by hunger pangs. Does anyone have a low calorie idea for quieting a hungry tummy?
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  • FatJockSing
    FatJockSing Posts: 164 Member
    I design my eating so I have specific calories and macros left at bedtime. anything is low calorie if you eat a small amount. The old addage "Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail" appear to be appropriate here . . . IMHO
  • blankiefinder
    blankiefinder Posts: 3,599 Member
    I always eat at night, it can be anything for me! So far tonight I've had a mandarin and a fudgsicle. :o I always have calories left for my evening snack.
  • PotentiallyCrazy
    PotentiallyCrazy Posts: 69 Member
    I find myself snacking on popcorn pretty often lately
  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Berries. Especially raspberries and strawberries.
  • onasunnyafternoon
    onasunnyafternoon Posts: 10
    I've been snacking on dried cranberries a lot lately, the ones I buy are 40 cals for a 50g serving, and that is way more than enough for me. I tend to serve myself 25g at a time to snack on.
  • darrensurrey
    darrensurrey Posts: 3,942 Member
    My last bite finishes about 2 hours before bedtime so I do feel a little hungry but it's not unbearable - try eating a light meal slightly later after dinner if that fits your schedule.
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    I schedule an evening snack into my cals/macros. Tonight I've planned a strawberry Muller rice.
  • cincysweetheart
    cincysweetheart Posts: 892 Member
    Whatever fits my calories. A bit of cheese is a favorite.
  • p0ck3t
    p0ck3t Posts: 8 Member
    I usually top lowfat, plain yogurt with berries, blend up a fruit smoothie, or just have a single serving of fruit by itself. In my opinion, portion control is just as important as what you actually eat.
  • 2essie
    2essie Posts: 2,847 Member
    I usually have an apple or piece of melon. I find that does the trick. You could just save some calories then have whatever you can 'afford'


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  • BetterKimmer
    BetterKimmer Posts: 178 Member
    My personal trainer had me eat low fat cottage cheese, not nonfat. The fat is to satiate you, the protein is to keep you fuller longer and helps feed/preserve muscles during weight loss. That can become any low fat/protein combo you enjoy, as long as you plan for it and stay within your calorie goals.
  • FaylinaMeir
    FaylinaMeir Posts: 661 Member
    honestly I just drink a glass of cold water. Eating at bedtime makes my stomach hurt when I lay down.
  • Sued0nim
    Sued0nim Posts: 17,456 Member
    I have an ice cream or popchips whilst I'm watching tv - because I generally have at least about 100 or 150 calories left

    then I have a long bubble bath

  • Goddess4Winds
    Goddess4Winds Posts: 5 Member
    Right now, I'm having cottage cheese topped with Splenda and cinnamon. De-lish! :)
  • keefmac
    keefmac Posts: 313 Member
    Pistachio nuts for me, 3rd of a bag (300kcals).
  • jennyhoon
    jennyhoon Posts: 138 Member
    Anything I can snack on.Preferably oat cluster with low fat milk
  • trungalung
    trungalung Posts: 45
    Probably low fat milk with casein
  • 2013sk
    2013sk Posts: 1,318 Member
    I have stocked up on Nakd bars - There lovely! So I have them in my bedroom if I am peckish!!! You should try them? Apple pie is my fav!

    But normally I crave chocolate, so I always pop out to the kitchen ... Oppps!!!!!

    Maybe our sugar levels are low at this time? Or maybe I am just naughty :wink:
  • ImmortalFire
    ImmortalFire Posts: 31 Member
    edited October 2014
    I tend to go for a boiled egg, with an apple if I'm still a little peckish, or low fat chocolate milk with an apple :)
  • prasadsurve
    prasadsurve Posts: 21 Member
    Carbs. Carbs increase the availability of the hormones melatonin and serotonin, which help you sleep.
  • thesmallestpineapple
    thesmallestpineapple Posts: 21 Member
    Bowl of cereal with milk for me if I'm properly hungry.
    Glass of water if I'm just a little hungry.
  • EmmieBaby
    EmmieBaby Posts: 1,235 Member
    I have a nice cup of tea, the warm liquid helps me feel sleepy and tends to quiet the tummy a little
  • Branstin
    Branstin Posts: 2,320 Member
    Budget your calories so you could have some left for a night time snack. Exercise or reduce your weekly weight loss goal to budget for the calories.
  • decblessings
    decblessings Posts: 113 Member
    A serving of Cheerios with half a cup of almond milk is my go-to bedtime snack. It's more filling that most things I can come up with for 130 calories.
  • veggiebuckeye
    veggiebuckeye Posts: 115 Member
    Large pizza.
  • canoepug56
    canoepug56 Posts: 161 Member
    BetterKimmer wrote: »
    My personal trainer had me eat low fat cottage cheese, not nonfat. The fat is to satiate you, the protein is to keep you fuller longer and helps feed/preserve muscles during weight loss. That can become any low fat/protein combo you enjoy, as long as you plan for it and stay within your calorie goals.

    This,or tuna.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    whatever fits into my allotment, usually peanut butter or nuts, sometimes chocolate (if I haven't had it yet).
  • Missjulesdid
    Missjulesdid Posts: 1,444 Member
    I like to eat just before bedtime. It helps me sleep better. I don't eat anything special, just whatever I would ordinarily eat during the day-though fruit doesn't set well with me at night so I avoid that. I usually just I like to eat 200-300 calories so I try to save them for my bedtime snack.
  • lpeterson
    lpeterson Posts: 36
    Toothpaste. Once I brush my teeth I no longer want any food.
  • enterdanger
    enterdanger Posts: 2,447 Member
    I always have a mug of herbal tea right before bed. Just having something hot is usually satisfying.

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