Late night cravings
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juliekay0824
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Hello everyone I'm julie
So I've decided to loose weight this year and I've been doing great since the new year (2 weeks now). I've lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks. I've been meeting my calorie goals almost everyday but my struggle is I get really hungry about 2-3 hours after I eat dinner. I know that I'm not supposed to eat 3 hours before I go to bed.. But sometimes I can't help it and I eat a snack. How can I stop these night cravings? Help?
So I've decided to loose weight this year and I've been doing great since the new year (2 weeks now). I've lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks. I've been meeting my calorie goals almost everyday but my struggle is I get really hungry about 2-3 hours after I eat dinner. I know that I'm not supposed to eat 3 hours before I go to bed.. But sometimes I can't help it and I eat a snack. How can I stop these night cravings? Help?
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When eating and logging your meals, try to leave some extra calories at the end of the day for a snack. There is nothing wrong late night snacking as long as it fits in your calorie allotment
BTW Good job on losing your first 4 pounds!!0 -
Thank you!0
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juliekay0824 wrote: »Hello everyone I'm julie
So I've decided to loose weight this year and I've been doing great since the new year (2 weeks now). I've lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks. I've been meeting my calorie goals almost everyday but my struggle is I get really hungry about 2-3 hours after I eat dinner. I know that I'm not supposed to eat 3 hours before I go to bed.. But sometimes I can't help it and I eat a snack. How can I stop these night cravings? Help?
Why aren't you supposed to eat then? Is it because you have problem sleeping or because of the myth you shouldn't eat before bed? If its because of the myth, there is absolutely nothing wrong with eating before bed.0 -
I leave about 200 calories to use at the end of the day. It's the only way I can do it. I lost about 50 lbs but have recently put about 15 back on and am back to it actively working on getting it back off and yep...that includes leaving room for the late night munchies.0
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Try drinking more water throughout the day, and if you can, more water after dinner, too. Or maybe a hot cup of tea might help?0
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juliekay0824 wrote: »Thank you!juliekay0824 wrote: »Thank you!juliekay0824 wrote: »Hello everyone I'm julie
So I've decided to loose weight this year and I've been doing great since the new year (2 weeks now). I've lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks. I've been meeting my calorie goals almost everyday but my struggle is I get really hungry about 2-3 hours after I eat dinner. I know that I'm not supposed to eat 3 hours before I go to bed.. But sometimes I can't help it and I eat a snack. How can I stop these night cravings? Help?
Why aren't you supposed to eat then? Is it because you have problem sleeping or because of the myth you shouldn't eat before bed? If its because of the myth, there is absolutely nothing wrong with eating before bed.
I'm ok with my sleeping but I don't eat at night because my metabolism is slower at night.
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I will try to drink more water... Thanks0
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juliekay0824 wrote: »juliekay0824 wrote: »Thank you!juliekay0824 wrote: »Thank you!juliekay0824 wrote: »Hello everyone I'm julie
So I've decided to loose weight this year and I've been doing great since the new year (2 weeks now). I've lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks. I've been meeting my calorie goals almost everyday but my struggle is I get really hungry about 2-3 hours after I eat dinner. I know that I'm not supposed to eat 3 hours before I go to bed.. But sometimes I can't help it and I eat a snack. How can I stop these night cravings? Help?
Why aren't you supposed to eat then? Is it because you have problem sleeping or because of the myth you shouldn't eat before bed? If its because of the myth, there is absolutely nothing wrong with eating before bed.
I'm ok with my sleeping but I don't eat at night because my metabolism is slower at night.
Metabolism does not slow down in the evening. This is a myth.0 -
I found weight watchers hot chocolate the other day lol only bout 35 calories if you just add hot water. Keeps my chocolate cravings away.
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juliekay0824 wrote: »Hello everyone I'm julie
So I've decided to loose weight this year and I've been doing great since the new year (2 weeks now). I've lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks. I've been meeting my calorie goals almost everyday but my struggle is I get really hungry about 2-3 hours after I eat dinner. I know that I'm not supposed to eat 3 hours before I go to bed.. But sometimes I can't help it and I eat a snack. How can I stop these night cravings? Help?
Why aren't you supposed to eat then? Is it because you have problem sleeping or because of the myth you shouldn't eat before bed? If its because of the myth, there is absolutely nothing wrong with eating before bed.
we only burn about 65 calories per hour while sleeping, digestion slows down considerably. its not a myth its science
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juliekay0824 wrote: »Hello everyone I'm julie
So I've decided to loose weight this year and I've been doing great since the new year (2 weeks now). I've lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks. I've been meeting my calorie goals almost everyday but my struggle is I get really hungry about 2-3 hours after I eat dinner. I know that I'm not supposed to eat 3 hours before I go to bed.. But sometimes I can't help it and I eat a snack. How can I stop these night cravings? Help?
Why aren't you supposed to eat then? Is it because you have problem sleeping or because of the myth you shouldn't eat before bed? If its because of the myth, there is absolutely nothing wrong with eating before bed.
we only burn about 65 calories per hour while sleeping, digestion slows down considerably. its not a myth its science
Stop talking about things you don't understand. 24 hrs energy balance is all that matters, not the time of day you eat
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Thanks guys for your opinions0
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juliekay0824 wrote: »Hello everyone I'm julie
So I've decided to loose weight this year and I've been doing great since the new year (2 weeks now). I've lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks. I've been meeting my calorie goals almost everyday but my struggle is I get really hungry about 2-3 hours after I eat dinner. I know that I'm not supposed to eat 3 hours before I go to bed.. But sometimes I can't help it and I eat a snack. How can I stop these night cravings? Help?
It's awesome to hear that you're changing to a healthy lifestyle. I'd suggest drinking at least a gallon of water a day. I did that and I'm up to 2 gallons a day. It really helps keep me full when I'm not eating. However, when I am in need of a snack (late at night) I go to the freezer and get some frozen fruit, mainly blueberries. I remember reading somewhere that it's good to eat something cold because your body has to work to turn it to your body's temperature. So you can snack with no regrets!
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juliekay0824 wrote: »juliekay0824 wrote: »Thank you!juliekay0824 wrote: »Thank you!juliekay0824 wrote: »Hello everyone I'm julie
So I've decided to loose weight this year and I've been doing great since the new year (2 weeks now). I've lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks. I've been meeting my calorie goals almost everyday but my struggle is I get really hungry about 2-3 hours after I eat dinner. I know that I'm not supposed to eat 3 hours before I go to bed.. But sometimes I can't help it and I eat a snack. How can I stop these night cravings? Help?
Why aren't you supposed to eat then? Is it because you have problem sleeping or because of the myth you shouldn't eat before bed? If its because of the myth, there is absolutely nothing wrong with eating before bed.
I'm ok with my sleeping but I don't eat at night because my metabolism is slower at night.
Nope. That would be a myth.0 -
Try a casein protein shake as a pre bed snack/meal. Elite makes some tasty ones, cinnamon bun, peanut butter vanilla, etc... Slow digesting, filling, and could be made to fit your macros.0
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save yourself some room for something like a casein shake. Slow Digesting protein or like Try peanut butter Fats burn slow 0
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I have been giving in to a cup or two of air popped popcorn to make the late night munchies go away. Only 30-35 calories per cup0
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Unclewigging wrote: »Try a casein protein shake as a pre bed snack/meal. Elite makes some tasty ones, cinnamon bun, peanut butter vanilla, etc... Slow digesting, filling, and could be made to fit your macros.
Sounds great. Where can I buy those
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juliekay0824 wrote: »Hello everyone I'm julie
So I've decided to loose weight this year and I've been doing great since the new year (2 weeks now). I've lost 4 pounds in 2 weeks. I've been meeting my calorie goals almost everyday but my struggle is I get really hungry about 2-3 hours after I eat dinner. I know that I'm not supposed to eat 3 hours before I go to bed.. But sometimes I can't help it and I eat a snack. How can I stop these night cravings? Help?
It's awesome to hear that you're changing to a healthy lifestyle. I'd suggest drinking at least a gallon of water a day. I did that and I'm up to 2 gallons a day. It really helps keep me full when I'm not eating. However, when I am in need of a snack (late at night) I go to the freezer and get some frozen fruit, mainly blueberries. I remember reading somewhere that it's good to eat something cold because your body has to work to turn it to your body's temperature. So you can snack with no regrets!
Thanks. I'm really going to start drinking more water. That seems to help a lot of people. I just get so busy at work and at home with taking care of my family that I forget to drink water
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Have a big veggie salad with 2 Tbsp of lite dressing at night. This works well for me in terms of satisfaction, and the vitamins and fiber are good for you.
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