Saving calories for night snacks??

katie2400
katie2400 Posts: 78 Member
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
Do you save any calories to have night snacks? What are you eating later at night??

I've been eating these sweet seed bars, which probably isn't the best choice!
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  • maccarossi1
    maccarossi1 Posts: 58 Member
    Not so much for night snacks but I find myself banking calories through the week for times when I know I'll be going out on a weekend to a restaurant or to a bar/club for a few beers.
  • belimawr
    belimawr Posts: 1,155 Member
    Oh man I love those bars, and I made the mistake of looking at the nutritional info once.

    If I have leftover, I usually have some peanut butter or mixed nuts.
  • BodyByButter
    BodyByButter Posts: 563 Member
    I budget an actual small meal into my day, usually around 8:00. Most days I take a 100 calorie English muffin, 1/4 cup Egg beaters and a slice of cheese (similar to an Egg Mcmuffin) and have it with a glass of milk.
  • JossFit
    JossFit Posts: 588 Member
    Nutrient timing is nowhere near as important as overall calorie intake, and then macronutrient breakdown.

    If it fits into your calories/macros, eat the little treats that you want to have.
  • owensryan57
    owensryan57 Posts: 1
    Get some casein protein. The Optimum Nutrition one is only 120 calories and it's a slow digesting protein that will keep you full longer and will keep your insulin from spiking so you'll be less likely to store calories as fat.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I suppose...I never though of it as "saving" them...that's just how I planned my days to hit my calorie goals.
  • terricherry2
    terricherry2 Posts: 222 Member
    Hella yes! Already mentally logged my run tonight and I'll have enough workout calories for some Ben and Jerry's later! I just don't have snacks so late that I still feel full when I go to bed.
  • DeliVibes
    DeliVibes Posts: 67 Member
    I try have something healthy that will fit in with my macros.
    For example: if I'm short on protein that day I might make myself scrambled eggs
  • MaryCS62
    MaryCS62 Posts: 266 Member
    DeliVibes wrote: »
    I try have something healthy that will fit in with my macros.
    For example: if I'm short on protein that day I might make myself scrambled eggs
    That's the problem I've had the last few nights. I'm trying to keep my carbs @ 45% (diabetic, trying to get off medication),P30%,F25% but my go to late night snack is the 100 cal popcorn bag, which at least has fiber, but I'm usually a little low on Fat & Protein at the end of the day. I ended up having a small serving of pistachios (more fat/protein than carbs). I would feel silly scrambling an egg @ 9pm though, if it wasn't for my breakfast the next day! :)
  • Jruzer
    Jruzer Posts: 3,501 Member
    cwolfman13 wrote: »
    I suppose...I never though of it as "saving" them...that's just how I planned my days to hit my calorie goals.

    Agreed. I eat about half of my calories between about 10 PM and midnight.
  • SilverRose89
    SilverRose89 Posts: 447 Member
    katie2400 wrote: »
    Do you save any calories to have night snacks? What are you eating later at night??

    Yep! I eat all sorts really, whatever fits. Often a bowl of cereal :smile:
  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    I always budget my calories for a bowl of goodness at night.

    Usually chocolate and nut butters.
  • malibu927
    malibu927 Posts: 17,562 Member
    I save for something every night. Ice cream/gelato, graham crackers with cream cheese, or a few pieces of chocolate.
  • katie2400
    katie2400 Posts: 78 Member
    Thanks everyone!
  • hesn92
    hesn92 Posts: 5,966 Member
    No I don't. Dinner is usually the last thing I eat, but I also usually eat around 7pm.
  • hardeepmakkar
    hardeepmakkar Posts: 14
    As Long as u'r hitting your macros , its fine. but try keeping it healthy . opt for healthy fats or a more protein based snack.
  • arditarose
    arditarose Posts: 15,573 Member
    I eat a second dinner or a snack every night. Second dinner can be eggs and toast. Snacks include: popcorn, chocolate, pops chips, frozen yogurt/ice cream/gelato, toast with laughing cow cheese or pb2/peanut butter. Usually within the 200-400 calorie range.
  • markja
    markja Posts: 270 Member
    I always leave some room in the calorie budget for a late snack. My fave is non-fat yogurt as a base, because of the protein. If I feel in a savory mood, I'll add to some hot cereal with salt pepper and spices. If I want sweet, in go the sliced peaches and cold cereal. Either way, it's about 250 calories.
  • errollmaclean
    errollmaclean Posts: 562 Member
    I always have an after dinner snack. I just make it fit my calories and macros. If it fits, there's no reason not to enjoy treats :)


  • noaddedsugarx
    noaddedsugarx Posts: 169 Member
    I save up most of my calories for the night time! I have a black coffee for breakfast, a small lunch, snack around 4pm before dinner at 7. I usually have chocolate/something sweet around 10pm right before bed otherwise I don't feel satisfied without my sweet treat late at night. Going to bed hungry would be my worst nightmare!
  • _lyndseybrooke_
    _lyndseybrooke_ Posts: 2,561 Member
    I don't "save" them for this purpose, but I have dessert (almost always chocolate) every single night. That's how it's planned out ahead of time. If it fits my macros, it's fair game.
  • obscuremusicreference
    obscuremusicreference Posts: 1,320 Member
    I always eat a small meal. Yesterday I planned to eat at maintenance and I swear I looked forward to my scrambled eggs on toast with cheese all day.
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    No, because I usually eat dinner quite late, but there's nothing wrong with it if it works for you.
  • JM1481
    JM1481 Posts: 88 Member
    I save for snacks. Snacks are important to me. Usually apples and popcorn are what I snuggle up with to watch a show or two in the evening. Like others said, you gotta find what works for you. As long a you are meeting your nutritional goals for the most part, save for all the snack you need!
  • jcim1ru
    jcim1ru Posts: 40 Member
    Nope - snacks for me lead to more snacks and more snacks. I eat when it's meal time. I focus on eating and enjoying it and haven't wanted or needed snacks since I made the rule that they don't exist in my life.
  • Mouse_Potato
    Mouse_Potato Posts: 1,512 Member
    Cheese and crackers. A handful of pistachios. And wine. Always wine.
  • Schenjena
    Schenjena Posts: 7 Member
    I plan for a mid-afternoon snack. Seems to prevent me from overeating when I walk in the door. I don't eat after dinner. I try to go to bed early if I am in a snacking mode.
  • tmorm
    tmorm Posts: 32 Member
    I like to save enough kj's to have a couple of squares of Lindt chocolate at night (every couple of days or so), the lime zest or sea salt caramel...delish! makes me not binge if I can fit a small treat into my daily kj's every couple of days :)
  • mkakids
    mkakids Posts: 1,913 Member
    I eat most of my calories between 4 and 10pm. I stick to around 1800 a day, and usually have 1000-1200 left at 4.
  • chrisdraper90
    chrisdraper90 Posts: 2 Member
    Always.
    I eat about 60-70% of my calories at night.
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