CHALLENGE FOR APRIL 2015 -- SAY "NO" TO NO LATE NIGHT SNACKING

April 10th:

ME: 2*
LNS: 0

It's 8:00 p.m. and I'm done eating for the night...

April 10
Me: 10*
LNS: 0

I'm in!

Me: 0
LNS: 1

My challenge is I wake up in the middle of the night say Midnight very hungry! Therefore my goal is to have a high protein dinner by 6 pm and nothing else thereafter.

April 10

Me: 2* LNS: 8

BRaye - well done!! Very impressive!! Keep it up.

As for me, we had company for dinner and I forgot all about the challenge. However, once I remembered, I was even worse because I figured the damage was done. So stupid. I woke up during the night with a little stomach ache so no more late night snacking!!

Me: 4
LNS: 6

April 11
Me: 11*
LNS: 0

Last night I "accidentally" ate some of what I was making for my lunch the next day. So that is something I need to do earlier and put away, or just get up in time to prepare a healthy lunch. Today, it's after 8:00 and no snack for me. Calling it.

April 11
Me: 7*
LNS: 4

April 11
Me=3
Lns=0

April 10:
Me: 2*
LNS 0

I was doing so well today despite having brunch at a friend's house. I had a light breakfast and dinner so I felt comfortable with where I was at. I had some strawberries and shortcake for dessert with a dollop of whipped cream. I had went slightly over my caloric intake for the day but considering all the temptations I had during the day, I felt comfortable with where I finished eating for the day.

I often have trouble sleeping at night -- I get restless, toss and turn in bed then "think" if I have "something" it will assuage my hunger and I can get to sleep. It started out innocently enough with a large celery stalk with some cream cheese then went quickly downhill from there. I promised myself that even if I binge eat, I will always record faithfully what I consume. So here's what I ended up eating before I put on the brakes.

1 Large Celery stalk with cream cheese (2 Tbsp.)
1.4 ounces of Roasted Turkey Breast
1 ounce of Planter's Dry Roasted Peanuts
1 ounce Cheez-its
1 ounce Pepperidge Farm Goldfish
1/2 ounce Lay's Potato Chips
1 ounce of Monterey Jack Cheese
1 Trader Joe's Enchanted Cracker
and finally finished up with 5 ounces of Watermelon Cubes.

I felt possessed by something larger than myself and now I feel ashamed of what I just did. Any one of these items is usually enough to satisfy my cravings but I just could not stop tonight.

Any suggestions on stopping this cycle once it starts?

April 11th
ME: 2
LNS: 1*

Jeff

lamlam2013 wrote: »

Another Month -- Another Challenge!!!

"Tired of self-sabotaging by munching after dinner? Upset that you double your in-calories at night? Then it's not just me . To get some help (or inspire us by your good example), please join us in this challenge.

You set what you feel is late night snacking. For example, if you have extra calories left for the day, you can have a snack if it's small. Others decide not to eat at a past a certain time. It's up to you.

We go by the formula:
Me: "number indicating how many evenings you stuck to it"
LNS: "number of times late night snacks won"

Example: Me: 2 - LNS: 0 indicates I won the first two nights.

Some people also add a * to the latest number. In the example, that would be
Me: 2 - LNS: 1*
if LNS won the 3rd night.

It's as simple as that. Or as complicated, as you will discover. Nevertheless, the persistence and good results of some of our "old" members (and some people keep coming back) show that the battle is worthwhile .

Welcome!

I'm happy this challenge is here. I'm visiting my kids and came prepared with my food to stay on track. The binging started. I am nursing bronchial problems so got up not feeling great. I put TV on and viola. It started. I'm afraid to step on the scale. I will take this challenge and be accountable for my actions.
DPU!

Don't pick up! And pray!

mrJRamos2015 wrote: »

I often have trouble sleeping at night -- I get restless, toss and turn in bed then "think" if I have "something" it will assuage my hunger and I can get to sleep. It started out innocently enough with a large celery stalk with some cream cheese then went quickly downhill from there. I promised myself that even if I binge eat, I will always record faithfully what I consume. So here's what I ended up eating before I put on the brakes.

I felt possessed by something larger than myself and now I feel ashamed of what I just did. Any one of these items is usually enough to satisfy my cravings but I just could not stop tonight.

Any suggestions on stopping this cycle once it starts?

Jeff

Hi Jeff,
Fitness is so much a mind game. It sounds like your binging is emotional eating and not just hunger. You need to find a better release of the emotions and stop giving yourself permission to do this. Only you can decide.
Perhaps a workout in the evening. I have been occupying my nights with projects in my garage and basement. They divert my attention and give a good workout at the same time. Build or organize something, use your tools, go for a hike, shoot a basketball.

Hi Jeff, can you try something else to try to help you get to sleep? It sounds like you were doing well until you went to bed. Maybe some relaxation music or look into breathing exercises? I count myself to sleep...breath in while I count to three and exhale while counting to three. Focusing on this makes me fall asleep so quickly as my mind likes to rave with many thoughts!!! I'm not into meditation so this is my own made up nighttime meditation!

I was ten minutes over my cutoff time tonight and woke up from a nap after a crazy day and got possessed by the peanut butter...should have woken up earlier, lol or I suppose I should just have someone hide the peanut butter!

Me: 4
LNS: 1*

April 10:
Me: 2*
LNS 0

Last night was the first night in about a week I DIDN'T snack after 7,

April 12:
ME: 3*
LNS: 1

Thanks for the words of wisdom from all of you. It's true that I have emotional issues around eating so I do need another outlet to channel all that energy. I put on some soft classical music to fall asleep by but last night I went crazy hungry for anything and everything. The only thing that could have made it worse is not measuring everything. When I measure and log it in, it's a reminder to stop the bingeing and I have to make a conscious decision to continue eating. Last night I just would not stop until I realized that I had almost eaten more calories in snacks than the rest of my meals combined. I do need to get rid of the temptations in my household but my partner likes to snack so these things are always around; sometimes I can resist and other times, not so well. Unfortunately, he doesn't eat all that well and exercises minimally due to health issues. I am making our dinners a little more healthy so that's a start and I've stopped having ice cream every night.

I'm determined to meet this challenge for the remainder of the month.

Thanks again for all the support!

Peace,

Jeff