Hungry after 7pm Struggles...
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I dice up cucumber & soak it in white vinegar. For about 30 mins. A crank of fresh ground black pepper/salt. Drain the vinegar. & I have a nice fresh, snack. And all vinegars, help with digestion. It's super low cal, Cukes have vitamins that after ingested, are great for your skin. Its a Win/Win.!!!0
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I have a snack every night! Usually a bowl of cereal0
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Popcorn is my go to, I always have my cup of coffee and a good snack at night, tonight I'll be having some popcorn my coffee and probably a fruit bar ☺️ I stay up late soI always eat at night, definitely just plan for it throughout the day so you have enough calories left for something.0
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I used to wake up at 2 every night and finally I realized it was hunger that woke me as my last meal was around 5 or 5:30 - now around 8:30 I have peanut butter on whole wheat toast with 1/2 banana and sleep like a baby! It works and I have lost weight - I lost 35 pounds 2 years ago (have kept it off), and planned this snack always- this snack also induces a good sleep. Can also put peanut butter and banana on a whole wheat English muffin.
It is included in my daily calories or intake.0 -
I have an incredibly hard time not snacking at night so I normally eat dinner around 9 and then I'll have a 100 calorie snack for dessert.0
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If you have a trader joes around... Their frozen mangos are delicious for a late night snack...especially if you're in the mood for something cold and sweet.0
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Im always hungry around 8.30 and instead of eating I will have warm milk (fat free) with 1tbs of peanut butter (natural if you can)in it, you can also add protein powder or a banana. This is sweet, pretty healthy and filling.0
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If you that hungry then you need to re-evaluate your needs and calories. I know current wisdom says don't eat after 7pm but we are all individuals,and it is what works for us, which will get us to our goal eventually - not current wisdom (!)
Its an individual journey - take what suits you but leave the rest!
Wait, what? There is some little fat fairy that comes around and magically turns calories after 7pm into fat? Wow! That is almost as cool as the gremlins turning evil when they eat after midnight. Make sure you don't take a shower after 7pm either, you could start splitting into multiple people!
/sarcasm
There is no truth to that. Nothing turns into fat unless you have an excess of calories over several days/weeks.0 -
I think the calories near bedtime are evil thing has been debunked already but it is certainly true that most people tend to do the bulk of their snacking later in the evening. These snacks are usually excessive and end up being more calories than people bargained for. Its not so much the timing, its just more that they were not planned for and end up inflating your caloric intake numbers.
Snacking at night is a tough problem to solve. It takes discipline. You can either
a. choose better snacks
b. figure out why you crave calories at that time...may need a bigger supper....may need a smaller supper split in two (one can be the snack)
c. lock yourself in the bedroom and hide the chips
good luck.....i tend to struggle with this exact problem at times.
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If you that hungry then you need to re-evaluate your needs and calories. I know current wisdom says don't eat after 7pm but we are all individuals,and it is what works for us, which will get us to our goal eventually - not current wisdom (!)
Its an individual journey - take what suits you but leave the rest!
Wait, what? There is some little fat fairy that comes around and magically turns calories after 7pm into fat? Wow! That is almost as cool as the gremlins turning evil when they eat after midnight. Make sure you don't take a shower after 7pm either, you could start splitting into multiple people!
/sarcasm
There is no truth to that. Nothing turns into fat unless you have an excess of calories over several days/weeks.
Mogwai... Mogwai turn into gremlins if you feed them after midnight. Much like I turn into one if I smell bourbon... fact.
There's nothing wrong with eating past 7. If you really want a sammich and can stomach that 35c / slice shame bread wonder bread makes, you can make a pretty large sandwich pretty easily.
2 slice 70c
2oz turkey 60c
1 slice swiss 70c.
200
Stack on veggies and some Dijon and you're still under 300.
***edit. I won't use this bread for stuff like burgers or dinner in general unless I'm running really low. I'd much rather have that foam at the mouth, die for more bread.0 -
I have found that if I eat dinner around 6:30-7 and go to bed no later than 10, typically I'm not up late enough to want to snack. It's when I eat dinner early and go to bed later that I find myself feeling hungry and end up snacking.0
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I usually eat a small yogurt parfait. I have 1/2 a cup of plain greek yogurt with small piece of fruit and 1/3 cup of high fiber cereal(kashi)- I love it0
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the things you want for a snack don't sound too bad if they fit your cals. maybe a half sandwich. for healthier options i am loving whole carrots at the moment. i have them with a laughing cow cheese wedge or a spoon of sunflower seed butter for dipping. just a single whole carrot. it takes a while to eat, which makes it more satisfying.0
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I saw on the doctor oz show that u should only eat for a twelve hour period of time. So if u wake up at 7a.m. dont eat after 7p.m. i also talked to a pharmacist that read in a book that 90%of dieting is not eating 4 hours before u go to sleep. I think that number is exaggerated but if ur goal is to loose weight it might actualy be better for u to eat a little bit bigger of a dinner. But im not an expert. Lol.0
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shadowfax_c11 wrote: »If there is room in your calorie budget for a late night snack, do it. I frequently have a little something right before bed. Especially on workout nights when I get home at 10 pm. Eating late but within my calorie budget has not stopped me from loosing weight. I always leave myself a little cushion when I plan my dinner so that I can have that evening snack if want it.
Hi, this is so me!!!!! Late night snacks.0 -
a cup a soup under 100 calories or a small light tin of soup. A small egg white omelette made in a non stick pan with a little green salad with lemon juice dressing, and fresh tomato.or a little bit of tuna and cucumber works for me. All low in calories and take the edge off when u r hungry. Apparently protein better at filling u up than carbs and u need less.0
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a cup a soup under 100 calories or a small light tin of soup. A small egg white omelette made in a non stick pan with a little green salad with lemon juice dressing, and fresh tomato.or a little bit of tuna and cucumber works for me. All low in calories and take the edge off when u r hungry. Apparently protein better at filling u up than carbs and u need less.
I love sweets and coffee
thank you for the info I will keep that in mind 
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Thanks guys these ideas are so good! I never would've thought of half of these things to make0
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Warm v-8 juice depending on your calorie budget...0
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Kale chips and guac0
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Old cheddar & Freybe Pepperoni Damn Hot (gluten free). Best nighttime snack ever. Don't eat the carbs, they'll keep you awake and leave you wanting more at midnight, lol. And the sex (if you don't have kids hanging around) - that solves the snack problem right there. If you are really snackie you can use edible oils, etc...0
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Pre-log your day to include a snack later on at night and try and eat your dinner later on. I've found those to be the biggest help for me to avoid going over my calories for the day. Depending on when I end up having dinner and going to sleep, I sometimes end up not eating my snack.0
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Can anyone recommend a suggestion on this? After 7pm I get so hungry and all I want is cereal or a sandwich or chips... Basically nothing healthy. I'm not to keen on fruits so late either. Help any late night snack recommendations?
Eat more protein for dinner or eat later at night .0 -
Can anyone recommend a suggestion on this? After 7pm I get so hungry and all I want is cereal or a sandwich or chips... Basically nothing healthy. I'm not to keen on fruits so late either. Help any late night snack recommendations?
Just save some calories for after 7 PM and eat whatever you want.0 -
set up your daily intakes to show up as a morning meal, mid morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner, and evening snack, and this way it helps to divide up your calories through out the day and you know what you can have after 7 as an evening snack. Also I like Capt_Apollo suggestion about spreading your meals out a bit and don't even eat dinner till 7.0
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you can eat anything that fits into your daily calories just track it accurately0
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My late night "hunger" isn't really hunger. I just start thinking I want all this junk food. If I brush my teeth or just go to bed earlier, it can help. Lately, I've been eating dinner a little later and then watching tv upstairs in my bedroom instead of in the living room that's right next to the kitchen. I also try drinking water or tea. I struggle with this ALL the time.0
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I make "cocktails" late at night.
1) Water with lemon, lemon stevia drops, frozen blueberries = blueberry lemonade.
2) Pellegrino with mint, lime, and lemon stevia drops = mojito.
3) Lipton decaf cold brew tea, lemon, and lemon stevia drops = Arnold Palmer.
4) Celestial Seasonings decaf green tea with mint cold brewed with cucumbers, mint, and lemon Stevia drops = really good but I don't have a name for it.
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Why not? I understand if eating just before bed disturbs your sleep in some way, but there is no evidence that you can't eat before bed. Bolded statement is just a ridiculous myth.inked_Calimom82 wrote: »I don't eat anything after dinner and that's always around 5:30-6 at the latest! Drink water! It will help u feel fuller. U shouldn't eat anything at least 4 hours before you go to bed.
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inked_Calimom82 wrote: »I don't eat anything after dinner and that's always around 5:30-6 at the latest! Drink water! It will help u feel fuller. U shouldn't eat anything at least 4 hours before you go to bed.
This is not true. Time of day you eat does not matter in terms of weight loss as long as you eat at a deficit. I am a night time eater. I save the majority of my calories for the evening. I typically eat an 800 to 1000 calorie dinner between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. and go to bed an hour later, sometimes less. I've been doing this since last August and have lost 90 pounds. Unless you have a medical condition like acid reflux, there is no reason you can't eat right up until bedtime. Eat on a schedule that works for you.
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