Before Bed - Something Sweet

Meal timing is irrelevant in weight loss (as is low carb unless you have certain health conditions, but that's another topic...). Anyway, I honestly don't know about carbs and chocolate, but I find a few squares of a high-quality chocolate to be particularly satisfying if I want a small something sweet. Also, someone else said Greek yogurt, which is pretty yummy (and high in protein!)

You could try making hot chocolate with unsweetened cocoa powder, hot water, a small amount of milk (your choice, I use soy milk) and then a sweetener of your choice (I use Hermestas low GI granulated sweetener). The way I make it is about 40 calories with 2 grams of carbs. I find that sipping on hot chocolate at night while I watch a movie or tv helps keep me from reaching for snacks.

Dannilee2013 wrote: »

maidentl wrote: »

Are you on a low carb diet or do you just think you're not supposed to eat carbs at night?

I am not on a low carb diet, but I have always found that eating carbs at night stops me from losing. Even though I am within my daily calories. May not be the same for everyone but it keeps the weight on me. The moment I swap to low carb or protein at night (having the same calories), I lose again.

There is no way carbs stop a person from losing weight/fat, or even gaining weight/fat, but what they do cause is water retention. Water retention is temporary.

Dannilee2013 wrote: »

Hi

I like to save some of my calorie so that I can have something before bed. I know some people say it's best not to eat before bed, but I feel as long as I am within my daily calories it's fine. Do you agree?

Does anyone have any suggestions for something SWEET, never fancy savory at night. That isn't high in carbs. I normally have between 200-300 calories.

Also how many grams of carbs is considered low carb, suitable before bed?

I know I could have a protein shake but I don't like them also protein keeps me awake.

Thanks
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Yes, how many carbs is considered low carb? According to this, for 200 calories, anywhere under 22.5 - 32.5 carbs to much, much lower.

http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/150-carbs-per-day-still-considered-low-carb-7754.html

According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, carbohydrates should make up 45 to 65 percent of a person's total daily calorie intake. Any amount less than this could be considered low carb. For someone consuming 2,000 calories a day, this is about 225 to 325 grams of carbohydrates per day. Most low-carb diets limit carbohydrate intake to between 50 to 150 grams per day, depending on the diet.

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My go to dessert in the evenings is a Fiber One brownie (my personal fave is the Mint Chocolate) warmed up in the microwave for 10 seconds then topped with 1/2 cup edy's slow churned vanilla. You could always swap the ice cream for a sugar free ice cream and the fiber one brownies are around 17 g of carbs with 5 g of fiber.

I also love the strawberry cheesecake jello temptations, Ghirardelli dark chocolate, outshine fruit popsicles and peanut M&M's, but depending on your carb goals, those may not work.

I am an evening sweets eater and tried the low carb thing for a while. Swapped out my favorite treats for lower carb options, but it was just never the same. So, I started eating my sweets again just in moderation and I fit them into my daily calorie goals.

I have a square of 90% dark chocolate if I need a treat. Sometimes with a spoon of almond butter. Ever since doing the 21dsd back in December, I don't crave sweets or "carbs".

Sophiasmomma wrote: »

i have a tough time eating ice cream when my kids have theirs at night... they are all so satisified on one small scoop in a cone while I could eat the contianer so I have turned to greek yogurt cups. Not low carb but its 160 cals and I add 2 tbsp of light cool whip for 200 cals. and bonus is 10-15 gr of protein depending on the brand

I can't do ice cream out of a container and keep servings in check. i have zero self control. it's just something i know about myself. that and pizza, so i don't keep it around. i get skinny cow bars instead, they're wonderful and very satisfying!