What do you do when you are hungry enough to eat the house?

trusty48 · October 2015

As I write this I'm just about to give in and go over my calories for the day

The problem is that sometimes I get hungry and it keeps me up at night. I don't think it's craving- it's genuine hunger. So I'm going to just do it, get some sleep, and try again tomorrow.

How do you guys deal with the nighttime hunger? Have you found anything that works?

arditarose · October 2015

I eat this before bed:

Protein fluff. This one is caramel cheesecake. About 200 calories. I'm eating a strawberry one as we speak. Super full.

ETA:: I prelog a night time snack. Every morning I think about what I want that night and put it in MFP.

trusty48 · October 2015

arditarose wrote: »

I eat this before bed:

Protein fluff. This one is caramel cheesecake. About 200 calories. I'm eating a strawberry one as we speak. Super full.

ETA:: I prelog a night time snack. Every morning I think about what I want that night and put it in MFP.

This stuff looks amazing- I am definitely going to try it!

arditarose · October 2015

trusty48 wrote: »

arditarose wrote: »

I eat this before bed:

Protein fluff. This one is caramel cheesecake. About 200 calories. I'm eating a strawberry one as we speak. Super full.

ETA:: I prelog a night time snack. Every morning I think about what I want that night and put it in MFP.

This stuff looks amazing- I am definitely going to try it!

Yeah just look up protein fluff recipes and go from there. I use water instead of milk to cut the calories! Hope you like it.

vivmom2014 · October 2015

Is your calorie goal too aggressive? If you're genuinely hungry at night you might want to adjust your calorie intake. Save some for night snacking. There's always sugar free Jello in a pinch - the fruit flavors are 10 calories and the pudding is 60 calories.

arditarose · October 2015

hi135 wrote: »

arditarose wrote: »

I eat this before bed:

Protein fluff. This one is caramel cheesecake. About 200 calories. I'm eating a strawberry one as we speak. Super full.

ETA:: I prelog a night time snack. Every morning I think about what I want that night and put it in MFP.

This looks good, how much sugar in one serving ? Googling and making this tomorrow !!!

I don't track sugar. The basic recipe is casein protein powder, xanthan gum, and water (or milk/liquid of your choice), so you can adjust the "flavor" or type you want based on your micro/macro/calorie needs.

Machka9 · October 2015

I have a bowl of yogurt about an hour before I go to bed. That seems to hold me till morning.

gemdiver00 · October 2015

16-32 oz of water but then I have to get up at night to pee.

Jmgkamp · October 2015

arditarose wrote: »

I eat this before bed:

Protein fluff. This one is caramel cheesecake. About 200 calories. I'm eating a strawberry one as we speak. Super full.

ETA:: I prelog a night time snack. Every morning I think about what I want that night and put it in MFP.

Holy moly does this look good! Researching it now, thank you.

trusty48 · October 2015

vivmom2014 wrote: »

Is your calorie goal too aggressive? If you're genuinely hungry at night you might want to adjust your calorie intake. Save some for night snacking. There's always sugar free Jello in a pinch - the fruit flavors are 10 calories and the pudding is 60 calories.

I think my calories are fine- hunger is just a side effect of dieting

Also- I went out to eat with my parents and ate lunch at a greasy spoon diner. I tried to order something small but still ended up eating 2/3 of my calories before 1 pm. That is something I will need to avoid in the future- it's hard to just get oatmeal or something when everyone around you is eating a big meal.

yummypotroast · October 2015

trusty48 wrote: »

I think my calories are fine- hunger is just a side effect of dieting

It doesn't have to be! If you feel hungry and miserable very often then it's a good idea to increase your calories and lose weight a little more slowly. It's much safer and more sustainable to gradually reduce your caloric intake rather than pursue a low calorie goal too aggressively and end up wanting to quit.

tk_fairy · October 2015

Green tea helps me, chamomile is good as well.

eDonatti · October 2015

I drink tea until I don't feel hungry anymore - but then I do pee 2-3 X at night. But tea works

katieboo93_ · October 2015

I second drinking tea, works for me!

zyxst · October 2015

If I'm hungry enough to eat a house, I obviously haven't gotten enough to eat. Eat something. I've been on this ride many times. Your body is telling you to eat, so eat. Even if you go over your goals for today, you're not going to gain 60# overnight.

PAV8888 · October 2015

What other people have said. Unless you are already targeting 0.5lbs a week, nothing other than impatience is stopping you from accepting a smaller deficit and slower weight loss in exchange for an easier time. This is a game where continuing to play is more important than finishing. And reaching the goal line remains more important than doing so fast.

leahcollett1 · October 2015

green tea is a nightly god send - i also have strawberries with quark ( swetened) and choc shot - divine and thick like cheesecake topping

Francl27 · October 2015

If I'm really that hungry at night I'll have some crackers or pretzels with cheese. If I'm just a bit hungry I jut go to bed hungry (which is pretty much most nights nowadays).

pussingtonp · October 2015

I feel ya, no matter how much I eat I always feel like I need a bedtime snack. I will do some crackers, or rice cakes, or a sleepy time tea. I will then go and brush my teeth and use a "magic berry" flavoured mouthwash. I find the sweet taste in my mouth is enough to stop cravings.