SAY "NO" TO LATE NIGHT SNACKING -- NOVEMBER 2015 CHALLENGE

Welcome to the November challenge!!! Wow...the year will soon be over...where did the time go?!

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!
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  • urloved33
    urloved33 Posts: 3,323 Member
    I am jumping on board
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    I really need to do this...I keep failing miserably!
  • lisa_roberts
    lisa_roberts Posts: 176 Member
    I'm joining we can and we will do this I'm not going to snack after 8. Water only x
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,007 Member
    edited October 2015
    4th month with this thread and I am back! :)

    In October, I maintained my streak right up to 25th then, :( weakened :( for 1 day. Returning with the same goals for November.

    November Goals

    I am leaving the element of choice in here as it seems to help.

    :star: Finish eating by 9pm, 5 days out of 7 days a week
    :star: Finish eating by 10pm, 2 days of my choice out of 7 days a week (I'm upping the element of choice here)
    :star: Post progress here (most important goal)

    :sunglasses: Going for a full 30 day streak in November :sunglasses:
  • CarrieA180
    CarrieA180 Posts: 903 Member
    Great! This challenge has been a huge help with my weight loss. <3

    November Goals:

    - No eating after 7pm!
    - Have a "Me" streak of 29 days out of 30. (I'm going to enjoy Thanksgiving with my family.)

    :)
  • Fearless__mfp
    Fearless__mfp Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in!
  • QueenReemy01
    QueenReemy01 Posts: 2 Member
    I am in !!!
    No snack after 6pm.
    No dinner after 8pm.
  • blackburn23
    blackburn23 Posts: 385 Member
    Okay... I really need this because I am prone to eat late in the evening. So, I am setting my cut off time at 8:00pm. I will allow myself a cup of sugar-free green or black tea and water.
  • mljh1970
    mljh1970 Posts: 61 Member
    I started at the end of October and found it really helped me. My goal is no eating after 7pm except for water and herbal tea. Hoping to meet 6 out of 7 days.
  • lagoscarrie
    lagoscarrie Posts: 183 Member
    I'm in! Since joining MFP, I have discovered that I would never be over my ideal calorie goal if I was not late night snacking! This is a life habit that is going to change. Thanks for the board!
  • mxchana
    mxchana Posts: 666 Member
    edited October 2015
    OK, plan for November: Eating a light dinner no later than 9:30 p.m. (because I work until 9:00 weeknights). Will report in weekly on Sunday morning (my weigh-in day) beginning Nov. 8.
  • GrandmaJackie
    GrandmaJackie Posts: 36,856 Member
    Goals for November
    1. No eating after 8 6/7 days
    2. So far on a 10 day streak!!!!
    3. Be consistent with smart eating even on hubby's days off!
    4. Use fruit as something sweet, when need!!!!!
  • nikilincoln
    nikilincoln Posts: 7 Member
    I'm in!
    No eating after dinner. Eat dinner by 7:00pm. Drink a cup of black tea in the evenings. This is the toughest time of the day for me.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,007 Member
    edited November 2015
    Many thanks to @lamlam2013 for setting up the November thread.

    October Results
    Me: 30*
    LNS: 1
    Streak: 6

    November Goals

    :star: Finish eating by 9pm, 5 days out of 7 days a week
    :star: Finish eating by 10pm, 2 days of my choice out of 7 days a week
    :star: Post progress here (most important goal)

    Be Stong! or7rsgox6vei.jpg Resist the temptation of LNS

  • runhappyfleetfeet
    runhappyfleetfeet Posts: 13 Member
    How do I join the group? New and can't work it out!
  • CarrieA180
    CarrieA180 Posts: 903 Member
    How do I join the group? New and can't work it out!

    After the first night tonight, just post here. Welcome! :)

  • blackburn23
    blackburn23 Posts: 385 Member
    Me: 1
    LNS: 0
    Last night was a struggle with all the left over Halloween candy, but I did not snack after 8pm. Woo-hoo!
  • runhappyfleetfeet
    runhappyfleetfeet Posts: 13 Member
    CarrieA180 wrote: »
    How do I join the group? New and can't work it out!

    After the first night tonight, just post here. Welcome! :)
    OK, thanks! :)


  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    WooHoo...welcome everyone! Let's make November a winning month!!! :D
  • lagoscarrie
    lagoscarrie Posts: 183 Member
    Fresh November start!

    Me: 0
    LNS: 0
    Streak: 0

    Let's go! :)
  • sybabe35
    sybabe35 Posts: 99 Member
    This sounds like a great idea!

    My goals is to not eat after 8PM on work days, and 8:30 PM on non-work days.
    Have water if still hungry after that.

    Thanks for this thread!

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,007 Member
    edited November 2015
    Me: 1*
    LNS: 0
    Streak: 1...(7 overall)

    :star: Welcome to the Newbies! :star:
    :sunglasses: Great to see the returnees! :sunglasses:
  • BingerNoMore
    BingerNoMore Posts: 68 Member
    I'm joining this challenge! My goal is going to be not to eat after 8pm. Me 1 LNS 0
  • WalkerPop
    WalkerPop Posts: 436 Member
    I posted my 10/31 on the October page, but want to commit to my health goals for this month here! This accountability has been a huge help to me since finding the group on 8/2. Thanks @lamlam2013 for keeping it going.

    Here are my November Weekly Goals:
    :star: Daily water goal: Full gallon at least 5 of 7 days per week. …
    :star: Daily sleep goal: Seven hours at least 5 of 7 days per week. …
    :star: Daily walking goal: Exercise-paced walk at least 5 of 7 days per week. …
    :star:Late Night Snacking: Eat nothing after 9 p.m. 6 of 7 days per week. …

    I keep the following reminder in front of me throughout the month. I know most of my LNS was simple impulse action, before engaging my brain! Maybe it will encourage someone else:
    Adults devise a plan and follow it. Children do what feels good. Maturity is the ability to delay pleasure. (Dave Ramsey & others) … Am I adulting or impulsing today? :grin:Great goals aren't achieved on an impulse or a whim!
  • 68myra
    68myra Posts: 975 Member
    YAY! NEW month, fresh start, feeling positive! THANKS IamIam :smile:
    me:1*
    lns:0
    STREAK:1
  • TeamFit1
    TeamFit1 Posts: 7 Member
    I am on board
  • GetMeTo125
    GetMeTo125 Posts: 20 Member
    Me 7
    Lns
    7 day streak
    Tomorrow morning is my first weigh in. I have been on plan for 7 days..very excited to see what the scale will say with a week of no late night snacking !
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    GetMeTo125 wrote: »
    Me 7
    Lns
    7 day streak
    Tomorrow morning is my first weigh in. I have been on plan for 7 days..very excited to see what the scale will say with a week of no late night snacking !

    I think you will be very pleased with the scale! Since I controlled my late night snacking and bingeing Sept 1, I'm down 13 lbs.
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    edited November 2015
    Nov 1

    Me: 1*
    LNS: 0
    Streak: 62 days
  • amycurtisqueen
    amycurtisqueen Posts: 22 Member
    I'm in.