EVENING ~ Please share tips to stay on track in evening (after dinner - before bed)
TheJourneybyT
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Tips, Suggestions, Idea's ~ how to stay on track after dinner to bedtime
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One tip would be to have a plan and follow your plan. If you get off track then evaluate and plan again
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I was reading an article on nutrition and it said coconut milk ice cream is better for you so what I do at night is 1/2cup ice cream, some Walden Farms caramel sauce (zero cal zero sugar) some chopped almonds and a squirt of whipped cream. Feels like heaven in your mouth! Only 165 cal. Also on a "bad day" I'll eat a Werthers sugar free candy and it seems to curb sweet tooth. 5 pieces is 20 cal. Someone also recommended brushing your teeth. Who wants to eat with the taste of toothpaste in your mouth?0
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Kheinl ~ What store is Walden Farms products found?0
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I know some people who drink a hot tea in between dinner and bed time.0
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I make sure I save calories for an evening snack. I will definitely look for coconut ice cream...thanks for the tip!!! I'm not sure where I would find the sauce in Canada but will look for some. If not will find something.0
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A favorite of mine in the evening is also a cup of decaf chai tea made with unsweetened almond or almond coconut milk.0
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Sounds good, I'll have to try the tips too! Walden Farms products are at Albertson's in my area (thanks Kheinl). No carbs, No sugar, No calories - I'm going to try them... chocolate sauce, caramel sauce and more. I heard another tip today... if you're craving something sweet - drizzle a pinch of salt on a piece of fruit. I would need to plan for that fruit due to the high carb (raises blood sugar).0
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I've been doing reading about 'cleaner' eating. I'm really trying to cut out sugar and processed foods. I saw a quote somewhere, "If you're not hungry enough to choose an apple, you probably aren't hungry. " For some reason this has really helped me.0
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Hey everyone! I bought Stevia in the raw (the bag,no packets) on the back was recipe for blueberry pie...70 calories!!! So I made one and it was really good. Still too low on carbs and too much protein and fat. I've gotta figure how to balance so I'm within goal. I'm under on calories and don't really know how it works yet.0
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I will drink decaf herbal tea at night, make a simple smoothie (1 cup almond or coconut milk) with 1/2 cup frozen fruit and maybe some kale, or eat an orange or apple. I also use a Soda Stream to make seltzer water --- drinking bubbly water seems to help me on days when I am tired (and am more prone to "cheat").
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I also found these mini rice cakes at Ralph's (Kroger) with caramel. Really good as rice cakes go0
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I have eaten the whole bag of those caramel rice cakes in my past, so good.0
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I try to make sure that I have enough calories left for a treat - if I don't I just do without. I am one of those people that HAS to have a sweet after dinner, so I am pretty careful though!!
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I definitely plan for treats. I know I won't give up goodies. I love baking anything from scratch. I feel planning is the key.0
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I agree ladies, planning for treats is a great strategy, savor it! I save my treat for fruit (being diabetic it is a better choice then a dessert). However, I believe I can have anything. I pair up fruit/dessert (high sugar) with protein and/or fiber to stop the glucose "spike".0
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Ya, I can't have those yummy rice cakes in my house --- at least not now.
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Funny, how different we all are in some ways. I don't care for the rice cakes at all. Now chocolate, there's another story.0
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I agree mare, we are all different. I really don't like chocolate, sweet creamy desserts, biscuits, most cakes etc - cheese however (most types as long as its not reduced fat) is a completely different matter, and as for wine ...0
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Ooh, chocolate!! And bread, and ice cream too. Actually, there are a lot of things that could tempt me! That is why I try to save up for them - so I don't feel deprived.0
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mmm, I do love cheese and wine! Golly, how did I get fat, lol!0
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Did someone say chocolate?
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I did really well today and have enough calories left over (479) to have half a chocolate chocolate chip cookie and milk! I bought this bakery cookie knowing I would be halving it and having it for me treat at least twice. I contemplated fourths, but really...
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good job bethlauren0
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Yeah I love breakfast. Who doesn't love bacon?? I refuse to eat that turkey stuff. I'll give up a whole snack if I have to. Don't have it that often but when I do, I'm gonna enjoy it!0
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I love bacon, and I also eat turkey bacon. I buy Hormel precooked bacon in a bag at Sam's. 25 calories for a tablespoon. It makes it so easy. I usually have one egg (70), one tablespoon of bacon (25), and one tablespoon of shredded cheese (44), and I am actually satisfied for several hours. Now that I know hash browns are only 70 calories I will buy them and add them too.0
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I find that if I have protein at breakfast, I stay fuller, then I am less likely to over do it the rest of the day. I am bad about late night snacks. try to get a little fat and protein in then and a bit of sugar - nuts and dried fruit.0
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Hi everyone!! Just started back and hoping that I can stick to it this time!! My favorite night time treat is the sugar free pudding made with fat free fair life milk which is high in protein....with the two combined it's only 80 calls for a satisfying snack....oh and a little whip on top;)0
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Hey just joined the group today! Loving the night time snack ideas.. its the hardest time for me! I end up going to bed early sometimes because I cant control myself!! Its just so hard for me. I do try to save calories for the evening though. Planning makes all the difference! Moving away from the kitchen is key for me, but it doesn't always work! Thanks again and I look forward to more posts in this group! Nancy0
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