NIGHT SNACKING......ANY TIPS?

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nicolemac
nicolemac Posts: 16 Member
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I THINK ONE OF MY BIGGEST PROBLEMS IS SNACKING AT NIGHT, MOST TIMES I HAVE A BOWL OF CEREAL BEFORE I GO TO BED, THIS IS GOING TO BE MY BIGGEST HABBIT TO BREAK, ANY SUGGESTIONS??

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  • nicolemac
    nicolemac Posts: 16 Member
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    I THINK ONE OF MY BIGGEST PROBLEMS IS SNACKING AT NIGHT, MOST TIMES I HAVE A BOWL OF CEREAL BEFORE I GO TO BED, THIS IS GOING TO BE MY BIGGEST HABBIT TO BREAK, ANY SUGGESTIONS??
  • finallyproud
    finallyproud Posts: 154 Member
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    Set yourself a cut off time and try to stick to it. I have the same problem and just recently set one for myself. But if your gonna snack make it something low on calories. I like Pringles Light..you can eat like 14 chips for only 70 calories. Also drink lots of water it will help you feel full.
  • nicolemac
    nicolemac Posts: 16 Member
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    WELL, TONIGHT, IM REALLY TRYING NOT TO HAVE A SNACK, AND SO FAR...BITING AT THE NAILS!! I THINK IT IS MORE MIND OVER MATTER. LIKE I SAID, CEREAL IS MY THING, BUT IF I DONT HAVE THAT, I FIND MYSELF WONDERING TO SOMETHING ELSE.
  • jodi7cky
    jodi7cky Posts: 2
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    Try just drinking skim milk instead of having cereal in milk. The milk is really good for you and helps with burning fat as long as it is skim. Just a thought good luck though. My bad time is in the late mornings.
  • MisoSoup79
    MisoSoup79 Posts: 517
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    If you still have calories left that you can eat, why not? I personally see nothing wrong with eating before bed, in fact it helps me sleep better when I do it! Contrary to popular belief, eating before bed doesn't mean the food automatically gets converted to fat. You still burn calories while you're sleeping. If it's a problem for you, set aside calories specifically for your night snack and enjoy it.
  • saudade09
    saudade09 Posts: 3
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    Try drinking an herbal tea with estivia or agave sweetener. I am a huge snacker as well. I try to eat dinner no later then 6:30 pm. My cup of tea by 8 pm. I am normally in bed by 10 pm. Hang in there. Good luck!
  • Phoenixflame
    Phoenixflame Posts: 560 Member
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    I'm a night owl, so late night snacks are part of my lifestyle. However, I am in control of them--no late night ice cream binges. Here are my favorite late night snacks:

    - Dark chocolate
    - Almonds
    - Cocoa
    - FroYo
    - Cottage cheese

    I sleep better with something in my tummy, and my snacks never put me over my allotted calories. However, I have heard that insulin spikes caused by simple carbs can interfere with that chemical in your body that helps weight loss...so I try not to get too carb-heavy...or at least balance it with protein.

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