What's a good late night snack?

renae161
renae161 Posts: 334 Member
in Food and Nutrition
What is a good late night snack while trying to lose weight? I've been told don't eat after 8pm and then other's say you can, but it should be something light.
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,556 Member
    You can eat any time you want. Your body doesn't know time.

    Personally, my last snack of the night is usually around 11 pm, and is usually a piece of toast with nutella and honey. :)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,556 Member
    Read this thread ...

    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10484069/eating-after-6pm#latest
  • MeanderingMammal
    MeanderingMammal Posts: 7,866 Member
    Kebab?
  • gojaqs
    gojaqs Posts: 471 Member
    For me, anything that doesn't have caffeine. Although, last night I had coffee ice cream and dropped right to sleep. :)
  • riffraff2112
    riffraff2112 Posts: 1,756 Member
    If it fits in your target, then it doesn't matter. Time is not important. The problem lies in people inability to control themselves later in the day when there are fewer distractions to keep them busy and willpower tends to drop.

    I find spacing meals out helped curb my nighttime munchies. I used to split my traditional dinner in half, eat the second half later in the evening...just kind of helped make me feel satisfied over the long haul without adding calories to my daily total. I don't need to do this anymore, and now I like to have my late night power shake before bed. Just kind of my reward for a hard days work and discipline.

    I will also point out that due to my work schedule, we tend to eat dinner earlier in the evening than most people (430am). This makes it tough for me to not eat late at night. Find a way that allows you to consistently hit your targets. Meal timing is very personal and often overlooked as a way to curb binges.
  • kenyonhaff
    kenyonhaff Posts: 1,377 Member
    Microwave popcorn...be sure it's a variety without a lot of butter. A serving for about 140 calories can be 4.5 CUPS!!!
  • 87sid
    87sid Posts: 67 Member
    Whatever you want. My ultimate fav is a salted caramel pretzel skinny cow ice cream bar. So good!
  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    Whatever fits your calories/macros. I like a dessert type of thing that has a decent amount of protein. Protein fluff, a shake, halo top, some kind of macro friendly baked thingie if I'm not lazy. I also just like a nice cup of hot chocolate with almond milk. I use the "lite" packages and add some unsweetened cocoa powder and a bit of My Protein zero calorie flavor drops.
  • sardelsa
    sardelsa Posts: 9,812 Member
    I like ice cream or popcorn. Skinny Cow or an ice cream sandwich are pretty low cal if I am cutting, or the real stuff if I'm not.
  • cityruss
    cityruss Posts: 2,493 Member
    Anything. Anytime. Anywhere.
  • renae161
    renae161 Posts: 334 Member
    edited December 2016
    I ended up eating some Progressive soup before bed time. But, I am going grocery shopping later today, so I will be sure to pick up some of the stuff you guys have listed. Thank you! :)
  • GottaBurnEmAll
    GottaBurnEmAll Posts: 7,722 Member
    kenyonhaff wrote: »
    Microwave popcorn...be sure it's a variety without a lot of butter. A serving for about 140 calories can be 4.5 CUPS!!!

    I make mine with an air popper, but my favorite snack is popcorn. Always popcorn. I spray it as it comes out the chute with olive oil spray and sprinkle on various things, depending on my mood.
  • renae161
    renae161 Posts: 334 Member
    If I eat popcorn, we have one of those little theater popcorn machines and the popcorn seasonings or if I don't feel like messing with the kernel's, I just buy the stove top ones. If I buy cottage cheese I'm the only one that eats it. I have it with fruit or some kind of flavored chips. As for ice cream the store by my house only sells one kind of skinny cow ice cream which is the caramel chocolate bars.
  • spiriteagle99
    spiriteagle99 Posts: 3,738 Member
    I'll usually eat either a slice of cheese or a glass of milk. That fills me up and has some protein to work on rebuilding muscles. A banana or an apple will also work.
  • cnbbnc
    cnbbnc Posts: 1,267 Member
    Last night I had plain fat free Greek yogurt with a little Splenda sprinkled in to sweeten it. A decent sized serving is just a little over 100 cals and it has a ton of protein.

    I also like baking a quest bar for dessert. It makes 4 "cookies".

    Sugar free jello or pudding cups with cool whip are light too.

    I have Special k chips sometimes. Similar to popcorn in that you get high volume for 120 calories.
  • deannalfisher
    deannalfisher Posts: 5,600 Member
    I have a bowl of cereal (right now it's fruit loops) as I'm sitting in bed
  • SingingSingleTracker
    SingingSingleTracker Posts: 1,866 Member
    renae161 wrote: »
    What is a good late night snack while trying to lose weight? I've been told don't eat after 8pm and then other's say you can, but it should be something light.

    16 ounce ribeye cooked restaurant style in my cast iron skillet...


    ...as long as it meets your CICO equation for the day. B)
  • JanTee19
    JanTee19 Posts: 3 Member
    I like some Fage natural greek yoghurt, some nutella and a chopped up banana thrown in. Or a pack of 4 Belvita biscuits
  • renae161
    renae161 Posts: 334 Member
    I'm vegetarian so meat and jell-o aren't an option for me. But, I get what you mean by eating something with lots of protien in it as a snack. I still have to go grocery shopping in a bit, so I will get some cereal as well. And, I'm not really crazy about nutella, but I'm always up to give something another try.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,556 Member
    renae161 wrote: »
    I'm vegetarian so meat and jell-o aren't an option for me. But, I get what you mean by eating something with lots of protien in it as a snack. I still have to go grocery shopping in a bit, so I will get some cereal as well. And, I'm not really crazy about nutella, but I'm always up to give something another try.

    You don't have to choose something from what we've all mentioned. The point is ... eat whatever YOU like. It doesn't matter. The only thing that matters is that you stay within your calorie limit.
  • KyleGrace8
    KyleGrace8 Posts: 2,205 Member
    I just had apple cinnamon oatmeal as a snack. 160 or an even 200 with almond milk. Satisfies my sweet tooth.
  • renae161
    renae161 Posts: 334 Member
    edited December 2016
    I know that, but if you've seen any of my last posts I do take what other's say into consideration or give something a try I've never had before.
  • Alisonswim46
    Alisonswim46 Posts: 208 Member
    Homemade granola! Oats, nuts, coconut oils, small amount of dried fruit, cinnamon, vanilla extract, honey and salt. So good on a bit of plain Greek yogurt.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,556 Member
    edited December 2016
    renae161 wrote: »
    I know that, but if you've seen any of my last posts I do take what other's say into consideration or give something a try I've never had before.

    Sure, trying new things can be fun. But just know that what we've suggested isn't necessarily going to help you lose weight or get stronger or whatever.

    I suggested the nutella and honey on toast because I like nutella and honey on toast. It is not exactly the most healthy thing out there. In fact, I probably shouldn't have it as often as I do ... it's doing me no favours with regard to losing the last couple kg. But I have it because I like it.
  • renae161
    renae161 Posts: 334 Member
    Even if something is bad for you, I'd still probably try it. If I don't like it I won't add it to the things I already eat. I don't really know if there's anything I eat too much of that is not good for me. Maybe pasta's, but it's not an everday thing. And, as far as me losing weight goes. I've already lost some weight and am on the right track. I've still got a little bit of weight to lose left, but not nearly as much as before. I really need to be exercising a bit more than I already am and drinking more liquids. It's just been raining here a lot so I'm not able to get on the trails like I want. I've also already switched doctor's to a better one, so if I need more help I can ask her to give me a referral to a better nutritionist than my old one.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,556 Member
    The late night snack for me, and it would appear for a few people here, is the bonus snack. At the end of the day, we tally everything up and realise that we've got an extra 200 calories or something. WooHoo! Time to break out the indulgence snack. :)
  • Evamutt
    Evamutt Posts: 2,696 Member
    I've been snacking on different flavors of rice cakes.(new thing for me) Sometime on the sweet ones I spread some welches apple cinnamon fruit spread and or p butter
  • renae161
    renae161 Posts: 334 Member
    I'm not sure what I would eat as an indulgence snack. Maybe zeppole's, but I don't know how many calories are in them.

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