NO LATE NIGHT SNACKING CHALLENGE-- FEB 2021
lamlamsmakeover
Posts: 6,574 Member
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If you haven't seen this challenge before, let me brief you about it:
We started this thinking: "Looks like I'm self-sabotaging by munching/bingeing after dinner" or "Mhmm... I'm kinda doubling my in-calories at night".
What you have to do to change the way you feel about your eating at night:
- decide what late night snacking means to you (could be either bingeing, if you're inclined to it or simply eating anything at all after a certain time; some may find that having a healthy snack after dinner is perfectly alright and be upset only when they go overboard)
- report in the thread. We post by the formula:
Me: X vs. LNS: Y,
where X is "how many evenings you stuck to it" and Y "the times late night snacks won". You may want to also add a * to the latest number. Feel free to also post streaks of how many days (in a row) you've managed to be free of late night snacking
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!
Have I touched a cord? Then: You are welcome!
We started this thinking: "Looks like I'm self-sabotaging by munching/bingeing after dinner" or "Mhmm... I'm kinda doubling my in-calories at night".
What you have to do to change the way you feel about your eating at night:
- decide what late night snacking means to you (could be either bingeing, if you're inclined to it or simply eating anything at all after a certain time; some may find that having a healthy snack after dinner is perfectly alright and be upset only when they go overboard)
- report in the thread. We post by the formula:
Me: X vs. LNS: Y,
where X is "how many evenings you stuck to it" and Y "the times late night snacks won". You may want to also add a * to the latest number. Feel free to also post streaks of how many days (in a row) you've managed to be free of late night snacking
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!
Have I touched a cord? Then: You are welcome!
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Thank uou0
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I'm here! We can do this!!!!2
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I'm here for this, thank you for posting!1
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Thank you for keeping this challenge going!2
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This is great! Joining the challenge, and aiming for 21/28 days of success with this for the month! Trying to break through a plateau and this may be just what I need to get through it.2
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Thanks for posting this challenge up, this is just what I need. I struggle a lot with late night snacking, especially after quitting smoking a few years back. I'm in!1
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lamlamsmakeover wrote: »change the way you feel about your eating at night:
Thank you for keeping the Challenge going.
My January diet program wouldn't have gone as well as it did if it weren't for the January No LNS Challenge.
Amanda
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My February LNS rule - No consuming of calories between 8 PM & 6 AM. January: 75%, Best: 81%
Me: 1*
LNS: 0
Streak: 1
Day one is done... next challenge!2 -
Welcome!
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Feb 1
Me: 1*
LNS: 0
Streak: 2
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Me:1
LNS:0
My rule is no eating after 7:45 Sunday-Thursday and 8:30 Friday-Saturday.
This challenge has been tremendously helpful to me. ESP when I see my hubby snacking and he insists I have a little too. I can’t because it’s too late!4 -
Me: 1
LNS: 0
Amanda
Let's kick butt this month!1 -
Me: 1
LNS: 0
Strong start so far 🤣1 -
Me: 1
LNS: 0
Streak +31 -
Me1
Lns01 -
Me: 0
LNS: 1 (cheese and cracker won the match)2 -
No eating after 8pm every day but if my net calories are too low after hockey some nights, I'm ok with having something small that fits my macro goals.
Me: 1
LNS: 02 -
Me 1
LNS 01 -
My February LNS rule - No consuming of calories between 8 PM & 6 AM. January: 75%, Best: 81%
Me: 2*
LNS: 0
Streak: 2
I think I'm finally getting a groove on this stuff! Win!3 -
Mewlingstork wrote: »No eating after 8pm every day but if my net calories are too low after hockey some nights, I'm ok with having something small that fits my macro goals.
Me: 1
LNS: 0
For times like this it helps to keep in mind the reason behind the LNS - to avoid adding extra calories you don't need. If your net calories are too low, to stay healthy you need to break the LNS rule. And your health is more important than any rule.1 -
feliciaboots wrote: »Mewlingstork wrote: »No eating after 8pm every day but if my net calories are too low after hockey some nights, I'm ok with having something small that fits my macro goals.
Me: 1
LNS: 0
For times like this it helps to keep in mind the reason behind the LNS - to avoid adding extra calories you don't need. If your net calories are too low, to stay healthy you need to break the LNS rule. And your health is more important than any rule.
Thank you for your support, I agree! Last month I had moments where I struggled between my LNS 'rule' and net calories. I've never been one to do much undereating (I am here to lose weight, after all!) but I also understand the nature of the guesstimate factor of exercise calories. I have been aiming for a happy balance and eat back about half of the exercise calories. It's been working so far!
Edited because I messed up the quote1 -
Me:2
LNS:0
Streak:21 -
Me: 1
LNS: 0
Streak 11 -
Me: 2
LNS: 0
Amanda
What's your trigger food?
When I was snacking a lot at night, I used to eat a bunch of the Snyders Pretzel pieces honey mustard.
Hubby bought a huge BJs size bag of it, and it felt like it was my crack. I physically had to move away from it.
I'm going to bed early; already brushed my teeth and put in my night-time mouth guard.
Tomorrow's another day.1 -
Me: 2
LNS: 01 -
Me: 2
LNS: 0
Streak: 21 -
Me: 2
LNS: 0
Streak +41 -
Me2
Lns01 -
My February LNS rule - No consuming of calories between 8 PM & 6 AM. January: 75%, Best: 81%
Me: 3*
LNS: 0
Streak: 3
Yesterday was a really good day - got the all clear from my doctor in my annual checkup, ran 3.5 miles (first time in a good six months) and didn't go crazy on the food! PLUS I'm down like 5 lbs from the beginning of the year!3 -
Me 1
LNS 10
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