NO LATE NIGHT SNACKING CHALLENGE-- FEB 2021

lamlamsmakeover
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!
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  • 57discovery
    57discovery Posts: 3,314 Member
    Thank uou
  • feliciaboots
    feliciaboots Posts: 440 Member
    I'm here! :) We can do this!!!!
  • Mewlingstork
    Mewlingstork Posts: 266 Member
    I'm here for this, thank you for posting!
  • clutterqueen
    clutterqueen Posts: 1,652 Member
    Thank you for keeping this challenge going!
  • NewMeMAF
    NewMeMAF Posts: 3 Member
    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.
  • ShrikeTomb
    ShrikeTomb Posts: 3 Member
    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!
  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
    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

  • feliciaboots
    feliciaboots Posts: 440 Member
    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!
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    Welcome!
  • lamlamsmakeover
    lamlamsmakeover Posts: 6,574 Member
    Feb 1

    Me: 1*
    LNS: 0

    Streak: 2
  • clutterqueen
    clutterqueen Posts: 1,652 Member
    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!
  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
    Me: 1
    LNS: 0

    Amanda

    Let's kick butt this month!
  • NewMeMAF
    NewMeMAF Posts: 3 Member
    Me: 1
    LNS: 0
    Strong start so far 🤣
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,151 Member
    Me: 1
    LNS: 0

    Streak +3
  • 57discovery
    57discovery Posts: 3,314 Member
    Me1
    Lns0
  • ShrikeTomb
    ShrikeTomb Posts: 3 Member
    Me: 0
    LNS: 1 (cheese and cracker won the match)
  • Mewlingstork
    Mewlingstork Posts: 266 Member
    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
  • caloricus
    caloricus Posts: 591 Member
    Me 1
    LNS 0
  • feliciaboots
    feliciaboots Posts: 440 Member
    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!
  • feliciaboots
    feliciaboots Posts: 440 Member
    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.
  • Mewlingstork
    Mewlingstork Posts: 266 Member
    edited February 2021
    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 quote
  • clutterqueen
    clutterqueen Posts: 1,652 Member
    Me:2
    LNS:0
    Streak:2
  • MERJ0
    MERJ0 Posts: 73 Member
    Me: 1
    LNS: 0

    Streak 1
  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
    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.
  • Mewlingstork
    Mewlingstork Posts: 266 Member
    Me: 2
    LNS: 0
  • MERJ0
    MERJ0 Posts: 73 Member
    Me: 2
    LNS: 0

    Streak: 2
  • Beeps2011
    Beeps2011 Posts: 12,151 Member
    Me: 2
    LNS: 0

    Streak +4
  • 57discovery
    57discovery Posts: 3,314 Member
    Me2
    Lns0
  • feliciaboots
    feliciaboots Posts: 440 Member
    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!
  • caloricus
    caloricus Posts: 591 Member
    Me 1
    LNS 1

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