Snacks after 8pm

mlicatadu80 · February 2022

I’m doing really good on this and am filled with what I eat. My problem is after 8pm. I don’t go to sleep until 11pm and don’t know what I can eat for a healthy snack after 8pm.
I need some suggestions. Thanks

dbarbara2 · February 2022

Try some string cheese

FreeFor40 · February 2022

Chug Water with lemon and don't eat.

1scrabble · February 2022

Skip the Cheese! Water is a great filler. But if you want more or something to chew, try a few mixed nuts and eat slowly. It also helps if you have a book or project or something to do that occupies your mind.

LegendOfBlake · February 2022

Drink water if you're feeling hungry first, it will reduce a lot of that need. I recently found chocolate almond milk and it's only 100 calories a cup and is very filling. You can make roast carrots or roast broccoli with a little bit of oil for very few calories and it's extremely filling.

Rodeema · February 2022

If you have room in your calorie budget- fruits- such as melons and mangoes- I find very satiating as a late snack.

Hollis100 · February 2022

My new snack is snow peas, a type of slightly sweet, crunchy bean. Only 25 calories for 1 cup or 100 calories for a whole bag. I eat them plain or with a little hummus (I have to watch the calories on the hummus, but it's healthy). The snow peas are very high in vitamins and other nutrients.

Zuraylah · February 2022

Sweet options: dates (the fruit) or a small piece of pure chocolate (> 70% cacao) with a handful of (unsalted) nuts

Salty options: popcorn that you've popped yourself or cucucumber with houmous or peanut butter

If if fits in your calorie budget, 1 (wholegrain) slice bread with peanut butter also works for me.

Good luck!

tiptoethruthetulips · February 2022

Nuts,yoghurt, fruit or whatever else fits in with our calories or macros

JustRamona · February 2022

Eat dinner later? That's what works for me. I eat the snack at 5pm and dinner at 8pm

goal06082021 · February 2022

There's nothing magical about the time between 8 PM and 11 PM. If you can fit the snack into your budget, eating it at 9:30 won't make anything happen that wouldn't have happened if you had eaten the snack at 7:30 instead (except for maybe, like, heartburn? if that's a concern for you, eating something and then lying down shortly thereafter?).

That said, hot herbal tea makes a very pleasant evening treat for basically no calories, as long as you don't put milk or sugar in it. There's about a million flavors of tea blends out there, you're bound to find something that tastes nice with no or minimal sweetener or creamer in it for you. I like chamomile or mint, personally.

willboywonder · February 2022

1. I snack on a half cup of plain, no butter air popped popcorn.
2. You might also have a handful of mixed nuts, about 15 pieces.
3. Chopped veggies (broccoli, carrots, zucchini, cauliflower, etc) with a maximum of two teaspoons of hummus are good as well. If you don't make your own hummus, read the labels carefully to ensure you have one that isn't high in calories and saturated fats. Some brands are way better than others.

MsWax · February 2022

This is my hardest time of day too. I find my willpower drops if I'm sitting on the couch watching TV and relaxing. I've been trying to fill my evenings with exercise instead, and then going to bed early and reading there, as I don't have the same temptations in bed as I do on the couch.

I have also had success choosing the RIGHT snacks in the evening...for me, that something that will satisfy my "snack" craving, but not send me into a binge. Example: I can't have candy at that time of day, but I can have a bowl of cereal and milk.

So much it trail and error for what works for you. Think about what you are really struggling with, and then create situations where you set yourself up for success, or at least avoid situations where you KNOW you will have trouble.

cwolfman13 · February 2022

This is one of several reasons my wife and I eat dinner later...we usually eat dinner around 8PM or so. I usually have my afternoon/early evening snack shortly before I leave the office, or I save it for when I get home. We're pretty busy in the evening with homework with the kids, prepping dinner, prepping food for the next day for work, etc so we really enjoy sitting down to a nice meal in front of the TV and relaxing for an hour or two before heading to bed.

BarbMessimer · February 2022

I had this problem. I especially craved sweets. But I cut out sweets and high carbs in my diet and adjusted my evening meal to eat late. I eat around 8.... Don't go to sleep until 2-3 AM and I rarely snack anymore. Hope this helps

trackercasey76 · February 2022

Unpopular opinion, what ever fits into your calorie budget. Time of day is irrelivant, Calories in/Calories out, no big secrets.

dralicephd · February 2022

FYI: There is a little bit of research data that shows sleep quality is improved if you stop eating roughly 2 hours before bed. But, do what works for you. I like a glass of milk as a later-in-the-evening filler. Paired with an apple for some crunch can be good too.

snuff15ee · February 2022

I eat casein protein mixed in with greek yogurt. Casein is a nice slow absorption protein.

Cacheola · February 2022

Please don't listen to the people that say don't eat! That's been long debunked. Don't eat, ya right - better to faint from lack of carbs or catabolize some muscle..??!! Not. Listen to your body and eat whatever you need to meet your macros. Good 'snacks' I go for are cheerios and skim milk, cottage cheese, fruit, popcorn - obviously stay away from SUGAR. Honestly, I probably googled that very same question you asked many years ago - don't listen to the wives tales. Get your protein in every few hours and last meal right before bed should be a casein shake - add banana and walnuts if you have the calories left. Huge telltale for me is when my pee starts to smell overly strong, I've used up the muscle glycogen and bodies burning muscle

hclark5567 · February 2022

it doesn't matter what time of day you eat snacks

I also find myself getting hungry if I stay up later, but we eat dinner early! Lately i've been having a protein milkshake type treat if I want something sweet, but honestly popcorn works for me!
If you're just looking for good ideas- I always find apples super filling, or even a little snack plate with some cheese, crackers, and fruit!

Jthanmyfitnesspal · February 2022

You have to spread the eating to fill your time. Reserving something for later in the day may work for you. Sometimes, when I eat something later in the evening, I'm not that hungry in the morning, and I delay breakfast.

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