Night time snacking

This is something I'm working on as well. I'm planning on hard-boiling some eggs a few days a week so I can have them as a snack at anytime. The whole egg is only 70 calories and the egg white alone is only 17. So having 4 without the yolk is less than having 1 with the yolk. I figure that should fill me up. Plus, I try to keep the sugar free jello cups on hand - only 10 calories and I've grown to actually like the taste - kinda like the switch from coke to diet coke. Lastly, I've been trying to keep a bag of cauliflower at there ready with lo-cal veggie dip. Filling and low in calories.

Good luck.

No I am not eating any protein after I work out. Didn't even think about that. Thanks.

Oh yeah, you need protein after you work out, preferably with in an hour.
A chicken breast, a can of tuna or chicken (rinsed) temphe or tofu would be a good idea. I bet you see some better results when you add this protein to your diet as well.

Good luck

I also get a pang for an evening snack. It's hard to ignore it and hope it goes away. The trick is to stop buying the bad snacks in the first place. When the evening urge approaches you're limited to what's in the cabinet. If I want something crunchy I'll have pistachios with a glass of lemon seltzer. It takes time to pop the shells open so it's slow snack, you can sit and enjoy it for 10-15 minutes. Or lately I'll eat two or three clementines. Another slow snack that you can sit and enjoy, and full of flavor.

^ This. If you don't buy too tempting foods to begin with then you can't eat them. This is why my late night love affair with Ranch Doritos ended.

^ This. If you don't buy too tempting foods to begin with then you can't eat them. This is why my late night love affair with Ranch Doritos ended.

Ohhh man I had some cool ranch last night at a party for the first time in years. I didn't even know you could buy them anymore, delicious.

Lions, tigers and dogs are animals that all eat before they sleep.
They have some of the lowest body fat%.

I read once about a study of people who eat before bed actually helps them sleep better and they didnt gain a pound.
I started this and kicked my insomnia.

before bed every night I eat a heaping bowl of cereal with almond milk.

If you have something yummy to look forward to maybe the mindless snacking will stop because you know...cereal is on its way!

Hope this helps!

BTW: Meal frequency is a myth. You can eat whenever you want to lose weight or gain weight if thats your goal.

Could you be thirsty instead of hungry? Maybe put a glass of water by your bed and have a few sips when you get the craving.

My husband is a night snacker and I am trying to get him to switch to snap peas. They have a great flavor and a nice crunch!

night time hunger is my biggest thing and its worse now im sticking to my calorie goals. my body hasnt got used to it, but since i bake my bcakes as they are gluten and dairy free i have that as a pudding and only a small small slice if not i eat mix fruit and nuts or some fruit instead. i also try not to eat after 7pm at night as i tend to pootle off to bed around 10 and just chill out before i go to sleep. my body is getting used to this now. and always keep a glass/bottle of water handy. when you want to munch on some food have that instead and teach your mind that you are not hungry and you only want to eat at certain times

It's completely OK. Especially since you keep the snacks healthy . great job.