Kim2BSlim Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 Ugh...This is my biggest problem. I have no desire to eat during the day and then all of a sudden at night I am famished. I have been eating healthy snacks, but it is driving me crazy that I get so hungry at night. Does anyone else do this and what can we do to take our minds off of it?
Kimra Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 YES!!! ME!!! I have started scrapbooking or doing something other than watching TV cause thats when I start wanderin around the kitchen.
julieburns Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 Me too!! I work evenings so it can be helpful or harmful. I have to just stay in my patients rooms to hide from the table of food when it's present. When I get home is when it gets tough. I think the idea of an activity is a great one.
Alana Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 Yes! I rarely leave my bedroom past a certain point at night because I know I'll want to snack. Thankfully, I have my boyfriend to keep my occupied, but he won't be there every night! I shut all the lights off downstairs in the kitchen, close my bedroom door and just DO ANYTHING until it's time to sleep. I also drink a large glass of water and brush my teeth a lot earlier so I won't crave food. Girl, you're preaching to the choir.
Willi333 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 I really do not crave anything that much - since my 2nd fill, because I am always full :lb12: But before that, the best thing I could do is grab one of my dogs (in turns) and go for a walk, to get me out of the house/kitchen. Seems to be sooo not me, since I am very lazy by nature LOL
karenlynn79 Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 Same for me Kim. I try to limit it to like 2 reasonable snacks in the evening. Or I will go upstairs and do laundry or watch TV in bed so as not to be near the kitchen!
mona-camille Posted July 2, 2008 Report Posted July 2, 2008 Try walking - a lot! When I do that specifically to lose weight, I am able to get over the cravings better. Or, try flavored water. It's sweet but calorie free and does help.
Dontondan Posted July 3, 2008 Report Posted July 3, 2008 I save my protein powder and mix it in with yogurt or milk for an evening snack and it does the trick. it makes me feel full and satisfied. And gives me my calcium since I don't drink much milk.
denisem Posted July 3, 2008 Report Posted July 3, 2008 I just hop on the computer and login to the lapbandforum, and that seems to do the trick!
crazycoolbutterfly Posted July 3, 2008 Report Posted July 3, 2008 First, when this started, I was NOT eating enough. So I would eat a protein bar, or something else under 100 cals, at night. Then, I noticed I don't like to eat breakfast in the morning so, I drink a protein shake, or have a small yogurt. I have a nice big salad with chicken or chili for lunch around 1 or 2p. And I have a late dinner which is about 7 or 8 pm and this seems to work. I guess it's because I really don't feel hungry or want to eat early in the day, but as the day progresses I do want to eat. So I have "irregular" lunch and dinner times, which works for me. I don't stick to a schedule where lunch as at noon and dinner is at 5, so I am not limiting myself of when to eat. I just eat when i feel like i'm hungry or about to get hungry. My dietician says, its not WHEN you eat, it is the AMOUNT you eat (calories) and the exercise you do to maintain or reduce weight loss. It takes some time, but I'm learning to listen to my body again and use food as energy, not as an excuse. It's difficult, but I know this time my weight loss will be for the long haul. Patience and knowledge is a virtue, good luck on your journey.
Paula Bee Posted July 3, 2008 Report Posted July 3, 2008 If I am hungry a couple of hours after dinner, I have yogurt first... counts as a liquid and a calcium. If I am still mentally hungry after that, I have some V-8 with a little soy and worchestershire sause, and maybe a drop or two of hot sauce. Sipping that will give your mouth a nice little burst, and almost always makes me lose the desire to eat anything. AND, V-8 has two servings of veggies. Maybe this will help.
shrty835 Posted July 3, 2008 Report Posted July 3, 2008 I found at walmart these really good puddings fat free I believe only 70 calories. It has a caramel topping it is way delicious.... yummy to the tummy.
nicolek Posted July 3, 2008 Report Posted July 3, 2008 Hi Kim I have the same problem. I have Sf/FF popsicles even if I eat 3 I;m looking at 75cals If its really bad I go have a bath with a book. Hows the others doing/ Nicolek
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