Care to join my no eating after 7 p.m. (EDIT) or 3 hours before bed thread?

[PrettySquareGal]

No eating after 8pm for me! I just have a big glass of water when I feel hungry after 8pm! Thrist can often be mistaken for hunger! Well so they say!

Good luck all! xxx

Right on!

 

[PrettySquareGal]

Thanks a bunch! Why, you're not a square gal at all. I'll make the coffee.

I like my coffee black, and very strong. I use a French press. But I will graciously accept any kind of free coffee from someone who gets up as early as I do. Thanks!

 

[LolitaHaze]

Oh one more thing... I am starting tomorrow. I know I know... don't hold off til tomorrow what you can do today, but whatevah! *insert Springer worthy attitude here*

 

[PrettySquareGal]

I think there should be a prize involved, or something, for whoever sticks to it the longest! Also, do use this area for support! No posting pics of food, either! If you fall off the wagon, please post about it, and we'll help you back on!

 

[RainEdayWoman]

7pm is a bit early imo because it makes it harder to avoid late night snacking, a better option is no eating after 8pm and make it one snack after dinner...an apple is a good choice because they are high in fiber and will leave you feeling full for a longer amount of time. Another, weight loss secret it to eat an apple for each snack throughout the day because it will help you to eat less for meals because they stick with you.

After I had my daughter I did this and managed to lose 50+lbs over a course of 4 months. And, keep it off!! Well until I got pg again now I am starting it all over lol!

 

[PrettySquareGal]

I'm glad I posted this thread, because if I didn't I'd be eating right now.

I saw a commercial earlier, I don't recall what it was for, but a man in a donut suit is in a car with a woman, and she asks him to get out. He replied "But you were all over me last night." lol

 

[LizzieMaine]

I'm living proof that avoiding nighttime nibbles can lead to easy weight loss -- before I started working nights, I was constantly eating stuff in the evening, everything from matzo with melted cheese on it to entire loaves of bread (yes, I love my carbohydrates, and that's all there is to it). But now that I'm working at the theatre six nights a week, I'm not able to do that anymore -- and I've lost enough weight that it's noticeable.

Of course, I do have to be careful of the popcorn and soda and Twizzlers, but so far my will power is holding.

 

[Leading Edge]

[bad] OK NO EATING AFTER 7

My new creedo also. Have lost 18 lbs in the last two months. Also no unnessesary snacking or grazing..

As a confirmed grazer, I need someone to define "unnecessary" please.

Also, I'm with Fletch on this one:

7 is awfully early.
It's late night noshing that packs on the pounds.
How about no eating after 9?

If not nine, how about 8?

I'll have to start tomorrow night. Tonight is pretty much a wash out already.

I think there should be a prize involved, or something, for whoever sticks to it the longest! Also, do use this area for support! No posting pics of food, either! If you fall off the wagon, please post about it, and we'll help you back on!

Oooooh! A prize. Okay, I'm in, but does it have to be 7:00 *uncharacteristic whining*

 

[Leading Edge]

*grouse, grumble*

*sigh* the things I do for the Lounge.

 

[PrettySquareGal]

Rules!

*No eating at least three hours before bedtime! (This leaves flexibility!)
*Officially starts tomorrow (although I started today!)

 

[PrettySquareGal]

Interestingly, I was talking to a nutritionist a few weeks ago and she put it a little more simply. No eating two hours before you go to bed. Works for me but baby peeled carrots don't count.

You are welcome to do it your way, but you just won't qualify for the prize. You do what works for you!

 

[PrettySquareGal]

I'm living proof that avoiding nighttime nibbles can lead to easy weight loss -- before I started working nights, I was constantly eating stuff in the evening, everything from matzo with melted cheese on it to entire loaves of bread (yes, I love my carbohydrates, and that's all there is to it). But now that I'm working at the theatre six nights a week, I'm not able to do that anymore -- and I've lost enough weight that it's noticeable.

Of course, I do have to be careful of the popcorn and soda and Twizzlers, but so far my will power is holding.

Whoopie pies have done me in.

 

[Lady Day]

Eating late slows you down because digestion takes up a lot energy, thats why you are tuckered after dinner. I dont eat late at night cause I find it helps me get up easier . Honest truth, I pop right up. I also drink a lot of tea, and walk tons, so Ive lost a few inches.

I havent had a craving for bread in over a month and that makes a difference. So I have a bowl of greens, brock, and greenbeans for breakfast with two over med eggs. Thats my main meal of the day.

I want to make it a life change.

yay me.*

*but I must have a cocktail now and again

LD

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

I think there should be a prize involved, or something, for whoever sticks to it the longest! Also, do use this area for support! No posting pics of food, either! If you fall off the wagon, please post about it, and we'll help you back on!

But does this mean I can't drink beer after say,...8, or 9 o'clock??? :eusa_doh:
I guess I could live without a bedtime snack,...depends on what the prize is.

 

[Feraud]

Does this include cocktails? If so, I will have to pass. Daddy needs his nightcaps.

 

[Miss Neecerie]

Bedtime in -who's- time zone....

I select bedtime in hawaii then

 

[PrettySquareGal]

OK, cocktail and loophole people, you are making this difficult! And where is my free coffee?!

BUT, I think it's OK to have a small nightcap as long as it's less than 100 calories. You will not be exempt from The Prize.

I have to say I feel asleep more quickly than usual last night!

Lady D, you may be right!

 

[PrettySquareGal]

Does this include cocktails? If so, I will have to pass. Daddy needs his nightcaps.

Can you just drop the "s" there, Daddy? Have just a little one?

 

[PrettySquareGal]

But does this mean I can't drink beer after say,...8, or 9 o'clock??? :eusa_doh:
I guess I could live without a bedtime snack,...depends on what the prize is.

How about ONE beer before 9:00?? This prize, it's gonna be something! Probably better than the one I got at 1,000 posts.

 

[Fleur De Guerre]

I'll join your no eating after dinner thing, I am too prone to going back to the fridge. But the after 7, 8, or even 3 hours before bed rule might be unworkable for me since I sometimes get home from work so late I don't eat till 9!