<p>I had that midnight snack again last night (ritz reduced fat crackers this time) but have kept calorie count and fat grams down better in the past few days, right at about 1250-1300 cals (I had more over the weekend) but my weight was back down this morning, thank heavens. I still have 8 lbs to go. Slow … but I.will.get.there.</p>
<p>No matter what, I will always save room/calories for a night time snack - it’s something I fully look forward to and enjoy after a busy day - I am lucky if I get an hour or so to sit down in the evening and watch a little tv, otherwise pretty much never sitting still all day and I am GOING to have that snack!</p>
<p>The key is portion size for me. My evening snack will most likely be a sweet - usually the only one of the day. It might be a brownie, or ice cream or blueberry cobbler (last night 
) but I just keep the portion size small and eat it very slowly. Knowing I can control the portion size and keep satisfied by it, I enjoy this night time snack guilt free.</p>
<p>Would I be better off calories wise with out it? Sure. Would I be as happy and relaxed without it? Nope. I’ll eat less anywhere during the day, but don’t mess with my night time snack!!!</p>
<p>My biggest difficulty is just sitting down to watch TV. Apparently, I MUST munch on something - I do better at night than during the day. And, lest you think I watch tv all day, I’ll often exercise, clean house, go to the market etc., then reward myself by watching my tape of Mad Men or something for a 45 min. respite before school is out. I tear through snacks then–I’m better about getting healthy things, but I have definitely become aware this is trigger time for me! Lately, I’ve been splurging on fruit–cut up mango from TJs or a pint of raspberries with some almonds. Def. better than typical snack foods.</p>
<p>I also have been taking raspberry ketone lately–After a couple more weeks, I’ll let you know if I see a difference.</p>
<p>What is the raspberry ketone suppose to do/help??? Just curious…</p>
<p>If I was home during the day, I think snacking/eating more would definitely be a problem…</p>
<p>It’s one of the many fables from Dr Oz.
I am a big proponent of alternative medicine, but his shows are just one long infomercial.</p>
<p>I’m a nighttime snacker, too. I have NEVER been a breakfast person. At times, I’ve tried to do better, since everyone says I should. But I literally have to make myself eat, and I’m still just as hungry by lunch time. I’ve finally decided to just go with the flow, and I’m losing weight that way.</p>
<p>I “fell off the wagon” for a little while, but yesterday at WW I weighed 0.9 pounds lighter than my lightest weight four weeks ago. 17.3 pounds down so far. 4.9 pounds to go to a BMI of 25. I still want to lose 19 pounds more after that.</p>
<p>The WW meeting was good. The weekly magazine had a calendar for June through August. There are 12 1/2 weeks to Labor Day, and we were supposed to decide how much we want to weigh at that point. The leader stressed that whatever we pick is fine - it might just be maintaining weight for some of us. We penciled in events and vacations for the summer, so we can start strategizing how to stay on the program. I’m a visual person, so the exercise was very helpful for me. My 10K is 8 1/2 weeks away, so that gives me more motivation to get weight off.</p>
<p>Someone at the meeting said that Dr. Oz has a house in our area, and she’s seen him around!</p>
<p>SJTH … I guess you are our raspberry ketone rat! Let us know how it goes. If you get that late afternoon snack attack under control you may not need the raspberry ketones or much more, but I do understand the lure of quicker fat burning.</p>
<p>any more sugestions for the evening snack. i dont feel bad now as I have that same issue and was mad at myself. I also find if I am up too late I get hungry.</p>
<p>Again, IMO, it doesn’t matter so much WHAT evening snack you have, as how much. I am of the frame of mind that I’d rather have a super decadent snack - but a small portion of it - rather than a bag of chips, sleeve of crackers or box of Girl Scout cookies by my side.</p>
<p>I like a couple of dark chocolate almonds for an evening snack. Or a couple of squares of dark chocolate.
The last few days I have weighed in at the highest amount in a year. Not by a lot but that is how it creeps up on me. I know some is water weight because my eyes are puffy and my ring tight but that doesn’t account for all of it.
I think it might have something to do with all the avocado I have been eating in the last two weeks. The farmers market has been overflowing with avocados at a great price. Plus the jelly belly beans leftover from my D’s birthday party. Must get them off the counter!
The good is that I have exercised the last three days. Now I just need to get myself out there today and get back on Live Strong tracking my calories. First though I have to get through graduation dinner tonight. I will have the fish but the sides will be the true test of my ability to stay strong.</p>
<p>I can’t go to sleep if I’m hungry! But I generally have a piece of cheese and a cracker or two…protein is good and I just have enough to make me able to go to sleep. :)</p>
<p>Most difficult time of the day for me is late afternoon around 4. The past few weeks have been much better. Try to keep busy. I never have been a late eater. Growing up my dad came home from work at 5 and we always ate soon after. I still like to eat dinner between 5:30 and 6. </p>
<p>Some low cal snacks:
If you are craving salty try dried seaweed. Our local costco is carrying the snack packs again. About 30 cals. Doesn’t fill you up- but may help with the cravings.</p>
<p>Craving sweet? try the Yasso greek yoghurt bars. 70 cals and delicious! I also reach for dates. With a cup of coffee they are yummy!</p>
<p>Weight loss now at 32 pounds. Mu original goal was 30, but I am happy to keep going. New target is 8 more.</p>
<p>Down 9 pounds since Mother’s Day. Unfortunately still repeating Day 1, Week 2 of the couch to 5K workout. I’m amazed at how hard it is for me to up my running/walking ratio even though I’m at it three days a week. On the good side: once I got to 20 modified push-ups in a day I started with full-body ones. Am up to 5 real ones before the 20 cheaters. Getting stronger every day even if not faster.</p>
<p>Yay dragonmom!</p>
<p>Yes, couch to 5K in 6 months looks good on paper, but if your body isn’t ready to up the workout, it just isn’t. Better to not risk injuries!</p>
<p>Good job with continued weight loss, dragonmom, gibson, maine, and all others.</p>
<p>My late night snacks–25 pistachios in the shell (100 cal), 15 almonds (100 cal), jello mousse temptations (the 60 cal ones), sugar free jello (10 cal), small square of sugar free chocolate (90 cal), Nature Valley granola thins (80 cal), small scoop of ice cream (100 cal), cookies that add up to 100 calories or less, 100 calorie bag of popcorn.</p>
<p>I sometimes find that when I think I’m hungry, I’m really thirsty. I drink a glass of water and if I still feel hungry, I get a snack.</p>
<p>Whoa!! Congrats, Gibson!! I am still at 12 lbs… 7.5 to go… I am in awe of your weight loss.</p>
<p>I second LMNOP, ladies–way to go! I have only lost 12 lbs since the first of the year, BUT a friend, who sews for me because she’s fabulous, just had me take measurements for a skirt, because she had misplaced mine from last summer. She then found the last summer measurements, and I’ve lost 3" from my hips! I have definitely noticed the lower half of the pear changing, so its NOT the weight, it’s the weight DISTRIBUTION. But my goal is still 20 lbs, and I tink that will be my labor day goal.</p>
<p>We leave for our 18 day Amsterdam/Scotland trip in 2 weeks, and will just ry not to gain too much back AND walk as much as possible (10 days is a small boat cruise with daily excursions) </p>
<p>I just decided to try the raspberry ketone for a boost, but refuse to change my “diet” to accommodate it. I think its supposed to inhibit fat absorption, and I eat a very low fat diet, so…</p>
<p>Done in by a long weekend trip. Spent ten hours in the car (round trip). I didn’t think I ate really badly except that one peanut butter/ banana sandwich, a road stop at Chik-fi-a and two small servings of frozen yogurt over the course of 4 days. I grazed a lot on nuts and had a couple of granola bars…but I exercised every day…Rode my bike 21 miles, ran 6 miles,walked 4 miles plus did some push-ups (about 30 or so)…got home and had gained almost 3 pounds…UGH…Since coming home Mon. night, I’ve run 6 miles,walked 5 miles and worked out with small (girl size) barbells… and have only dropped a half pound since my return. To say I’m frustrated is putting it mildly!</p>
<p>Meanwhile…DH ate more than I did and didn’t gain an ounce…double ugh.</p>
<p>I wonder if sitting in a car for a long period of time makes you accumulate water as sitting on a plane does. If so, Packmom, those extra pounds will melt away by weekend.</p>
<p>Thanks, SJTH, for being our raspberry ketone lab rat. At your rate of weight distribution you’ll be going from pear to banana…</p>
<p>After 5 months of low calorie/ healthy eating I am getting a little tired of my recipes. Thinking of the good response jym received on the egg plant recipe anyone want to share their low cal receipes?</p>
<p>2 family favs:
[Cilantro</a> Lime Tilapia Tacos | Skinnytaste](<a href=“Cilantro Lime Fish Tacos - Skinnytaste”>Cilantro Lime Fish Tacos - Skinnytaste)
I skip the taco and have lettuce with salsa and lime squeezed over.</p>
<p>[WeightWatchers.com:</a> Weight Watchers Recipe - Lemon Chicken with Broccoli](<a href=“http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/recipepage.aspx?recipeid=143881&cid=sm_fb#sf3476807]WeightWatchers.com:”>http://www.weightwatchers.com/food/rcp/recipepage.aspx?recipeid=143881&cid=sm_fb#sf3476807)
I serve with pasta for the kids and some cooked baby carrots for me.</p>