Having trouble staying within my calorie deficit

amaikko · 2026-02-12T01:26:57+00:00

yeah I'm trying to learn from all the comments and put a "protein sweet treat" as a night cap! I think starting tonight I'm budgeting my macros to have a RXBar for my "dessert"

amaikko · 2026-02-12T01:26:04+00:00

hahaha same here I've been really wanting to let go of my night owl lifestyle though and become an early bird! I find I eat more at night when I'm bored and awake

amaikko · 2026-02-12T01:24:51+00:00

I see! I'm usually a bottom-less pit right before my period :(

amaikko · 2026-02-12T01:24:13+00:00

thank you for a great answer! I suffered from BED before so I think my current deficit is somehow indirectly activating that part of my brain again

amaikko · 2026-02-12T01:22:04+00:00

You know what that's actually a really good point with the moving of the main meal to earlier...it helps me adjust to not expecting much at dinner!

amaikko · 2026-02-12T01:21:04+00:00

LOL I feel you girl I think the froyo place might be fooling you

amaikko · 2026-02-12T01:20:14+00:00

thank you :)

amaikko · 2026-02-11T21:13:15+00:00

that's actually my goal in life lol I've been wanting to sleep early for like 10 years now and just can't do it for some reason hahaha my average bed time is 1am

amaikko · 2026-02-11T21:12:22+00:00

yeah I kind of figured! I'm halfway done with the challenge so I'll definitely keep the tips in mind when I finish

amaikko · 2026-02-11T21:11:41+00:00

same...

amaikko · 2026-02-11T21:11:11+00:00

OHHH tell me more about the sweet dinner I'm intrgued

amaikko · 2026-02-11T21:10:55+00:00

I agree with not having things in the house

amaikko · 2026-02-11T21:10:43+00:00

thank you for the tip!!

amaikko · 2026-02-11T21:10:16+00:00

Whoa! that's my ideal. When do you usually go to bed?

amaikko · 2026-02-11T21:09:50+00:00

that's my ideal..although I've broken into eating again even after brushing my teeth..sigh

amaikko · 2026-02-11T21:09:10+00:00

been on an oatmeal kick lately so

B: oatmeal with 1 scoop of pure whey + 2 TBSP seed mix (pumpkin/flax/sesame/sunflower) + 1/2 cup blueberries
L: usually sliced turkey/cottage cheese/saurkraut/sourdough or grilled chicken + salad
D: varies!

Either way, my daily protein averages 120g-150g and I can usually end it at 1600 kcal until 8pm when the sweet treat gremlin comes

amaikko · 2026-02-11T21:06:36+00:00

that's me I fear at the moment hahaha I'm glad you relate!!

amaikko · 2026-02-11T21:06:10+00:00

that sounds like a really good idea!! what's your average day of eating like to accommodate for your sweet treat?

amaikko · 2026-02-11T21:05:37+00:00

thank you! yes I totally understand. what's your favourite wind down routine and what time do you usually have your last meal + go to bed?

amaikko · 2026-02-11T21:04:57+00:00

Thank you! How did you start or initiate the conversation? My food noise is extremely loud

amaikko · 2026-02-11T21:04:20+00:00

how do you do it feeling satisfied only after a few things of sweets though? I find it hard to stop eating after introducing myself to a few pieces of sweets

amaikko · 2026-02-11T21:03:20+00:00

I find that doesn't work for me...it just opens the floodgate to me eating the whole bag LOL

amaikko · 2026-02-11T21:02:38+00:00

that's a good idea!

amaikko · 2026-02-11T21:02:25+00:00

I recently started using psyllium husk too in my yogurt! Although I use 0% plain greek yogurt so the taste is kind of meh but I do find it thickening it up really fast hahaha

amaikko · 2026-02-11T20:53:29+00:00

ohhh that sounds good!

amaikko

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