Posted by literaryvamp on 2006-01-15 15:57:43
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The dreaded snack syndrome! I have it too. My parents always had dinner at 5:30, so I grew accustomed to having a snack before bed. I nearly died when Oprah's trainer said you shouldn't eat after 8 pm. I just couldn't do it. If I were you, I'd stick with the one glass of wine per day, as long as it's red. It's supposed to help your heart, so I think it's calories well spent.
You could also switch from coffee to green tea in order to make the caffeine adjustments. Green tea is supposed to speed up your metabolism, but it also has caffeine in it, so it will help you with energy throughout the day. Once you've weaned yourself from coffee, you can switch from regular green tea to decaf green tea. It might be a little easier for you that way. It's really hard to lose weight without exercise or daily chores so you don't want to let your energy lag for too long. Good luck with your challenge - it sounds like a really great idea!
