Bedtime snack

[Mariah27]

I'm in week 3 of FFCP2 (and losing steadily). This is my second time back. I felt great the last time I did this, maybe 7 years ago. I lost 40 pounds the first time and have recently found 15 of those pounds. My goal is to lose those 15 and 5 more. I've lost 8 pounds so far, so I'd say it's going well. Because of food addiction issues I skipped phase 1. Even following phase 2 I had detox symptoms and am happy with my rate of weight loss. My question is: I don't sleep well unless I have a snack before bedtime. I think I read somewhere that ALG has approved that option. Am I okay doing this? The way I do it is I eat 1 oz. less of protein at lunch and dinner and save one of my veggie carbs and eat them as a bedtime snack. Is this okay? One other question. I've just ordered ALG's new book FF for Life. Would you recommend I finish phase 2 before trying to digest the new plan or is it easy enough to transition from on to the other. This community is a great support. Thanks to all who participate.

[jforbes]

Hi Mariah,
Welcome to the Forum! It sounds like you are making the Plan work for you a second time- congrats on your quick weight loss! ALG has recommended stirring a serving of Whey Protein into a glass of water before bed to help you sleep. It's better not to have food with substance in your digestive tract while you're sleeping.

[Mariah27]

Thanks for the response Janine. I'll try the whey powder with water and see how that goes.

[lizbeck]

In response to switching to Fat Flush for Life, you can do the phase 2 which is actually Spring in the Fat Flush for Life book. It does have more options. The Fall Fat Flush is a vegetarian plan, but it does have some yummy foods in it.