Need help getting to sleep

la_vie_est_belle_
la_vie_est_belle_ Posts: 139 Member
edited February 13 in Health and Weight Loss
I have always had a problem of eating at night. I have pinned the problem down to night restlessness. I get antsy-tired at night (i'm tired but I'm antsy at the same time around bed time..) I don't eat sugar or caffeine before bed, I workout almost every day, and I eat generally pretty healthy throughout the day. For years, I helped the restlessness by going into the kitchen and eating till it made me tired. Obviously I don't want to do this anymore because i am 15 lbs above my weight goal (probably because of all the night eating..)

Does anybody have any tips on how to get to bed? I quit drinking, because I was relying on that a bit too much to help cure the restlessness, and I have been taking melatonin which works but makes me groggy the next day. I also don't want to get addicted to it. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

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  • Dougf90
    Dougf90 Posts: 95 Member
    What time are you exercising? Also you say you workout almost every day, restlessness is a sign of overtraining... maybe there could be something there?
  • la_vie_est_belle_
    la_vie_est_belle_ Posts: 139 Member
    I usually exercise in the early afternoon.

    I work out 6 days a week--but rarely for longer than an hour, and i definetely don't kill myself working out.
  • icu814me2
    icu814me2 Posts: 212 Member
    I have heard to save some carbs for before bed.
  • helpfit101
    helpfit101 Posts: 347 Member
    Stop watching tv or using computer or cellphone at least an hour before bedtime. Take a shower. Drink some hot milk and have a cookie. Go read a book. Or sit alone and don't do anything let your thoughts think about today and tomorrow. That way your mind will be quieter when you actually go sleep. Around your bedtime go lie in bed and make sure you are in a comfortable sleeping position. Not too hot or too cold. Preferably alone or with someone that doesn't disturb you. No lights and as few sounds as you can arrange.

    Then imagine a great weight is pushing you down onto the bed. Not in a bad way but in a relaxing way. Like a weight you feel on your limbs that keeps you down and makes you unable to move and makes you sink into the bed. Keep your eyes close and think about something pleasant.
  • 2essie
    2essie Posts: 2,846 Member
    You can listen to relaxation videos on YouTube.

    I take magnesium. One of the symptoms of lack of magnesium is not being able to sleep. Apparently 80% of adults are deficient in magnesium. I sleep better now and am more relaxed.
  • jenrocks7
    jenrocks7 Posts: 1
    Hi,
    I am a terrible sleeper, averaging 3-5 hours a night! I have been told to try magnesium tablets as they help to relax muscles and supposedly calm the body, aiding sleep. I haven't tried them yet but thought you might find the information useful. x
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