Can't stop eating something when I wake up during the night

What is your calorie goal like? Are you eating enough during the day?

Why not just keep some calories back for it?

More than likely, its because you love food. As do I. At some point, you will have to accept what you want. It isnt easy having one of the best things in life (food) restricted........ i know this next statement is cliche. If you want it bad enough, you will overcome.

bellabonbons wrote: »

A lot to think about you're right. Appreciate the advice. Thanks. Very tough to do. Not sure why food has such a hold on me. At one time ice cream got do old in my freezer from not eating it, I had to throw it out. Now I can't leave it alone and devour an entire pint of Ben and Jerry's in one sitting.

Buy a smaller container or go out for a single serving I understand this could be harder to do if you live with people that do prefer to have it in the house

For midnight, recently whenever I wake up and want food, instead I prepare something for lunch. Another option is a small glass of wine, or I just try to come up with something that isn't too many calories <100 preferred. Depending on how sleepy and tired I am, many a night I have fallen back asleep dreaming of all the nice things I could make

I was afraid that I might offend...get censored...get reported...get one of those "you have been bad" warnings but I am just in one of those moods this morning so I went for it.

We have all been there...at least I have. It gets better...at least I hope so for my sake. I am down to the last 20 - 25lbs after having lost 75lbs and I keep booking the party room. Add to that for health reasons I am having to go low sodium and I am border line about to hang those party decorations up.

I am trying to regroup this morning...pull up those not as big as they used to be girl panties and get my act together.

Good luck!

johnboy916 wrote: »

More than likely, its because you love food. As do I. At some point, you will have to accept what you want. It isnt easy having one of the best things in life (food) restricted........ i know this next statement is cliche. If you want it bad enough, you will overcome.

That's my motivator! I try to remind myself how badly i want to reach my goals and that a treat is only a moment of satisfaction!

I wake up in the early morning hours and sometimes, half asleep, I walk into the kitchen and grab a small sweet snack! I didn't realize so many people struggle with late night hunger. I'm definitely trying the tall glass of water next time temptation strikes!

I tend to eat most in the morning (for energy/work), but I *want* to eat at night. What works for me (90% of the time, anyway) is to eat a snack late (8:30-9:30) and tell myself it is my last little treat for the night. It is always something sweet, because that's my weakness, but it's also pre-logged and accounted for. I usually have tea or water with this snack and stay full until breakfast.

You might also consider relaxation techniques before sleep. I usually take a long bath (because my water's free at the apartment), do a half hour or hour of yoga, and read a chapter of my book before bed. I also limit computer/screen time 2 hours before bed. Having a soothing, repeatable bedtime ritual is important for falling asleep and staying that way. If you stay asleep once you've fallen asleep, you won't wake up and eat.

So similar to me, used to be in great shape. Last few years it's all gone tits up. Like you I do really well then blow it, with barely any resistance. I do think habit plays a big part (for me anyway)

So this time, I have prepared myself to really dig deep and make myself stick to it (hence the name) I can't promise I will succeed every day, but I really, truly aim to work harder than I have been at it. Try the water, even when you don't want to. In a few weeks you'll be hopefully craving water when you wake

Good luck!

I never eat at night. I love sleeping too much. I tell myself the night is for sleep. If I wake up to go to the bathroom, I grab a glass of water. I use a small flashlight and have a nightlite on. I don't want to be fully awake so I can fall back to sleep as soon as possible. I tell myself I have all day to eat.

Eating at night has always been my biggest challenge. I learned that part of the problem was that I did not eat enough calories earlier in the day, and then I would binge. Besides scheduling my meals better and eating more protein, I also use an all-natural appetite suppressant in the evenings which has really made a big difference for me.

nutmegoreo wrote: »

bellabonbons wrote: »

Everyone is so awesome. So many tips, help and what works for them. I thought I could handle a gourmet loaf of artesian bread in the house thought I was stronger than I really am. Not a chance I ate three quarters of the loaf and decided to give the rest to the wild turkeys I realize there are certain triggers that we just need to keep out of the house. I still question why I have no freedom around certain foods.

I really takes time and practice. I couldn't have ice cream in my house for the longest time, because I would eat the whole tub. It's taken about two years, and I started by bringing in the small single serving containers (I would end up eating five of them). I now have several flavors of it in my freezer and have a single portion, less if I don't have enough calories left for the day. I just knew that I didn't want to live the rest of my life without, so I kept practicing bringing it in, but not keeping it in the house, until at some point the switch flipped. I still have days when I want to eat the whole tub, but it doesn't happen nearly as often. You can figure it out. Time, practice, patience, and most importantly, forgiveness. Do NOT beat yourself up. It is counterproductive.

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