trouble staying a sleep

First of all, we all wake up quite a few times every night, up to 20-30 times. But usually we don't notice and sleep on. That's completely normal. An unhealthy sleeping pattern might develop if we worry too much about waking up and not falling asleep anymore. Been there, done that. I know it's not easy, but if you wake up try to take your mind off being awake. Train your head to think of something nice or interesting. Having played Flight Simulator ages ago excessively I usually think of being responsible for a plane all of a sudden. That keeps my mind busy, I don't think of being awake anymore, and then fall asleep again.

Definitely ask your doctor about it Thursday. Good sleep is a lot about habit and you have been changing things up, but best to make sure there's nothing medical. I do think your calories are too low, though. What does MFP say you should eat to lose 2lbs a week? I bet it's a lot more than you are aiming for. Under 1200 and you can and will compromise your health and wellbeing over time simply because it's hard to fit adequate nutrients into less cals.

I can't speak to your calorie intake since I'm not a doctor, and i wouldn't presume to tell you that you're "waking up hungry". However, I have read that it can take a good 3-4 weeks to settle into a new sleeping pattern after a change in routine. On January 4th I completely stopped alcohol consumption, started exercising, watching what I ate, drinking way more water and going to bed at 10 (instead of anywhere from 11-1) AND I radically changed my job to reduce stress. What you are saying was completely familiar to me. I felt like i was awake more than i was asleep so what was the point?! I was still waking up exhausted so what was the difference?! Despite being tired from feeling like a lack of sleep, I stayed with it every day and knew it would settle itself and I would feel better. 20 days in, I still wake up 2-3 times a night, but am falling back to sleep faster. I've reduced liquids after 7pm and thats helping too. I've stuck with all of my goals and that helps if/when I feel tired. You've set your body into a certain routine over the years, so it only makes sense that it may be a little confused! Great job on your beginning.... don't get discouraged! As you lie awake, try to get your brain to gently drift through what you've accomplished and where you want to get to. It might not be sleep, but it is a nice time to think of it as positive reinforcement time! Good luck!

How much water are you drinking? You might not need as much as you think you do, especially if it is interfering with your sleep.

When did the sleep issues it start? Did they coincide with starting the new blood pressure medicine? Some medicines have side effects that can cause this. You might also ask your doctor about sleep apnea which can cause you to wake up more than usual.

Despite your profile name, I see you are a woman.
If you are going to the doc's this week get a check for menopause, hormones, and sleep apnea.
If you sleep on your back, sometimes just changing sleeping position, as well as weight loss, will help.

Most, not all, women have sleep disruptions during all menopause phases.

You may have to learn new sleep strategies.
I had to sleep with minimum covers, and nicely explain to SO that we couldn't cuddle the whole night. I over heated and would be awake for quite a while with that too.
Eating close to bed time can help with uninterrupted sleep for some, hinder it for others. Have you changed when you eat?

Also, the water thing. If you are drinking large amounts thinking it is healthy and will help you lose weight, revisit how much you really need. All liquids, including those in food, excluding alcohol, count towards your water intake- you need enough so your pee is pale straw coloured.

Too much water can cause problems too. With your drop in salt intake, and increase in water your electrolytes could be out of balance.

Your calories are way too low. Please eat the amount MFP assigns you to lose 2lbs a week, or after talking it over with your doctor, and with her and a RD's guidance, a little more.

Cheers, h.

johnvarner1 wrote: »

ok this is my profile now. I guess I signed up for this a long time and did not even pay attention to profile no longer breamking1. moving forward I am this name and did not even know until someone thought I was a women. did not even realize I just clicked next and will not use that profile anymore. thanks guys and enjoy the night.

Well that is a surprise.

Disregard my menopause advice. The other stuff about water, change of meal timing, etc, could still apply.

Cheers, h.

I also have trouble staying asleep. I don't think it's anything to do with the weight I have lost or the weight I still want to lose or the how I'm going about trying to lose. My doctor suggested Benadryl. I'm not even sure it helps.

update on last night.

I eat about 2000 calories last night and slept like a baby. even if I did get up to use bathroom do not remember it. lol. gonna stick to eating more and hopefully that will do the trick. thanks so much for everybody advice.

Another vote for check the meds.