What can I do or eat before bedtime to stop waking up in the morning so hungry

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  • nossmf
    nossmf Posts: 13,474 Member

    Casein protein is slow-digesting, if taken before bed it will last a good chunk of the night. Examples of casein protein include most dairy products, so milk, cheese, yogurt. You can also try a powdered casein protein shake.

  • yirara
    yirara Posts: 10,360 Member

    Are you eating enough during daytime?

  • pamela5813
    pamela5813 Posts: 3 Member

    Yes , eating plenty during the day. Dinner at 6pm. I will try more dairy.thank you

  • tomcustombuilder
    tomcustombuilder Posts: 2,375 Member

    personal preference. I have some Greek yogurt, works well…..

  • pamela5813
    pamela5813 Posts: 3 Member

    I feel drained, lack of energy and feel need to eat as soon as I get up and 7am

  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 35,897 Member

    Are there any sleep quality or quantity problems in the mix, do you think?

    Without more info - and I don't really know exactly what info to ask for - what I'd suggest is experimenting somewhat with different eating patterns closer to bedtime, things people have suggested above. If it were me, I'd try each experiment for a few days in a row to give them a chance of adaptation, unless there are really dire problems with one of the experiments.

    I assume you're eating right when you get up now, unless you have some major reason not to do so? If you are, does that turn things around at all, energy-wise?

    I'd also ask whether it's possible you've cut calories too far in pursuit of fast loss, like aiming for much more than half a pound for every hundred pounds of current body weight; and whether you're hitting protein and fats minimums, or at least coming close. Fiber and micronutrients being reasonable can also affect appetite or energy level, in some cases; carb intake being too low can affect energy level for some people, too.

  • Julios2k
    Julios2k Posts: 9 Member

    You might not be eating enough calories and drinking enough water during the day.

    Try saving your favorite meals for a little later in the day and a good last snack.

    This is just my personal preference for me - 4oz of ground Turkey with 92 grams of egg whites with sugar free ketchup around 8pm. Then around 830pm - 170 grams of plain non fat greek yogurt mix in with 8 grams of PB2 powder, 75 grams of Blueberries, 75 grams of Strawberries, 25 grams of protein granola, sprinkle some cinnamon powder on top. And 1 slice of toast with 16 grams of Almond Butter.

    930 pm ish, I take my 2 gummies and I'm out for the night.

  • VegjoyP
    VegjoyP Posts: 2,778 Member

    Fiber, resistant starch and lower sugar. Waking up hungry is not a bad thing really. It is a sign you did not over eat before bed. Ideally, our biggest meals should be earlier in the day and nighttime while sleeping the body detoxifies and repairs on an empty stomach

  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,545 Member
    edited April 7

    If your like most people your probably eating lots of junk and processed food otherwise you probably wouldn't be here, then nutrient deficiencies like iron or B vitamins could be a reason. Other reasons lik sleep apnea, mucked up blood sugar levels, insulin resistance or diabetes, dehydration, hypothyroidism and of course mental health like anxiety, depression etc. there's also a thing called dawn phenomena where the body releases hormones like cortisol, growth hormone, and glucagon as part of its natural rhythm which can cause a pretty big spike which does for many create a hypoglycemic environment, so there is that. Not eating enough might also be a reason. I would talk to your Doctor and maybe get referrals to specialists if it continues unreasonably long. Of course a feeling of hunger isn't something that necessarily needs to be overcome ASAP with food and maybe a glass of water, electrolytes or a coffee might help mitigate and see how you feel an hour later.