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sleeping problem!!!help

beckamelia1
beckamelia1 Posts: 93
edited October 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
It's my third day dietin and last night i hardly got any sleep with my tummy grumblin should i take sleepin pills and if so whats the best thanx

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  • Wisks
    Wisks Posts: 81 Member
    Definately not sleeping pills although for a while I was a big user of Tylenol PM but it left me very sleepy in the morning. I would get up earlier in the day, force yourself up earlier, maybe do a run/walk, and then you'll be more tired by the time your bedtime comes.
  • sjtreely
    sjtreely Posts: 1,014 Member
    You might try drinking a glass of water and a small protein snack an hour or so before you go to bed. Your stomach grumbling indicates you're hungry. Save some calories for later in the evening.
  • beckamelia1
    beckamelia1 Posts: 93
    thanx for advice
  • Gail3260
    Gail3260 Posts: 354 Member
    I have sleep problems for other reasons which are made worse by cutting down on calories and feeling hungry in the night. I ignore all the nonsense which is written about not eating after a certain time. I keep enough calories(about 35) back to eat a rice cake immediately before I go to sleep....and I mean literally before I turn the light out. It works for me and I am losing weight.
  • chedges9090
    chedges9090 Posts: 208 Member
    Try to save some calories for a snack at night to fill that grumbly void. A sugar free pudding maybe. One thing I have learned from this life-style change is that it is ok to be hungry sometimes. I used to eat any time my stomach was feeling a little hungry. However, you don't want to lose sleep. I would take the advice of getting up earlier.. Also, excercising during the day will help you sleep better at night. You know.. hot decaf tea may be a good thing before you go to bed. Many flavor choices, suppress appetite and the warmth of the tea will be relaxing. Sleeping Pills-- I have them for extreme situations. Personally, I don't think that you should use them--there are so many other things for you to try first. Good Luck! Let us know how you are doing.
  • Sezmo83
    Sezmo83 Posts: 331 Member
    If you're being kept awake by hunger then just eat something later in the evening. Works for me.
  • JennyJacobsen
    JennyJacobsen Posts: 72 Member
    I agree with above posts about eating before bed! I woke up in the night hungry too. We are all dieting at our house and we all eat a bedtime snack. Nothing big just something under 150 calories. Now I don't wake up in the night anymore. U need your sleep also to help lose weight.
  • nsimportant
    nsimportant Posts: 170 Member
    Well considering I don't know what You eat during the day I will post a simple food plan by Chef Buff.

    Breakfast- Oatmeal 7AM
    ¼ Cup Uncooked Steel Cut Oats
    1 Cup Almond Milk
    Stevia to sweeten + cinnamon
    Bring above ingredients to boil and let sit for 1 hour
    4 Egg whites scrambled (salsa on side optional)
    300 calories

    Mid-Morning Snack 10AM
    1 CUP Low fat Greek Yogurt (150 calories)
    10 chopped almonds
    Steamed 1 Cup Brussel Sprouts mixed in (or on side)
    210 calories

    Lunch- Lentil Egg Salad 1PM
    ½ Cup cooked lentils
    2 boiled eggs chopped
    5 olives
    Chopped 2 Cups Romain Lettuce
    Balsamic Vinegar, chopped red onions, green peppers
    320 calories

    Mid-Afternoon Snack 4PM
    1 Can of Tuna with salsa mixed together
    IF YOU HATE TUNA: 1.5 Tablespoon almond or natural peanut butter with celery sticks
    170 calories

    Dinner Chicken Breast with Asparagus 7:30PM
    1 Grilled Chicken Breast (cooked in ½ tablespoon of coconut or olive oil)
    10 asparagus steamed
    300 calories

    Whenever you finish working out: 1 fruit + 1 scoop protein powder (or 5 egg whites if you don't have protein powder)
    190 calories

    TOTAL for Work Out Days: 1500
    NON Work Out Days: 1300 calories
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