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I sleep off and on all night long. During the periods I am up, I usually eat something. I know there are physiological reasons why I am compelled to eat during the night, but I am hoping my 1st fill on Wednesday will stop me from being hungry during the night and STOP this terrible habit. It's 2:48 AM and I just had 2 pieces of wheat toast with fake butter on it. I know I must stop eating carbs but I just can't stop. Anyone else an insomniac with similar problems regarding eating during the night?

The only reason why (I think) I am not GAINING weight in a serious way is because I do exercise consistently. I NEED that 1st fill!!!!!

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Hi hun..

I'm right here up and hungry with u...I'm down to 163 and I kno if I don't eat tonight I can hit 162 tomorrow morning...anyways I took a bath deep conditioned my hair blow dryed my hair gonna curl it and paint my toe nails...then if I'm still hungry I'll have a apple that should fill me up ...

I wake up all night long I work nights so it my body thinking I should be at work...

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Hey all,

I work nights too, and for me I have just made healthier choices. I will eat some yogurt and maybe an apple and Peanut Butter. But then I just have to watch myself and try to push through. I agree with smsmithart distraction is the best thing. Boredom for me would lead to eating. So now I find other things to fill the bit of downtime I have on nights. Find other things to keep your hands and mouth busy, chew some gum, read, surf the net...just dont go into the kitchen. And like I said if it comes down to it, make healthier choices. The cravings for cabs will subside the longer you cut them out.. Good luck!

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Its 3:44 a.m. and Iv been up at least an hour. If you are waking up during the night and craving, that is often a sign of high sugar, which will eventually go away as you control it with high Protein choices. I drink some milk or something, but Im eating or drinking something too.

Maybe you dont have high sugar, but its often a sign of being pre diabetic that you wake up during the night craving carbs. another word for it is insulin resistant. another way to tell, one of the biggest signs is you carry your weight in your stomach.

the best thing you can do is just stick with this and try and not eating sugary or carbs during the day and get it under control. Last time I went thru this I did a low gi, but it still took 2 or 3 months for my blood sugar to quit spiking, then I was one of the bigger losers on the site. Once that blood sugar quits spiking at night you will be fine. It will happen eventually with a better diet.

I got the lap band because I didnt want to go thru this again and knew the signs when I started waking up again during the night and couldnt sleep until I had something to eat or drink.

Its true it might just be habit, but it could also be a sign of insulin spiking. Just hang in there and it will get better. Im a insomniac to start with. That doesnt help does it?

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My doc said to cut out bread, sugar and carbs, like you said. I am going to renue myself this very second to do that. I don't have sugar at all, and I can stop the carbs. THEN, I have to work on the bread. I know I can do it. I have lost 20lbs pre and post surgery, and I will take this initial fill on Wednesday as an opportunity to start more weight loss.

My wife and I are going out with old friends this afternoon for dinner and everyone will be watching. I am also going to the grocery store in a little while and will look for healthy choices if I "cave in" during the night. I really secretly hope the fill will curtail my cravings at night as well.

Thanks all for writing.

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