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by P2puttMay 29, 2009 12:46 PM
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Last edited 5 months ago
Tags: weight gain, variantbslevels, diccouragement, frustration poor heahth, diet, late night eating
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Deleted User |
Deleted User replied May 29, 2009 1:27 PM
Could it be that your bored at that time of day? Maybe find a hobby to get you through those hours.
P2putt replied May 29, 2009 1:40 PM Last edited 5 months ago Thank you Judy. Will consider. It surely will not hurt. Thanks Pete |
hubbysnurse |
hubbysnurse replied May 29, 2009 3:09 PM
I can’t offer any help, just my understanding. My husband eats after dinner also, mostly ice-cream. He even gets up and eats in the middle of the night. It’s hard for me to understand that because I don’t have that compulsion, and I’m not diabetic. I believe he must be hungry, or at least think he is. We both know it’s not good for him, but he can’t stop. We will be following this discussion.
P2putt replied May 29, 2009 3:21 PM Thank u 4 u're reply. Lets hope others will respond and offer some suggestions. Pete
RaleTrail replied May 29, 2009 5:05 PM He must stop doing this. Sometimes you have got to address the consequences of not taking care of yourself when a diabetic. I have been a type one diabetic for 55 years. We watch our blood sugars so as to prevent blindness, infections, etc. I have seen teenagers going blind because of following a free diet. A diabetic must live each day as if he were going to die tomorrow. Diet is so important.
P2putt replied June 3, 2009 12:42 PM Last edited 5 months ago Rale Trail, You are absolutely correct.What you say about diet,eating is right on. Sometimes ,I guess,I jist give in rather than do what has been suggested on DC. Thanks Pete |
John Crowley |
John Crowley replied May 29, 2009 4:43 PM
If you're eating when you know you're not hungry, it sounds like you're eating for emotional reasons. That might be boredom as Judy suggested. Or it might be other reasons.
P2putt replied May 30, 2009 11:19 AM Last edited 5 months ago Thank you John. I do have a number of issues I'm trying to deal with plus I'm taking meds for depression. Boredom may also contribute. as I stay on my diet from breakfast until 9pm probably because I'm quite active. I will also check out your references T Y Pete
P2putt replied June 4, 2009 6:07 PM Last edited 5 months ago John,last night I saw a program about Obsessvve compulsive behavor .Each of the 2 therapists spoke of a prosess termed Explosion or Exposure. This refers to allowing yourself to esperience the discomfort associated with ones issue-for me the excessive eating a night. I'm going to try this as I know I have OCD traits. Let all of you know what happens. Be back soon. Pete
Debe Pendice replied June 7, 2009 8:49 PM Love these site John. Hopefully my head will swallow up these concepts beside me swallowing up food late at night. My problem is I think I don't eat breakfast. That is something I have to teach myself to do.........Debe |
Antique-Dave |
Antique-Dave replied May 29, 2009 8:02 PM
Prior to dx I was eating a lot between 7PM and 11PM, but also not eating breakfast most days, not a very good lunch which was usually something from Burger Thing.
P2putt replied May 30, 2009 11:25 AM T.Y. An increase in fiber may be helpful.as I don't eat much of it. |
Gabby |
Gabby replied May 29, 2009 8:33 PM
My deal in the evenings is that if I am working or at the computer or doing something constructive, I don't tend to snack. BUT, if I am watching a movie with the family...boy, I have the same problem. I am trying really hard now to just take a "right portion" snack with me to the room, and that is all I get. If I can get to where I am involved in the show, then I usually can distract my "snacking monkey". LOL
P2putt replied May 30, 2009 11:29 AM Last edited 5 months ago TV is also my cross. After a busy day and a healthy dinner I park myself in front of the tube.I'll try the computer between 8 and 11.Thank you. Pete |
mamaoak |
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lipsie |
lipsie replied May 30, 2009 12:46 PM
I dunno what kind of medication you taken but that also can play an effect. I take a heck a lot of phsch meds and at first I use to get up in the night and pig out BAD! But now somehow its not so bad...not sure IF they got the right combo, different meds caused it, etc. but I really believe those meds caused a lot of that. Just a thought. I mean I would even wake from my sleep and eat. ulgh. Now, I am fully awake and just eat usually evenings and its carbs..ulgh that's my huge problem now. I dunno though, good luck! *Hugs* Sheila
P2putt replied May 30, 2009 1:15 PM Last edited 5 months ago Thank you. I'lldiscuss this with my Doc. There seems to be so many factors that can effect us and I always think it is my fault that things go badly.Thank you again:)
eryannasGG replied June 8, 2009 6:50 AM I agree with you, that I think it is the medications that cause those late night snack runs. I'm trying to buy some healthier snacks since I can't seem to stop this nighttime runaway train of eating. |
Mom and boys |
Mom and boys replied May 30, 2009 7:45 PM
What are your numbers (BS) like? I almost always have a snack about 10 - carb/protein - if my 2hr. no. is 120 or under. If I don't my fasting skyrockets. Could it be your body telling you that you need a little something to get you through the night?
P2putt replied May 31, 2009 1:03 PM Thank you, Mom and Boys. I'll check those numbers.Try that snack,not go wild.
Pete Nitney replied June 2, 2009 2:51 PM You guys gotta get a handle on your eating right. Most important(eat b-fast) drink lotsa water between meals, Get 8-9 hours undisterbed SLEEP. YOU will loose weight. Dont forget to drink 8 oz lowfat milk every day. I know, I know, you all heard this before!!! |
lois hutchins |
lois hutchins replied May 31, 2009 6:58 PM
I take ambien as a sleep med. after I take it and actually going to sleep. I am starvin -marvin!!! lol I will kinda sleep walk to whatever is here , to eat ,usually something sweet!!
P2putt replied June 1, 2009 11:16 AM Last edited 5 months ago Thank u Lois, I appreciate your suggestions. I will try the low carb approach. Pete |
Dietbeeties |
Dietbeeties replied June 1, 2009 2:53 PM
When I get bit by the snack monster at night, I tend to go for popcorn. Its crunchy, tastes good, and I can eat quite a bit of it as a serving. Fills me up and keeps me from going back and forth to the kitchen for one empty filler after another. Hope you can get it figured out. Thanks for starting this post though, its nice to know I am not the only one who is still hungry at the end of the day!
P2putt replied June 1, 2009 11:10 PM Thank u 4 your suggestions. I do like popcorn .Thanks again. Pete
NormaJean replied June 17, 2009 11:56 PM I am a sucker for eating in the night mostly sweet stuff...not forgettin ice cream,I had started putting on weight but it bothers my back so I had to lose the extra weight.I started eating popcorn in the night and some fruit,then I'd take my pill,my numbers weren't too bad in the mornin. My advice to the night snackers try to eat healthy snacks that way you wo't be hungry and you'll have good numbers. |
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colt_fan |
colt_fan replied June 3, 2009 2:05 PM
No help from me on this because I am going through the same thing too.
muffin2466 replied June 3, 2009 2:22 PM I have the same thing at night. When my sugar level is ok then I seem not to do it. My big problem is not eating breakfast or lunch. For some reason I am not hungry. I know this is wrong because spiking is not good when I do eat. I can imagine that being on the internet at night when you want to snack may help take your mind off of eating.
P2putt replied June 4, 2009 5:50 PM Last edited 5 months ago Muffin,thank you for your reply. I do find that I loose all track of time. I'm usually on the computer in the am and the morning flies .I should switch times. The only possible problem is,"It may cost me my marriage" HaHa.
P2putt replied June 4, 2009 5:52 PM Consider Muffin's suggestion. Hope it doesn't cost you your marriage. |
Jocelyn |
Jocelyn replied June 4, 2009 9:34 PM
Hi Pete,
P2putt replied June 5, 2009 1:15 PM Last edited 5 months ago Hello again.Read your reply to my Late Night Eating Discussion.Thank you for your suggestions. A few comments: I hate commericals. When They are on I always hit the mute button;I do like boiled eggs and keeping late hours is dangerous to me as I typically "EAT" and it's usauully carbs. BAD,BAD.I'm going to try the boiled egg approach. :) The Wabbit Monster.
Jocelyn replied June 5, 2009 2:50 PM hi u silwee wabbit, let me know if this works for you.... everyone's chemistry is different... but a couple of my friends have used it successfully too, so maybe it will help... If this doesn't have the desired affect, try getting Mrs Wabbit to be your Elmer Fudd, and chase you down the Wabbit hole... lmao.....
cyncyn replied June 5, 2009 5:31 PM ROFL This just may work!!! Give it a try. It couldn't hurt!
P2putt replied June 6, 2009 5:19 AM Last edited 5 months ago Pardon, but what is ROFL? Please explain. Pete
lipsie replied June 6, 2009 5:23 AM Rolling on Floor Laughing
Dietbeeties replied June 6, 2009 3:21 PM laugh out loud!!
P2putt replied June 7, 2009 12:05 PM Last edited 5 months ago OK.That's a deal.Thanks for the Suggrstion. Glad to hear from you again.Diabeetes.:) Pete
Jocelyn replied June 21, 2009 9:55 PM I love rolf, lol, lmao and just plain sharing comments with you wonderful people on dc.... my life is brighter sharing it with all of you... I have never done on line chats before this, and wasn't sure I'd feel comfortable with it... but I am seriously wild about it now... better than watching a favorite soap opera... we are all so funny and bright and interesting... and yes, entertaining... like having extended family/friends... that we choose... hugs everyone...
cyncyn replied June 22, 2009 3:29 AM Sometimes we do get off track, don't we. But is it really off track? I don't think so. Because stress can make numbers raise, right? Well a little humor, makes you laugh and enjoy, even more! Taking away some stress, if not for a little while. Love it!
Jocelyn replied June 23, 2009 12:26 AM Last edited 5 months ago late night eating is a plague
Dietbeeties replied June 23, 2009 2:46 AM oooh...yes, I bet there will be cake!!
Jocelyn replied June 23, 2009 5:20 AM or maybe even apple pie... made with real sugar...yum, but for now... did you know you can subsitute consentrated applejuice for the sugar and it makes a great pie... bon apetitte...!!! and in the recipe section... lots of subsitute recipes... check it out... |
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patti |
patti replied June 24, 2009 6:20 AM
my schedule is so hectic, Im not sure of a meal time...lol I take care of a disabled hubby, he is not in good shape so I eat somedays when I remember...My biggest problem is stress...hmmm sound familiar? Nighttimes are the worst... Well I just grab a1/4 head of lettuce and drizzle some lemon juice and mix with fresh garlic that is my late night snack. Its healthy, low carbs, tastes great
P2putt replied June 24, 2009 1:57 PM Last edited 5 months ago That sounds great ,Patti. Since I'm going to eat at night go with salad. TY :o) Pete
Jocelyn replied June 24, 2009 5:38 PM sounds like you could use some respite care for yourself... ask you doctor about programs that give caregivers relife time... hugs, Jocelyn
patti replied June 25, 2009 3:22 AM Michael is in the VA now for MY 2 weeks! Because I am primary caretaker I get 2 weeks a year....and I get an aide 3 x's a week for an hour to help me get him in and out of the shower. I love grocery shopping at 2 am! lol
Jocelyn replied June 25, 2009 5:22 AM wow, I'm humbled... thanks for sharing your story Patti... sending you such a big hug... enjoy your two weeks... and don't work all the time... play too... Jocelyn |
For the last year I have a compulsion to eat (carbs) between the hours of 10P.M. and bedtime. I seem to be driven to eat dispite the fact that I'm not necessarally hungry. After dinner I resolve not to eat again but too often I do. My weight is like a yo yo. I keep loosing the same 8 lbs. over and over,not to mention how it effectc my b.s. levels. Has anyone heard of the effects of rigorous exercise on Diabetics. I do Cardio and weight training 6 days a week.Could this contribute to my problem? Suggestions,comments please.Thank you.