hunger vs tiredness

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Hi Laura:

Are you really HUNGRY when you wake up or are you eating due to boredom (what else is there to do at 3am)

If you are reallyHUNGRY, it may behoove (sp?) you to have something like half a bagel with a tablespoon of peanut butter on it before you go to bed-- the carb/protein combo should stave off true hunger pains throughout the course of the night.

Now if you're bored, you may want to keep a book (or a sketch pad) next to your bed, which is what i do. I just don't allow myself to get up, cuz I don't want my body thinking "Ok--I'll just get a few hours of sleep and then I can eat again."

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I have the same problem. I tend to stay up, at my computer, and snack (usually microwave popcorn) till the wee hours of the morning. Realizing that one does it is a first step. Second, I think, is that one eats well balanced meals. Third, should be, find something to replace snacking (or just go to bed earlier).

Betty- "opheliapink" Fri, 21 Mar 2003 03:09:21 -0000 hunger vs tiredness > i read an interesting article the other day thought i might like to > share it. It talked about how somepeople who are sleep deprived over > eat in an attempt to make more energy so they will continue to still > function. It kind of hit home for me because as a student i do not > get enough sleep, like most of the population doesn't. It was kind > of funny because the next night i was up rediculously late and found > myself going to the fridge again and again as it got later. I'm not > sure how to combat this late night snacking, but i guess realising > that it happens is a good first step. > > any advice would be very welcome. > > thanks Laura > > P.S. i apologize for any grammatical errors i make. I might be a > student, but i'm an art student(this is also my excuse when i get > math questions wrong). > > > >

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>I'm not

>sure how to combat this late night snacking, but i guess realising

>that it happens is a good first step.

 

 

Have you tried getting a drink instead? I know a drink of water is not

going to stop the hunger or the need to munch, but a smoothie might.

Sometimes a smoothie can be so filling its like a mini meal in a glass. If

you can make a big jug of it then you can just pour yourself a glass when

you fancy a snack. I really like raspberry and strawberry or mango flavour.

I make them with either fruit juice and a banana to make it thicker, or

soya milk and soya yoghurt. You could also add some silken tofu to add some

protein (which may fill you up more)but i'd start with the tofu and puree

it, then add other ingredients.

I really love smoothies and they work for me, the only thing is the effort

in preparing them so i'd make in bulk.

I'd say, don't try to stop snacking, because your body obviously needs it,

but try to eat healthier things. you could also make up a big fruit salad

and grab a bowl of that when hungry. If you crave chocolate, you can melt a

few squares and add it to some yoghurt to make a chocolatey low fat sauce

and pour this on top. The flavour of yoghurt doesn't matter, strawberry or

raspberry work well.

Hope this helps,

 

Laura

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On Fri, 21 Mar 2003, Laura Moore wrote:

 

> Have you tried getting a drink instead? I know a drink of water is not

> going to stop the hunger or the need to munch, but a smoothie might.

> Sometimes a smoothie can be so filling its like a mini meal in a glass. If

> you can make a big jug of it then you can just pour yourself a glass when

> you fancy a snack. I really like raspberry and strawberry or mango flavour.

 

 

An excellent and healthy smoothie we do often:

 

1 can crushed pinapple

1 can coconut milk

 

Mix in a blender with ice and enjoy!

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Thanks for the easy smoothie recipe. I often have a smoothie for my late night snack. I like banana and mango :-)An excellent and healthy smoothie we do often:1 can crushed pinapple1 can coconut milkMix in a blender with ice and enjoy!If you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere. - Vincent Van GoghPost your free ad now! Canada Personals

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Interesting!!! Something to look into for my husband. Thanks!!

Bridget.....

 

opheliapink <opheliapink wrote:

i read an interesting article the other day thought i might like to share it. It talked about how somepeople who are sleep deprived over eat in an attempt to make more energy so they will continue to still function. It kind of hit home for me because as a student i do not get enough sleep, like most of the population doesn't. It was kind of funny because the next night i was up rediculously late and found myself going to the fridge again and again as it got later. I'm not sure how to combat this late night snacking, but i guess realising that it happens is a good first step.any advice would be very welcome.thanks LauraIf you truly love Nature, you will find beauty everywhere. - Vincent Van GoghPost your free ad now! Canada Personals