Dieting Question

[CrystalChick]

Ladies Im hoping you can help me out on this one..... What could be the reason for a person waking up in the middle of the night when dieting?

For example your last meal is 7:00 then you go to bed at 10 wake up 1-2 hours later.... Is the waking up caused because your body is used to eating every 2-3 hours?
I have slipped in some cottage cheese at 10pm and I am still waking up I do notice after a cheat meal since my carbs are higher I don't wake up....
At this point my assumption is because my carbs have been reduced with the exception of the cheat meal this is the reason I am getting up. I have been struggling with this for a LOOOOOG time and I hate it but I can't get it to stop.
Any imput would be appreciated suggestions


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[Cheetarah]

I would suggest eating a can of tuna with mayo, eggs, or a chicken breast RIGHT before going to bed. I used to have the same problem until I started eating something RIGHT before bed. Heck, I'd be starving even before I got to bed if I ate at 7 pm then didn't go to bed til 10 pm! There's nothing wrong with eating a good protein and fat source right before bed. It will keep you satisfied overnight as well as prevent catabolism, at least for a while.

 

[The_Monster]

...alternatly you could drink a protien shake with casein (some or all). The slower digestion should keep you satiated longer into the night and might solve your problem...

 

[CrystalChick]

Thanks Spatts for the link after I saw I remember reading it sometime ago and it make sense.
I see this is quite common so I will just deal with it.
It seems this could be a good thing because it means things are movin..

Thanks Everybody For You Help
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[CrystalChick]

Thanks Spatts for the link after I saw I remember reading it sometime ago and it make sense.
I see this is quite common so I will just deal with it.
It seems this could be a good thing because it means things are movin..

Thanks Everybody For Your Help
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