Question:
nitetime eating

hi. i will b 2 years out from lapro rny on 4/24 i have since lost 123# and also have an 8 month old son. i got pg at 8 months out of wls (i know that was not advisable, ive heard it a million times, it was NOT planned). while i was pregnant, i started eating at nite. and then it continued through breastfeeding, like when i would get up at nite to feed him. well, not i am not breastfeeding anymore, and i am still losing weight, very very slowly though. and i am continuing to eat at nite. how do i break this bad habit? its just because my pouch if used to being full at these late hours, that i eat. i dont do it everynite, but its junk food when i do. how do i stop? any ideas? i have 49# to goal, and i am going to make it, i just need a lil help :) i still only eat small amounts when i eat, and sugar makes me dump, if that helps? :)    — squeekypete (posted on April 23, 2008)

April 22, 2008
First, congrats on the new arrival and the WLS. Second, if you must eat at night, eat high protein...68 the junk food!! Immediately! Since you're not nursing anymore maybe you could start over with your whole program to wean you into it. Remember how much you lost that first month... you'd be at goal in no time. I think that's what I would do, start over from post-op day one...get lots of fluids, eat protein only when you do eat then gradually add in the foods as you did in the beginning. Good Luck
   — LuvNSummer

April 22, 2008
I think the biggest thing that you could do would be to put yourself first. Make yourself your first priority and take extreme care of yourself. Decide you are going to do it and then make some goals. Back to basics- protein/veggies/exercise. Get the junk food out of the house- get rid of it. As my doctor says, if you are hungry- eat, just eat protein. Protein keeps you full for hours, carbs only last about 20 mins and make you crave more. Good luck, Dawn Vickers, RN, BLC, CLC
   — DawnVic

April 22, 2008
You were amazingly successful when you stuck to the rules and now you are sliding back to a "habit" (your own words) that you will regret. You are rationalizing it to yourself because you can do this and still loose weight. If that trend reverses (and it will) you will be very upset and you may revert to other emotional eating. Most people who gain the weight back do it at the 2 year point and the main reason is grazing. You can tell by when you are eating and what you are eating that you are losing focus at a really critical time. As the previous poster recommended, do the "5 day pouch test" and renew your vows! It is closer to the finish line (49#) than it is back to the start of the race (123# ago).
   — jannmyers

April 22, 2008
COngrandualtions on the new child. I know that you must be very happy about that. First get rid of the junk food from the house. If you spouse needs it, then have him hide it somewhere for him self. My wife hides her cookies so I don't have to see them. Then stock your pantry and fridge with things that will help you eat right, when you have the urge. Start with bottled water and crystal light. Try to fill up first on liquids. Then try low fat cheese as it is high in protein, since you are far out get a whole grain crackers to go with the cheese. What ever you eat try to make sure that 70% of the calories comes from protein. Then try fresh fruit and even vegatables to fill up on. Last Del Monte had "no Sugar Added" frut in cans and that waok to fill you up. While their peaches and Pears are great, they tend to asck as slider foor, so start with the cheese or sliced lein deli meats. You can do it and we want to hear about it. Best of success to you. --Bill
   — William (Bill) wmil

April 23, 2008
I've been having a little of the night time munchies myself lately...I went out and bought a big container of blueberries...organic salad with salad spritzer (only 10 cal a spray and tastes yummy) Tomatoes...carrot sticks...soy nuts...anything more healthy to keep from eating junk. When i absolutely have to have something sweet, I mix chocolate muscle milk in a SF jello single and that takes care of the sweet and fills me up with protein rather than mindless empty calories, even though the protein is not calorie free...It's still a better choice...But you and me both have got to cut that out! Good luck to you!! And congrats on your success and sweet bundle!
   — .Anita R.

April 23, 2008
Have you tried to eat something like sugar free Jello at night? This might satisfy your need to EAT something and keep you from actually getting any calories. Eventually your body will come to realize that it isn't getting the energy boost at night anymore and QUIT waking you for the SNACK. I would try THAT. I hope this helps, Hugh
   — hubarlow

April 23, 2008
How about adding a protein shake at night before bed instead ? It's a good tme for your body to process the protein and makes you feel fuller.
   — Jen R.