Square Wheels Posted May 9, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 9, 2017 I have had the bad habit of eating during the middle of the night for as long as I can remember, at least 40 years, probably longer. I am going to start tonight. No more eating after I go to bed. I hope to lose a fair amount of weight just by breaking this habit. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedalphile Posted May 9, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 9, 2017 Just now, Square Wheels said: I hope to lose a fair amount of weight just by breaking this habit. And if not that, at least you get more sleep. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted May 9, 2017 Share #3 Posted May 9, 2017 You should probably avoid eating anything after 7 PM. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 9, 2017 That's what Dagwood Bumstead always did. I didn't know real people did that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted May 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, Road Runner said: You should probably avoid eating anything after 7 PM. That would be tough, sometimes I don't eat dinner until then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 9, 2017 33 minutes ago, pedalphile said: And if not that, at least you get more sleep. No he won't. He gets up to pee, like every 12 1/2 minutes. He has a fridge in to bathroom to keep his cereal milk cold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share #7 Posted May 9, 2017 9 minutes ago, 2Far said: He has a fridge in to bathroom to keep his cereal milk cold. Now that's thinking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parodybot Posted May 9, 2017 Share #8 Posted May 9, 2017 Start by cleaning out under your bed... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post parodybot Posted May 9, 2017 Popular Post Share #9 Posted May 9, 2017 This explains much. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #10 Posted May 9, 2017 43 minutes ago, 2Far said: No he won't. He gets up to pee, like every 12 1/2 minutes. He has a fridge in to bathroom to keep his cereal milk cold. My first home had a place for laundry in the bathroom but we had a laundry room so we used that space for a freezer. Came in handy when you are taking a bath and decide you want a popsicle. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted May 9, 2017 10 minutes ago, Longjohn said: Came in handy when you are taking a bath and decide you want a popsicle. This is something I have never done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted May 9, 2017 Share #12 Posted May 9, 2017 How do you eat in the middle of the night when you are asleep? Do you hang food above you on fishing line or something like an IV drip? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #13 Posted May 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Square Wheels said: This is something I have never done. I have a small fridge in the spa room for drinks. The granddaughters always have popsicles while in the hot tub. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share #14 Posted May 9, 2017 12 minutes ago, Indy said: How do you eat in the middle of the night when you are asleep? Do you hang food above you on fishing line or something like an IV drip? I get up at least hourly to pee. I just walk downstairs to the fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #15 Posted May 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I get up at least hourly to pee. I just walk downstairs to the fridge. You sound like you are on the same schedule as my wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #16 Posted May 9, 2017 Oh, go ahead and cut out those calories. I have money down that you will replace them somewhere in the day. Your efforts are futile! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post parodybot Posted May 9, 2017 Popular Post Share #17 Posted May 9, 2017 24 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I get up at least hourly to pee. I just walk downstairs to the fridge. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #18 Posted May 9, 2017 Ha ha!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted May 9, 2017 Share #19 Posted May 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Longjohn said: That's what Dagwood Bumstead always did. I didn't know real people did that. He hates Seinfeld and coffee, but he loves eating in the middle of the night. He may not be a real people. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted May 9, 2017 Share #20 Posted May 9, 2017 I can't imagine waking up to eat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted May 9, 2017 Share #21 Posted May 9, 2017 What do you eat? There is a difference between being hungry and being not-full. You just have to convince your brain which is which. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted May 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Zephyr said: What do you eat? There is a difference between being hungry and being not-full. You just have to convince your brain which is which. Almost anything is fair game. Usually cereal or toast. I'm never hungry. Rarely I'll just have some water instead. I just need to stop cold turkey, so today is the day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted May 9, 2017 Share #23 Posted May 9, 2017 7 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: I can't imagine waking up to eat. Me, neither. I have never awakened in the night and thought, "Man, I'm hungry! I think I'll get up and go fix me a big meal." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted May 9, 2017 Share #24 Posted May 9, 2017 You actually make stuff? Wow, this may be harder than I thought. Ever think it is a bit of the feedback loop and the 'water instead' is getting you up the next hour? Remember these from the '70's? Buy one and every night put it on the stairs spike side up. You'll learn to go back to sleep. If you must eat, go 'fruit first'. Try and handful of grapes. They will fill you up pretty quick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #25 Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, parodybot said: How is it possible to find a picture like this? Uncle google is amazing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share #26 Posted May 9, 2017 5 minutes ago, Zephyr said: You actually make stuff? Wow, this may be harder than I thought. Ever think it is a bit of the feedback loop and the 'water instead' is getting you up the next hour? Remember these from the '70's? Buy one and every night put it on the stairs spike side up. You'll learn to go back to sleep. If you must eat, go 'fruit first'. Try and handful of grapes. They will fill you up pretty quick. Yup, I'll make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I'll cook toast. I've made frozen waffles before. Leftover pizza. Again, just about anything. I just need to stop, no excuses. I'm on a 30 day @Randomguy like challenge. 1 hour ago, parodybot said: I peed in a dryer once, I might have been drunk. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted May 9, 2017 Share #27 Posted May 9, 2017 Just now, Square Wheels said: I'm on a 30 day @Randomguy like challenge. So you are going to substitute masturbation for eating? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share #28 Posted May 9, 2017 Just now, Road Runner said: So you are going to substitute masturbation for eating? I'll be losing weight 3 ounces at a time. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted May 9, 2017 Share #29 Posted May 9, 2017 28 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I'll be losing weight 3 ounces inches at a time. FIFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share #30 Posted May 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, Zephyr said: FIFY I don't have 3 inches to lose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #31 Posted May 9, 2017 59 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I peed in a dryer once, I might have been drunk. Well, at least you were funny once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #32 Posted May 9, 2017 23 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I don't have 3 inches to lose. Then be careful closing the fridge door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #33 Posted May 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Zephyr said: What do you eat? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groot Posted May 9, 2017 Share #34 Posted May 9, 2017 5 hours ago, Square Wheels said: I have had the bad habit of eating during the middle of the night for as long as I can remember, at least 40 years, probably longer. I am going to start tonight. No more eating after I go to bed. I hope to lose a fair amount of weight just by breaking this habit. I am Groot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted May 9, 2017 Share #35 Posted May 9, 2017 5 hours ago, Dirtyhip said: I can't imagine waking up to eat. It's weird, I know, but I do this pretty much every morning. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #36 Posted May 9, 2017 6 hours ago, Square Wheels said: I get up at least hourly to pee. I just walk downstairs to the fridge. Pee upstairs, dammit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #37 Posted May 9, 2017 5 hours ago, Zephyr said: You actually make stuff? Wow, this may be harder than I thought. Ever think it is a bit of the feedback loop and the 'water instead' is getting you up the next hour? Remember these from the '70's? Buy one and every night put it on the stairs spike side up. You'll learn to go back to sleep. If you must eat, go 'fruit first'. Try and handful of grapes. They will fill you up pretty quick. I think you need to get into mind control for the peeing. Isn't one of your favourite sayings "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right."? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 9, 2017 Author Share #38 Posted May 9, 2017 23 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: Pee upstairs, dammit! I do, then I head downstairs. 20 minutes ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: I think you need to get into mind control for the peeing. Isn't one of your favourite sayings "Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right."? If it were only that simple. This has been a 14+ year problem. Seen many docs, taken many drugs, had a few surgeries. Constant pain. Makes running, riding and just living pretty difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #39 Posted May 9, 2017 18 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: I do, then I head downstairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted May 9, 2017 Share #40 Posted May 9, 2017 You should just sleep with a catheter inserted. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted May 9, 2017 Share #41 Posted May 9, 2017 22 minutes ago, Square Wheels said: If it were only that simple. This has been a 14+ year problem. Seen many docs, taken many drugs, had a few surgeries. Constant pain. Makes running, riding and just living pretty difficult. My home 'speriments have led me to believe that if I sleep soundly, no or very little waking to pee. Plus, I am convinced that I just have to pee when I wake up , well, just because I am awake! RR, how is your 'speriment going? I need to get my sleep apnea fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted May 9, 2017 Share #42 Posted May 9, 2017 1 minute ago, RalphWaldoMooseworth said: RR, how is your 'speriment going? I forgot what it was. I'm pretty sure it was a promising idea, but it didn't pan out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted May 10, 2017 Share #43 Posted May 10, 2017 Hey, @Square Wheels, we need an update. How'd last night go? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 10, 2017 Author Share #44 Posted May 10, 2017 6 minutes ago, Zephyr said: Hey, @Square Wheels, we need an update. How'd last night go? 1 down! I ate dinner (late), had a small applesauce before bed, then nothing all night. I brought up some painters tape and put an X over the door to remind me not to go down. I just need to break the habit. I'd love to lose 15 pounds between now and June 17. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMichael70 Posted May 10, 2017 Share #45 Posted May 10, 2017 I usually wake middle of night , make a bowl of oatmeal with wheat germ microwave then add some honey and milk, check face book and become sleepy soon back to bed till daylight . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted May 10, 2017 Share #46 Posted May 10, 2017 17 hours ago, Road Runner said: You should just sleep with a catheter inserted. Problem solved. There are comorbidities with that route. That is last resort type of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Kosciuszko Posted May 11, 2017 Share #47 Posted May 11, 2017 8 hours ago, Square Wheels said: 1 down! I ate dinner (late), had a small applesauce before bed, then nothing all night. Curious how circumstances work out. I wonder if your knee had stayed healthy whether you would have had the time or inclination to start this new goal, or whether you would have remained so focused on running that this would never have come up. Consider: in which case would you have better long-term health - a good knee and completing the Mt. Washington run, or a knee issue but having broken the habit of eating in the middle of the night? I'm disposed to think you're better off long term having shaken the midnight eating habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #48 Posted May 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Thaddeus Kosciuszko said: Curious how circumstances work out. I wonder if your knee had stayed healthy whether you would have had the time or inclination to start this new goal, or whether you would have remained so focused on running that this would never have come up. Consider: in which case would you have better long-term health - a good knee and completing the Mt. Washington run, or a knee issue but having broken the habit of eating in the middle of the night? I'm disposed to think you're better off long term having shaken the midnight eating habit. I will only accept both! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted May 11, 2017 Share #49 Posted May 11, 2017 On 5/9/2017 at 0:33 PM, Dirtyhip said: I can't imagine waking up to eat. I think there are many people who wake up to eat all the time. I did all the time when I was younger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted May 11, 2017 Author Share #50 Posted May 11, 2017 9 hours ago, Randomguy said: I did all the time when I was younger. Me too, I just never stopped. 2 days into it! Will I last longer than @Randomguy in his challenge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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