midnight muncher

i 'm good at watching what i eat durring the day i walk everyday at lunch  but i wake up in the middle of the night starving . i mean i wake up out of a dead sleep  and can't get back to sleep unless i eat something . i read that eating that late can cause sleep problems which has alot to do with appitite control so what do i do

You may be suffering from a disorder known as night eating syndrome (NES), diagnosed when a person eats during the night with full awareness (as opposed to Snocturnal sleep-related eating disorder? which occurs during sleepwalking).  I recommend you see a sleep disorders specialist to receive proper diagnosis and treatment. 

Symptoms of NES include the following and often last for at least 2 months:
 Little or no appetite for breakfast
 Eating more food after dinner than during the meal
 Eating more than half of daily food intake after dinner
 Recurrent awakenings from sleep requiring eating to fall back asleep.

Nutrition recommendations for people with NES include eating regularly during the day, instead of trying to diet, which leaves you more hungry at night.  Limit or avoid alcohol or caffeine, especially during the evening.  Both can interfere with sleep.   Regular exercise can help you manage stress and improve sleep, but exercise at least 4 hours before bed, otherwise this might interfere with sleep. 

Best wishes and let us know about your progress.

I've read about this condition! You should definitely check it out because you might be able to get it resolved. good luck!

i have a brother-in-law who does the same thing. i would be intersted to know how things work out for you, so maybe i can pass the word along to him.