ANDRE'S REVENGE DAY 63- Why I've Gained Back 10 Pounds

So, there has been this topic looming out there that I've been embarrassed to talk about, but feel like I needed to address. I've gained 10 pounds back during this challenge. I have been sleep eating while taking Ambien. I finally figured out that I was eating junk food in my sleep, and asked my psychiatrist about it. He confirmed that Ambien can make you have episodes of amnesia and that people sleep eat, sleep walk, and even sleep DRIVE!

So, I'm off the Ambien. And hoping the pounds will start going bye bye again any day now.

Also, I gave myself kind of a bad haircut today. Feel free to point and laugh.

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[shaymodels]

I really love your videos. Very entertaining and motivating

[learning2liveful]

omg you make me bust a gut........

[geiuy]

ah ah your so funny

[theresaistasty94]

I take ambien everynight and it can get really scary... the other night I woke up with tonnns of bruises on my legs knees wrists and stomach. but, it gets the job done.

[s3ne]

I don't know if you've tried Melatonin yet or not. It works really well for me personally as something natural. Not only does it help me sleep better at night, but I don't feel as tired during the day. It doesn't totally dope you up like a lot of drug sleep aids, but it does make a difference for me and a lot of hardcore insomniacs I've talked to!

[Clarion13]

That is crazy about the Ambein! I was afraid to take it when I had insomnia. Scary stuff! I ended up using Melatonin, it REALLY WORKED and had no side effects. I had insomnia for 3 months before I tried it, wish I had done it sooner. But as someone else said, start with a low dose, read up on it.

OH, and my insomnia was made worse because I was fasting and detoxing at the time.

:)

[harrisonfivehere]

You are so funny. I'm not doing the raw fu challenge, but I am getting into green drinks. Love the new haircut. Tell hubby to get a combination lock so you don't go crazy searching for the key. Sending successful rehab prayers your way. What a great sis you are!

[thrivesurvive]

I also have insomnia, I try to balance my circadian rhythms by getting as much sunlight into my eyes during the day, and making sure the room is pitch black at night (I have to cover my eyes with something). I also unplug everything (or as much as possible) in the room so I can't sense the electricity humming around me. I don't wear sunglasses anymore. During the day, all the blinds are opened. No fluorescent lights if I can avoid them. Try not to look at lights or the computer at night.

[thrivesurvive]

oh ma lawd! sleep eating! I guess it wouldn't be so bad if all you had in your house was fruit, but on the other hand, not having cheetos in the house may have caused you to sleep drive to go find some!

Have you made cheesy kale chips? I use the cheese sauce recipe from the mac and cheese in Everyday Raw and just slather it on kale, and dehydrate. Tastes way better than cheetos, and much better for you (and Basil). To help me sleep, I unplug everything n the room and cover my eyes. Helps.

[Dee40]

Gurl...I feel you. It is so sad to see a diva having drama in her life but I have faith you will work it out. All I can say is "You better work". Congrad on the website. Luv you.....