Sleep. How?

[Bluey]

Ok before I take up my challenge to lose some excess pounds im trying to stub-out some bad habits and/or routines.
I BIG one for me is a sleeping routine...Basically I dont have one
I could crawl into bed at anytime...sometimes 9pm or sometimes 6:30am and sleep till.....well whenever
I would really like a regular routine but I am always struggling to fit into one, especially when I mostly don't get tired or sleepy till stupid hours.
What can I do?
I need help

 

[felici]

Good on you for trying to sort this out. I know there's been more than one study showing that people who lack sleep, overeat. It is a hormonal thing.

If you have been as irregular as you suggest, this won't turn around instantly.

I know there is plenty written about insomnia. You might like to check it out. Maybe you can try going to bed fairly late to start with - but at a regular time - to give yourself a chance to develop a rhythm. If you need to, add in techniques suitable for you, for insomnia. (eg Regular pattern of prebed behaviours, camomile tea, warm milk, relaxation exercises, soothing music, dark room. If you lie there for an hour and no luck get up and read a book for half an hour or an hour and try again). Once you can establish a rhythm you can start moving your bedtime earlier a little at a time till you reach the hour that suits you.

Good luck!