This is a terrible state of metabolism for a man who's trying to lose weight, because surplus insulin boosts body-fat storage. Hit the sack for 8 hours each and every night. And try to hit it for the same 8 hours. That is, establish a regular bedtime and waking hour. Pick the time you have to wake up on most days, and make sure you're in bed at least 8 hours before.
Company is optional.
You Think Fitness Trumps Fatness Exercise alone won't make you thin. A recent study of military personnel who increased their exercise during a 3-year period found that they gained weight despite their extra efforts. Food, most likely. They simply ate more than they burned off. The last thing you want to hear, especially from a female, is that size matters.