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Anyone else having trouble sleeping?

michael_jordan7
michael_jordan7 Posts: 176 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Since I started eating healthy and exercising 3+ months ago I am finding that I can't sleep through the night. About 5 hours and I am done, anyone else had this?

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  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
    Are you working out in the evening? Taking hot showers near bedtime? Those can raise your body temperature and interfere with sleep.
    I sometimes save some carbs during the day to have at night like a half a piece of toast with peanut butter or banana or some such.
    Do not take B vitamins near bedtime as they can be activating for some people.
    Magnesium can calm some people.

    The main thing that has helped with sleep is to practice "Sleep Hygiene."
    I long ago removed all electronics out of the bed room: no phone, no t.v., . . .
    (We only have our two alarm clocks.)
    I use a "white noise" machine (small fan) from Amazon -- have had it or replacements for 20 years.
    See these links in case they help.
    http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/sleep/art-20048379
    http://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-tools-tips/healthy-sleep-tips

    I have not totally worked out my sleep -- still working on it. I hope that you can start sleeping better.
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