Super Tired=Super Hungry?

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Nadyasmom
Nadyasmom Posts: 281
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I'm a mom of 2 toddlers (3 and 2), and my husband is currently out of the country, so it's all on me--which leaves me feeling pretty tired/exhausted on a regular basis. But I've been tracking it over the last few months and noticed that on nights when I get even LESS sleep than normal, and feel tired/sluggish the next day, I'm also much more hungry. I assume that it's simply my body's coping mechanism to needing energy, but that doesn't help with my attempts at losing weight.

So--my question is--anyone else experience this? And what do you do to combat it? (Other than get more rest, take a nap, etc as those are not usually an option).

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  • maksimsmom
    maksimsmom Posts: 11
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    i can relate, i have 3 kids and though they are older now, i was at my biggest when they were in their toddler stage. the way i lost weight was by cutting carbs. i realized they were my go-to foods when i was bored or tired or just feeling lonely. something you could try is body by vi. i started taking the shakes to boost my energy and get heatlthy and i ended up losing 15 pounds at the same time. i sleep well, i have less cravings and much more energy. i would recommend it to anyone and wish i had known about body by vi when my kids were toddlers. anyways, you are not alone, i know how you are feeling! Take care of yourself and if you have any questions, just let me know!
  • JayByrd107
    JayByrd107 Posts: 282 Member
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    It's hard to have the will power to eat right and in the proper amounts when tired. Tired as the result of caring for young children makes this 1,000,000 times worse. I empathize with you. Having meals and snack that are calorie dense but also healthful can give you the energy you need to make it until nap time. :)
  • robynelizabeth1234
    robynelizabeth1234 Posts: 8
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    When i'm tired and hungry i have an instant coffee, it fills my stomach with warmth giving a full feeling, and perks me up. although coffee is not as ideal as having a good 7 or 8 hour sleep, it is a temporary fix for me :)
  • ariant23
    ariant23 Posts: 161 Member
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    :-) mine are 13 months and almost 3. I'm so there with you. My husband travels for work often. I give in some days. Other days (if we can) I try to distract myself by going outside with the kids. Even if it's just to the front yard b/c one of them is napping. If I can get moving (not in an exercise fashion, but just playing) it seems to help me wake up.
    Other than that, I live on diet soda.

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