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Sleep deprived and weight loss link?

shantelbing
shantelbing Posts: 33 Member
edited January 2 in Social Groups
Hey, I've been hearing a lot about how not getting enough sleep can affect your weight in a negative way. I have never been a sound sleeper, almost any movement or noise wakes me. I haven't had a full nights sleep in over a year other than maybe 1 or 2 pass out nights (lol). I was just wondering what everyone else had heard about it and if anyone had any tips on how to go to sleep easier or better?
-I've tried natural sleeping pills, tried drinking milk or water before bed, tried changing the way I'm sleeping.
-I am a very stressed person, like all the time and my job only makes everything worse.. I'm attempting to find a new one..
Please help lol.

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  • RevengeoftheEndorphins
    RevengeoftheEndorphins Posts: 239
    Tire yourself out during the day. Walk places. Exercise. Do some housework or fix things you've been putting off. Anything to tire yourself out. That's what I usually do so I can fall asleep easily.

    Also, don't eat nothing sugary before you sleep or have anything with caffeine. Maybe have a warm bath or cup of hot tea before you nod off.
  • smokedragon97
    smokedragon97 Posts: 111 Member
    Hmmm... I actually had to go to a doctor after my surgery as I could no longer sleep naturally and he prescribed some sleep medication for me. Something called elavil, I take 50mg a night. He stated I can take take up to 150mg safely. I only have to go to 75 or a 100ng if I'm really stressed out. If you are able to, talk to a doctor about it. I do not have sleep apnea, but I've heard that can effect sleep patterns as well, and if that is fixed, maybe you can get back on a normal sleep schedule without medication. Especially since it's been going on so long, a year and a half is a long time.... it might be worth a doctor's check up, just to be certain.
  • shantelbing
    shantelbing Posts: 33 Member
    Thanks guys that does help. I generally do keep pretty busy during the day because I work 8-6, and unfortunately I do not own a bath tub :frown: it's really sad lol.
    I have had a couple people tell me to go to the doctors for it so I believe I will have to do that once I find one that will take me.

    Thanks again
  • FitnessPalWorks
    FitnessPalWorks Posts: 1,128 Member
    Can you go for a walk for at least a half hour on your lunch breaks?
  • shantelbing
    shantelbing Posts: 33 Member
    I do get an hour lunch break, but usually by the time I'm done eating and logging on here there isn't much left. Or a lot of the time I'm needed to go back early, I tend to stay around just incase they need me. I have been waking up at 5 o'clock lately and staying up. I may try to squeeze in some walking before I have to go to work in the mornings
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