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How much is enough?

acmendrek
acmendrek Posts: 8 Member
edited February 12 in Health and Weight Loss
I know more is always better, but let's be real here, sleep is something I can never seem to get enough of...I'm a mom, wife, CEO of my household (by choice), and I work full-time with a 1.5 hour commute each way. I know sleep affects weight loss, so what is the general recommendation of sleep needed in order to rest the body and aid in regulating metabolism, muscle growth and repair, ect. I have a feeling that my lack of sleep is part of the reason i'm not losing as much weight as I'd like to even though I'm carefully tracking and consistently exercising.

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  • BusyRaeNOTBusty
    BusyRaeNOTBusty Posts: 7,166 Member
    7-9 hours.
  • hstoblish
    hstoblish Posts: 234 Member
    You need 7.5 to 9 hours of sleep a night.
  • arizonahiker
    arizonahiker Posts: 40 Member
    I feel your pain, I have the same issue. Single dad 1.5 hour commute both ways. The hardest part is finding time to get a work-out in, between my long drive, work, dinner and dishes I have very little time to myself. I struggled with the concern of not getting enough sleep but finally just decided the value of exercise and eating healthy was still important. I do what I can to fall asleep as early as I can, adding to the struggle is the fact I have to wake up at 3:30 just to get my work-out in. On a good night I get about 5 hours a sleep, I am sure its effecting my progress to a certain point. I know this really didn't answer your question but just know you are not alone.
  • Escape_Artist
    Escape_Artist Posts: 1,155 Member
    They say between 7-9hrs a night

    Personally I always aim to sleep 9 hrs a night, I can manage with 8hrs, but anything under that and I turn into a cranky monster
  • MoreBean13
    MoreBean13 Posts: 8,701 Member
    7-9 is the goal.

    I feel your pain- I have almost none of the demands you have except working full time and even though I try my best I get about 6.5 average...which is a MAJOR upgrade from the 3-4 I was getting 18 months ago. I've had to really prioritize sleep as a goal.
  • acmendrek
    acmendrek Posts: 8 Member
    It is comforting to know I'm not alone out there and you are a single dad! If I were a single mom, I'd probably get 2 hours of sleep a night so kudos to you for keeping it all together and still trying to be the best and fit Dad you can be! (applause)
  • joolywooly33
    joolywooly33 Posts: 421 Member
    As much as possible....I love my sleep, but don't get that much sometimes, what with work and babies......
  • suziepoo1984
    suziepoo1984 Posts: 915 Member
    I would like to get 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep a night, but since past 2 years been getting only 6 hours of broken sleep :(
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