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Sleep schedule & weight loss

megtheotter
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Okay - so I know that sleep is important, however, I have some serious spurts of insomnia. If I still eat the recommended calories for the day & get at least 30 minutes of exercise in will it still be easy to lose the weight? If I need to get a better sleep schedule going do you guys have any tips?
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If you still lay quietly in bed and rest when you can't sleep at night, it's still beneficial.
Sorry, I don't have a miracle cure for insomnia. Different things work for different people. Best of luck, and welcome!0 -
Maybe I should try that. I guess resting would be better than nothing? LOL0
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Insomniac here. Hey look, I'm awake (4:43am)! I've lost over 11 pounds even with the curse of insomnia. You can try talking to your Dr-I got a Rx sleep aid but it makes me feel lousy. Maybe you'd fare better? Also, I have good results with Advil PM. Just one-sleepy time and it helps my running aches. But, I'm not cool taking it daily. Good luck with your weight loss, but yeah, you can still lose.0
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Thanks! Glad to know that. I think I will get some Advil PM. I've taken it before and it did make me sleepy but I might get some melatonin as well and try that.0
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If sleeping pills make you feel crummy, try valerian root! It may be more effective than melatonin, depending on what's up with your body. Taking anything to help me sleep (ie: OTC pills, even nyquil/night time cold medicine) often leaves me feeling groggy and blah the next day. Valerian root has not
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I don't have insomnia, but I have taken melatonin when I needed to get my sleep schedule back on track. I feel like it helped me fall asleep faster than normal
I wouldn't say it made me sleepy though..so it very well could have had a placebo effect. Maybe something like Zzzquil would help you?
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Try to build a routine that tells your body it's time to sleep. For me it's wash face, clean teeth, glass of water, lip-balm, lights out. Simple, but I automatically start yawning while doing it
Also avoid any computer/mobile screen if you can, or at least use a night lighting program. I'm runnin f.lux on my computer right now, and twilight on my android. It makes the screen dimmer and less blue, which helps natural melatonin production.0 -
Exercising actually helps me sleep better0
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Lavender smells helps too -- have a hot bath Epsom/lavender smell. (unless your not allergic to perfume--use pain), candles low or lights!! It will make your muscles relax.0
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