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Sleep schedule & weight loss

megtheotter
megtheotter Posts: 3 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
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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  • Orphia
    Orphia Posts: 7,097 Member
    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!
  • megtheotter
    megtheotter Posts: 3 Member
    Maybe I should try that. I guess resting would be better than nothing? LOL
  • runmama411
    runmama411 Posts: 162 Member
    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.
  • megtheotter
    megtheotter Posts: 3 Member
    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.
  • macgurlnet
    macgurlnet Posts: 1,946 Member
    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 :)

    ~Lyssa
  • cosmo_momo
    cosmo_momo Posts: 173 Member
    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?
  • G33K_G1RL
    G33K_G1RL Posts: 283 Member
    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.
  • Liftng4Lis
    Liftng4Lis Posts: 15,151 Member
    Exercising actually helps me sleep better :smiley:
  • DMLC2014
    DMLC2014 Posts: 71 Member
    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.
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