Naps

emmoen
emmoen Posts: 218 Member
edited November 18 in Health and Weight Loss
are they bad? Is there a reason not to take a nap if you have the time?
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  • branflakes1980
    branflakes1980 Posts: 2,516 Member
    Naps are only bad if you are a child.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    Just out of curiosity - why would you think they were bad?
  • cat_lady77
    cat_lady77 Posts: 203 Member
    I love naps. Just don't do it for too long (like hours) or late in the day before bed. I wish I was napping right now lol.
  • emmoen
    emmoen Posts: 218 Member
    I could be doing busy work to keep my metabolism moving or take a nap which would slow it... Right?
  • callsitlikeiseeit
    callsitlikeiseeit Posts: 8,626 Member
    why do you think naps are bad?
  • jaga13
    jaga13 Posts: 1,149 Member
    emmoen wrote: »
    I could be doing busy work to keep my metabolism moving or take a nap which would slow it... Right?

    Well, it's also time you could be mindlessly snacking, so I say take the nap if you're tired!
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  • flippy1234
    flippy1234 Posts: 686 Member
    I love naps!!!!
  • emmoen
    emmoen Posts: 218 Member
    Yeah that happens sometimes when I am tired...I have done an hour of yoga and swam 22 laps today so maybe my body is telling me I should take a little break
  • terri_mom
    terri_mom Posts: 748 Member
    I think naps are under-rated. How could something that the entire culture in Mexico practice be bad? It must be better to nap than have another shot of caffeine, right? But I do love my afternoon coffee. If you have time and desire to nap, listen to your body. :D
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    Wut
  • andympanda
    andympanda Posts: 763 Member
    I love naps, expressly after a good work out. IF your body tells you needs the rest to heal itself, listen to it.
  • flippy1234
    flippy1234 Posts: 686 Member
    Siestas every day in Spain.
  • Alyssa_Is_LosingIt
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt Posts: 4,696 Member
    Naps will not slow your metabolism.

    If you get at least some exercise and stay in a caloric deficit, a nap will certainly not slow your progress. Sleep is important too.
  • MomTo3Lovez
    MomTo3Lovez Posts: 800 Member
    I wish I could take a nap most days, but with my job and then home to my 3 kids I don't ever get to have one :'(
  • Noelv1976
    Noelv1976 Posts: 18,948 Member
    I take power naps at least twice a day!
  • Alyssa_Is_LosingIt
    Alyssa_Is_LosingIt Posts: 4,696 Member
    MomTo3Lovez wrote: »
    I wish I could take a nap most days, but with my job and then home to my 3 kids I don't ever get to have one :'(

    Same here. Also, on the rare and elusive occasion that I have to take a nap, I immediately get too stressed out to sleep because I feel like I should be up doing something. I wish I could find a way to get past that.
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    emmoen wrote: »
    I could be doing busy work to keep my metabolism moving or take a nap which would slow it... Right?

    No...your metabolism continues at a relatively steady pace all day.

    Now, if you mean you're going to nap instead of the exercise that you planned on doing and already figured into your daily calories...then yeah maybe I could see it being detrimental. Otherwise, nap away (and know that many of us are jealous you are able to do so!)
  • berlynnwall
    berlynnwall Posts: 669 Member
    Getting enough sleep is an important part of weight loss too. Like someone else said, when you get tired, it's easier to mindlessly snack. Naps forever.

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  • trying4real
    trying4real Posts: 113 Member
    I love naps!
  • G33K_G1RL
    G33K_G1RL Posts: 283 Member
    If I feel the need, I will take a 20 minute nap. The trick is figuring out how much time leads to feeling energized, and how much will make you feel lethargic. You should wake up in the light sleep phase to get the best benefit. 20 minutes avoids getting to deep sleep, while 90 minutes will complete approximately 1 cycle.

    Last weekend I knew I was going to have a late night, so I actually took a 90 minute nap at 4 p.m.

  • punkuate
    punkuate Posts: 127 Member
    Nothing constructive to add. Just want to add that napping is one of my favourite hobbies.
  • Tigg_er
    Tigg_er Posts: 22,001 Member
    Yep , love me some good nap time.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    I desperately could use a nap right now.
  • kpodaru
    kpodaru Posts: 133 Member
    it depends; if it messes with your night sleep (as it does with mine), then i'll forgo a nap to have better night sleep (even though at times i really really REALLY want a nap!)
  • FatOldManMN
    FatOldManMN Posts: 1,116 Member
    15-20 mins....thats all I need.
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,031 Member
    <3 naps <3
  • girlviernes
    girlviernes Posts: 2,402 Member
    Naps are generally good, but they can cause problems if you have insomnia or depression. Otherwise, nap away!
  • jenncalicollins617
    jenncalicollins617 Posts: 79 Member
    This just made my day! No more guilt over napping for me!
  • DirrtyH
    DirrtyH Posts: 664 Member
    I seem to be incapable of taking a nap that is less than 3 hours, so I don't do it very often. But yay naps!
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