Sleeping and Weight Loss
You’ve probably read about how getting enough sleep can help you lose weight. Along those lines, I wanted to talk about something I’ve been experiencing lately.
Several things have combined to keep me really tired this week. Stress, loss of sleep, etc. have really taken a toll, and I’ve noticed that I’m eating a lot more as a result. In particular, I tend to crave a snack in the afternoons, simply because I’m so tired by then I feel that I need to do something to make it through the rest of the workday.
I’ve been trying to be more aware of what I’m doing. In particular, I’m trying to focus on the fact that I want to eat because I’m tired, not because I’m hungry. I’m also trying to do other things (besides snack) to keep my energy level up. One thing that works for me is taking a short walk. On bad days, I might walk down the hall and back every 30-45 minutes. I’ll also shut the door and stretch or just stand up for a while. Another thing to try is drinking instead of eating. I’ll have coffee or tea (both decaf). I might drink some water too.
Of course, the real solution is getting enough rest! I’m working on that one too.
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