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We all have some kind of New Year's resolution. I have new month's resolution for every month. you know, smaller goals makes it easier to be accountable to yourself.
anyways, I have finally realized what my March resolution is. I need to get at least 7 h of sleep. I actually start to realize how bad I'm treating myself when it comes to sleeping. I go to bed no earlier than midnight and I have to wake up at 5:30 am to work. No wonder I have been so tired all the time and after I got back from my vacation this Sunday, I have overslept 2 times already. in 4 days!!! this shows to me that something has to change. and it's not my job, so, obviously, my habits.
I mean, during my vacation, I had at least 9 h of sleep and I woke up rested and full of energy. guess what, now, when I'm back to my old regimen, I'm tired and feel totally off.
but it sounds crazy to go to sleep between 9:30 (this would be perfect for 8 h of good quality sleep) and 10:30 (my goal this month). way too early. I have always been owl and I love staying up late.
so, here I have question to all of the people on "fat secret" - any ideas how I could push myself to go to bed at 10:30, maybe even 10?! and also, do you have any rituals yourself before you go to bed? because, I can get in my bed at 9, no problem, but I can't fall asleep till midnight..
please help, people!
Diet Calendar Entry for 03 March 2011:
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1513 kcal
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Fat: 20.10g | Prot: 83.85g | Carb: 272.65g.
Breakfast: Natural Unsweetened Cocoa, Nutribiotic Rice Protein Chocolate, Grapefruit (Pink and Red) , Bananas , Quick Oats, Light Vanilla Soy Milk. Lunch: Parsley, Garlic, Onions, Whole Grain Thin Spaghetti Pasta, Green Peas (Frozen), westsoy vegetarian stir fry strips. Dinner: Honey Oat Clusters with Almonds, Almond Breeze Unsweetened Original, Sandwich Thins - 100% Whole Wheat, Roasted Garlic Hummus. Snacks/Other: Grapes (Red or Green, European Type Varieties Such As Thompson Seedless) , Granny Smith Apples, Kiwi Fruit, Oranges , Strawberries . more...
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In nursing school we learned all kinds of tricks. The oneI remembered was turn lights down low and tv off about 20 minutes before you want to go to bed so you can start winding down. Me? I have to have the tv on to fall asleep. but that's just me. The other one was that if you haven't fallen asleep within 20 minutes get up and do something and try again later. And if you do drink caffeine try and cut back what time of day you drink nit at. Can't remember the other ones, but hopefully those help a little!
05 Mar 11 by member: Lisamooreatc
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I recently changed my job schedule of 11am to 11pm to 7am to 7pm. I feel like I'm a night owl myself, so I really had to make some adjustments. One thing I feel is a life saver is my application on my smart phone for sleep. It helps get your mind off things and you can fall asleep easier and faster. Once you start going to bed early it will just become a habit. You can always try chamomile tea . . . I would really try a sleep machine or get an application, works great. Hope this helps.
05 Mar 11 by member: Rachel30
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thanks Rachel30 and Lisamooreatc! Rachel, what is the name of that app? I think my problem is that for me it seems wrong to go to bed at 10. I guess, it means, I'm getting old, if I can't keep up with sleeping only 5 h. funny, silly even but I think that's my problem. as they say, everything starts in your head, right?
thanks girls and I'll try your methods!
05 Mar 11 by member: heidija
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