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It is important that you mentioned sleep. I notice a difference in managing weight when I am able to get enough sleep and when I am not.
I retired from my full-time career, and because it involved long hours and a long commute, I was on a sleep deficit for years. Usually I could only squeeze in 5-1/2 to 6 hours of sleep a night during the workweek. When I first retired and before I took a part-time job, I came to find out that with no alarm clock, my natural sleep requirement is about 7-1/2 hours.
I've lost weight since I retired, and I think having the opportunity to get enough sleep MOST of the time made a difference.
I am now working part-time with the same long commute, so again I get less sleep for three days, but it's more like 6-1/2.
It is important that you mentioned sleep. I notice a difference in managing weight when I am able to get enough sleep and when I am not.
I retired from my full-time career, and because it involved long hours and a long commute, I was on a sleep deficit for years. Usually I could only squeeze in 5-1/2 to 6 hours of sleep a night during the workweek. When I first retired and before I took a part-time job, I came to find out that with no alarm clock, my natural sleep requirement is about 7-1/2 hours.
I've lost weight since I retired, and I think having the opportunity to get enough sleep MOST of the time made a difference.
I am now working part-time with the same long commute, so again I get less sleep for three days, but it's more like 6-1/2.
Sleep is a huge problem for me these days and I don't think it is helping my eating desires.
Like you, I work and commute. I leave the house by 5:15 AM so in bed by 8:30. I probably fall asleep by 9PM. Normally I can deal with that, but I am on a "streak" of insomnia now. Not helped by menopause and my very stressful job. I am waking every 2 hours or so and often just staying awake. It is horrible.
Try stretching just before you go to bed. I'm usually yawning by the first or second position. That should shorten the time it takes to fall asleep at least.
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