The surprising links between what you eat and how well you sleep
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Re: The surprising links between what you eat and how well you sleep
#2Also when you eat.
I recently started doing time restricted eating (16/8) which means I stop eating around 5pm at the latest on a week day. I sleep soooo much better than I used to. I'm not sure if it's a comfort thing, or perhaps some kind of hormonal/neuochemical response, but it really seems to have worked for me.
Specifically I fall asleep much quicker than I used to. I used to listen to podcasts to help me doze off, but now I'm asleep so fast I never actually get to listen to anything much.
Re: The surprising links between what you eat and how well you sleep
#3Also when you eat. I recently started doing time restricted eating (16/8) which means I stop eating around 5pm at the latest on a week day. I sleep soooo much better than I used to. I'm not sure if it's a comfort thing, or perhaps some kind of hormonal/neuochemical response, but it really seems to have worked for me. Specifically I fall asleep much quicker than I used to. I used to listen to podcasts to help me doze…
Thanks I need to try the 5pm cutoff. my sleep patterns are horrible. Insomnia multiple nights a week.
Re: The surprising links between what you eat and how well you sleep
#4Also when you eat. I recently started doing time restricted eating (16/8) which means I stop eating around 5pm at the latest on a week day. I sleep soooo much better than I used to. I'm not sure if it's a comfort thing, or perhaps some kind of hormonal/neuochemical response, but it really seems to have worked for me. Specifically I fall asleep much quicker than I used to. I used to listen to podcasts to help me doze…
It’s so hard to get others on that early dinner schedule though!
Re: The surprising links between what you eat and how well you sleep
#5Also when you eat. I recently started doing time restricted eating (16/8) which means I stop eating around 5pm at the latest on a week day. I sleep soooo much better than I used to. I'm not sure if it's a comfort thing, or perhaps some kind of hormonal/neuochemical response, but it really seems to have worked for me. Specifically I fall asleep much quicker than I used to. I used to listen to podcasts to help me doze…
Thanks I need to try the 5pm cutoff. my sleep patterns are horrible. Insomnia multiple nights a week.
Do that in addition to all the sleep hygiene things. No screens before going to bed, only using the bed to sleep, etc.
Re: The surprising links between what you eat and how well you sleep
#6Also when you eat. I recently started doing time restricted eating (16/8) which means I stop eating around 5pm at the latest on a week day. I sleep soooo much better than I used to. I'm not sure if it's a comfort thing, or perhaps some kind of hormonal/neuochemical response, but it really seems to have worked for me. Specifically I fall asleep much quicker than I used to. I used to listen to podcasts to help me doze…
It’s so hard to get others on that early dinner schedule though!
I don't like eating late, but my fellow countrymen love to have barbecues late into the night. Oh well.
Re: The surprising links between what you eat and how well you sleep
#7Also when you eat. I recently started doing time restricted eating (16/8) which means I stop eating around 5pm at the latest on a week day. I sleep soooo much better than I used to. I'm not sure if it's a comfort thing, or perhaps some kind of hormonal/neuochemical response, but it really seems to have worked for me. Specifically I fall asleep much quicker than I used to. I used to listen to podcasts to help me doze…
Which meal do you skip for 16/8 fasting? Is it dinner that you skip? Which one is better - skipping breakfast or dinner?
Re: The surprising links between what you eat and how well you sleep
#8Also when you eat. I recently started doing time restricted eating (16/8) which means I stop eating around 5pm at the latest on a week day. I sleep soooo much better than I used to. I'm not sure if it's a comfort thing, or perhaps some kind of hormonal/neuochemical response, but it really seems to have worked for me. Specifically I fall asleep much quicker than I used to. I used to listen to podcasts to help me doze…
Which meal do you skip for 16/8 fasting? Is it dinner that you skip? Which one is better - skipping breakfast or dinner?
definitely breakfast. I can make it until noon on only water and a couple cups of black coffee with ease.
Re: The surprising links between what you eat and how well you sleep
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Which meal do you skip for 16/8 fasting? Is it dinner that you skip? Which one is better - skipping breakfast or dinner?
definitely breakfast. I can make it until noon on only water and a couple cups of black coffee with ease.
My approach as well, sometimes snack at 11.
Easy to do when I'm home, harder to do when I'm traveling, staying with friends, etc.
Re: The surprising links between what you eat and how well you sleep
#10Also when you eat. I recently started doing time restricted eating (16/8) which means I stop eating around 5pm at the latest on a week day. I sleep soooo much better than I used to. I'm not sure if it's a comfort thing, or perhaps some kind of hormonal/neuochemical response, but it really seems to have worked for me. Specifically I fall asleep much quicker than I used to. I used to listen to podcasts to help me doze…
What time do you go to bed? I might want to try this but I also still like being a nightowl who goes to sleep at 1 or 2am