I had insomnia last night. Can't remember the last time I had honest-to-God insomnia. I just kept laying there, sweating, staring at the clock, getting increasingly anxious. I think I finally conked out around 1:30 am, then woke up at 5:30 am. Maybe it was the workout and my late-night energy burst. I've also decided to cut out caffeine after noon, maybe that will help.
In any case, I'm exhausted today. And I'm discovering a link between rest and nutrition. I am tired, therefore, I want to eat a burrito. Or some other sufficiently fattening, greasy, carb-laden food. I don't know if there's some actual biological mechanism at work or if I'm just craving comfort food because I feel so out of sorts. But it's been a struggle today.
I'm going to escape from the office during lunch, get some fresh air, practice my double-unders, do a quick Tabata workout and get rejuvenated.
Hoping I can sleep tonight...
Hey Renee! Have you tried Natural Calm? It's a magnesium supplement that you take daily before bed. Helps you get a full nights rest. I would be wired after intense workouts. When I started taking Calm I was able to sleep through the night and wakeup without an alarm clock. Worth a shot. Ease into it if it is new to you.
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Thanks, Mark. I'll try that!
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