Sleepy = Hungry?

[marykb 0]

I've been out of town the last few weeks; going to different time zones and getting up and going to bed at different hours than at home. I've also started getting to the gym at 5:00 am. 3 or 4 times a week I've been pretty tired, but have been trying to get to bed earlier and generally get between 7 and 9 hours of sleep.

Lately I feel like I've been sabotaging myself. I've been really hungry, even on days when I haven't gone to work out. I am getting really discouraged that I've been eating 2 Snacks a day, sometimes 3 (!!) because I'm so hungry. I feel like I'm a total failure and have just wasted $12,000.

I called the Dr. today and am going in for a fill on Wednesday, but she also said that one of the reasons I might be so hungry is because I'm tired. She suggested skipping the workouts for a couple of days so I can sleep in later. She believes that getting more sleep, and also the fill, will really help.

Because my kids and husband just went back to school, it is really difficult for me to find any time to exercise after work.

Has anyone else noticed a change in their hunger when they are tired? Has it helped to get more sleep?

thanks

[malinda1229 1]

We had a presentation on this subject in my last support group session and yes tired = hungry according to the nurse who was running the session. the reason she gave us was if you are tired you need more energy for your body to get more energy you need to eat.

I have also found that as I'm losing weight I'm sleeping better!!

Good luck and get some rest!!

[marykb 0]

Thanks, Malinda!