Sleep Hygiene: Tired and Overeating? Here’s Why!
Do you find yourself craving foods and overeating when you’re tired? Well, you are not alone!
So what can we do to improve our sleep hygiene?
Set a sleep schedule & avoid sleeping in for more than an hour extra
Don’t stay in bed if you can’t fall asleep (20 mins max) – Try reading, journaling, or drawing *but avoid screen time
Implement a calming routine before bed (warm bath, meditation, relaxing music, etc.)
Avoid napping (or keep it under an hour and earlier in the day, if required)
Only use your bed for sleeping & sex (not reading, watching TV, working, etc.)
Eat well & exercise (avoid big meals and strenuous activity within 2 hours of sleep time)
Create a quiet, dark & comfortable sleeping environment (use a sleep mask, white noise, fans or ear plugs when necessary)
Sleep well!
References:
Does poor sleep make you vulnerable to binge eating? (n.d.). Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-binge-eating-prevention-plan/202108/does-poor-sleep-make-you-vulnerable-binge-eating
Rob Newsom. (2022, April 12). The connection between diet, exercise, and sleep. Sleep Foundation. https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-health/diet-exercise-sleep
