http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6.html One Mom's Journey from Fat to Skinny to Healthy. The "After" story continues. . . Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:53:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6.html/comment-page-1#comment-3988 Christina Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:02:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6/#comment-3988 roni check out this month's issue of oxygen magazine, they have an article about sleep and snacking, it fits in perfect with your post roni check out this month’s issue of oxygen magazine, they have an article about sleep and snacking, it fits in perfect with your post

]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6.html/comment-page-1#comment-3966 Dani Spies Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:30:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6/#comment-3966 Same thing happens to me...when I'm tired I tend to snack more, but here's the secret...it's not just because we're bored or like to eat;).<br/>Our bodies are very, very wise. The body knows that carbs/sugars equal instant energy so when the body is fatigued and it can't get the rest it needs it turns to option number two...FUEL! Afterall, if it can't rest then it needs to figure out a way to keep going. Ever notice how when you are tired and snacky you tend to reach for something with carbs or sugar? That's because carbs are the bodies preferred source of energy so that's where it will turn first. Our bodies are so cool...usually when we are having cravings or feeling snacky, it is our bodies way of sending us a message...in this case, that message is, "Roni, we need more rest"!<br/>Remember, food is only one avenue that contributes to good health...rest and stress management are MAJOR factors as well!!!<br/>I'm happy to hear that you took the night off...rest up Roni:)! Same thing happens to me…when I’m tired I tend to snack more, but here’s the secret…it’s not just because we’re bored or like to eat;).
Our bodies are very, very wise. The body knows that carbs/sugars equal instant energy so when the body is fatigued and it can’t get the rest it needs it turns to option number two…FUEL! Afterall, if it can’t rest then it needs to figure out a way to keep going. Ever notice how when you are tired and snacky you tend to reach for something with carbs or sugar? That’s because carbs are the bodies preferred source of energy so that’s where it will turn first. Our bodies are so cool…usually when we are having cravings or feeling snacky, it is our bodies way of sending us a message…in this case, that message is, “Roni, we need more rest”!
Remember, food is only one avenue that contributes to good health…rest and stress management are MAJOR factors as well!!!
I’m happy to hear that you took the night off…rest up Roni:)!

]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6.html/comment-page-1#comment-3965 Rebecca Fri, 14 Mar 2008 18:13:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6/#comment-3965 I am a nurse and occasionally work nights and then don't get much sleep (3 hrs) the next day. And on those days... look out! I am constantly looking for something to give me energy. It is so true. I will eat to try to combat fatigue. I am a nurse and occasionally work nights and then don’t get much sleep (3 hrs) the next day. And on those days… look out! I am constantly looking for something to give me energy. It is so true. I will eat to try to combat fatigue.

]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6.html/comment-page-1#comment-3964 Laura N Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:26:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6/#comment-3964 I always eat too much when I'm tired too. Must be a comfort thing. But, you know, when you're working as much as you are and as busy as you are, something's gotta give. The good thing is that you recognize what's going on and aren't beating yourself up about it. 'Cause you rock, sista! Now go take a nap. =) I always eat too much when I’m tired too. Must be a comfort thing. But, you know, when you’re working as much as you are and as busy as you are, something’s gotta give. The good thing is that you recognize what’s going on and aren’t beating yourself up about it. ‘Cause you rock, sista! Now go take a nap. =)

]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6.html/comment-page-1#comment-3963 Kate Fri, 14 Mar 2008 16:27:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6/#comment-3963 You know, i've been totally snacky lately too...and now that you mention it, I've been crazy tired and busy...maybe that is the problem. Your so smart! You know, i’ve been totally snacky lately too…and now that you mention it, I’ve been crazy tired and busy…maybe that is the problem. Your so smart!

]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6.html/comment-page-1#comment-3962 RunningNan Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:55:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6/#comment-3962 I knew my early bed time paid off! If I don't get atleast 9 hours of sleep, you don't want to even know me! I knew my early bed time paid off! If I don’t get atleast 9 hours of sleep, you don’t want to even know me!

]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6.html/comment-page-1#comment-3961 Christina Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:13:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6/#comment-3961 I am exactly the same way, when I don't sleep enough, I snack like crazy!! Hope you get a better night's sleep I am exactly the same way, when I don’t sleep enough, I snack like crazy!! Hope you get a better night’s sleep

]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6.html/comment-page-1#comment-3960 Miss July...not...yet Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:57:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6/#comment-3960 I am with you. i do the same exact thing. I just wish there were 8 more hours in a day to make sure I could get enough. I am with you. i do the same exact thing. I just wish there were 8 more hours in a day to make sure I could get enough.

]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6.html/comment-page-1#comment-3959 Red Fri, 14 Mar 2008 04:59:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6/#comment-3959 That's ok, sleep is for those with too much time on their hands. 12+ hour days are my friend this week. That’s ok, sleep is for those with too much time on their hands. 12+ hour days are my friend this week.

]]> http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6.html/comment-page-1#comment-3958 Helen Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:18:00 +0000 http://ronisweigh.com/2008/03/i-figured-it-out%e2%80%a6/#comment-3958 I've recently come to that same conclusion about being tired and eating more. It's comforting to know I'm not the only one! For some reason I feel guilty taking a nap or going to bed early when I have so many other things to yet, I know when I'm tired I won't accomplish anything anyway except eat. I hope recognizing the problem is a step towards solving it, although I know it will take time. I’ve recently come to that same conclusion about being tired and eating more. It’s comforting to know I’m not the only one! For some reason I feel guilty taking a nap or going to bed early when I have so many other things to yet, I know when I’m tired I won’t accomplish anything anyway except eat. I hope recognizing the problem is a step towards solving it, although I know it will take time.

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