Sleep disruption on Fast Days

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August2024

4:05 pm
23 Aug 16
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Hi,
I am new at this, just into week 3, but I have noted I sleep very poorly the night of Fast days and wake feeling exhausted. Am i alone in this experience? Any suggestions?
Sleepless, but not in Seattle!

simcoeluv

6:15 pm
23 Aug 16
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Hi August and welcome:

Your issue is quite common. I have explained why in my 13 Dec 14 post on this thread: https://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/topic/the-basics-for-newbies-your-questions-answered/

The thread also addresses many other questions common to those just starting 5:2.

Good Luck!

August2024

6:23 pm
23 Aug 16
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Thank you; I have to learn more about norepinephrine levels and the impact on glucose levels while adjusting the evening “meal”on Fast Days.

simcoeluv

6:38 pm
23 Aug 16
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Hi August:

No, not really. Just eat something close to bedtime and see if it helps!

bigrage

3:08 am
29 Aug 16
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Thank you

smotfi1

1:06 pm
30 Jan 17
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You can sip on chamomile tea before sleep. This will help to induce sleep also you can have a glass of lemon water with one teaspoon of raw honey. This can also help you to sleep better. Try simple breathing exercises, simple breathe in and breathe out can also help induce sleep.

August2024

11:34 am
17 Feb 17
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@smotfi1: thank you for the good suggestions.

dykask

3:58 am
18 Feb 17
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I sleep less on FD, however I don’t really suffer from it. This is slowly becoming less of an issue, but every once in a while I’ll have a restless night.

I avoid all calories on FDs, so that may be a factor. Overall though it hasn’t been a major issue for me.

symba7

3:58 pm
14 Apr 17
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Hi August….

Our forum group are taking a magnesium tablet, we take ours about 9 pm…Boots (in U.K.) on line seem the best, 375mg. ..free delivery to your local shop. Half price at the moment 180 tablets for about £5.
We only take one tablet but you can take two.

Holland And Barrett are low, 125mg and 259 mg a bit too low mg and expensive.

All our group find they help you to sleep well….after 18 months I now sleep well on a fast night.

emmakaufman

9:04 am
2 Dec 18
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Pitt_Tropp

7:05 pm
13 Apr 22
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Thank you! This problem is very close to me… I will try to solve it in the near future.

Jacob3232

6:24 am
15 Apr 22
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I don’t think that fasting disturbs your sleep, you may eat at irregular times which may be the cause of disruption during sleep.

Loren_twist

9:43 pm
16 Apr 22
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ErinKeegan

4:46 am
28 Apr 22
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I also drink some tea before going to sleep, thus I cheat my stomach and it’s easier to fall asleep