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5/19/13 8:43 P

Week 2 actually took 3 weeks to get into. Life got in the way of sleep once again, but I am still working on it.

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5/16/13 2:45 P

Good luck with the uncomfortable bed. Can you put a layer of blankets under yourself? Something to make it better. Good idea with the sleep mask. I am going to be traveling the next 2 weeks, so will be sure to bring mine.

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5/15/13 9:54 P

My first week didn't go as well as I had hoped due to fluctuating work hours. This week I started doing yoga stretching to relax before going to bed and a really quick shower cool down. It feels like I have looser joints and and I am more relaxed. It also helps with stresses of the day. I am also learning to get up if I just don't feel tired enough to sleep. I never did that before.

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5/15/13 3:36 P

Hi everyone! My two things that I concentrated on were having a warm milk plus some crackers and goat cheese before bed, and to make a doctor appointment. I see the doc tomorrow.

I analyzed my sleep journal, and found that it's falling asleep that's killing me. There is a correlation with exercising for an hour or more - that helps me to fall asleep in 1/2 hour. No correlation with anything else. So that's something new that I know about myself! Thanks to SparkTeam for the journal questions.

Update: Doctor prescribed melatonin for 3 weeks, then another appointment. He also contacted a sleep clinic for a referral. And he says to exercise like crazy! So I hiked up the mountain after the appointment.

Edited by: BUTTERFLYNORWAY at: 5/16/2013 (14:41)

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5/14/13 3:37 P

So, two my two week reflection is that right now because I am away from home sleeping is even more difficult than before. I have a hard time going to bed if I didn't talk to my mom and my boyfriend during the day and I have to wear a sleep mask and ear plugs. The bed I'm sleeping on here is also very uncomfortable, to the point that my shoulders ache. So sleeping comfortably is a huge challenge for me right now, but I'm trying.

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5/8/13 5:00 P

Got a full nights sleep last night but still tired today; I guess I still need to get a full nights sleep on a regular basis, not just every other night!

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5/8/13 1:36 P

So much stuff yesterday and the kids wouldn't sleep. got 5 hours, but feel good. However can't rely on past stores, must get a good 7+ tonight.

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5/6/13 11:16 A

I did everything right yesterday and fell asleep about 9:30 last night. However I woke back up at 11:30 and couldn't go back to sleep. Finally at 3:30 I took some Ativan I have on hand for Vertigo and fell asleep within a half hour and slept until 7AM. That makes a total of 5 hours for the night and that with a sleeping aid!

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5/6/13 10:38 A

I felt from my experience that sleep and eating are inversely connected. The more exhausted Iam, the more I binge on foods that I don't need otherwise.

So far the discipline of this challenge has been a revelation. I have altered my sleep cycles (to see how bad they were, a consistant 7 hours is paradise). I am much more fresh and focused and I am losing weight effortlessly!

This is a GREAT challenge/opportunity. Thanks SP.

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5/5/13 6:36 A

Last week I had 5 fairly good nights out of seven. One of the bad nights I was ill and that kept me awake and another of the bad nights was due in part to the itching and burning from fire ant bites!. My biggest problem is early awakenings at around 3 or 4 AM.

I picked up some tips to try from the articles today. I need to make my bedtime "snack" earlier and change it to something like toast or cereal and I will try to get some afternoon exercise in. My goal is to sleep later into the morning. I usually go to sleep around 9PM so if I could sleep until 5AM that would be great.

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4/28/13 4:49 P

I still have a few things to work out. I am trying to get to bed by 10 pm. Sometimes this works, but other times I am going to sleep around 10:15 or 10:30. One time this week I actually went to be at 9:30 (rare). I wake up at 4:30 am and exercise and get ready for work 5 days a week, and I still wake up around 5:00 am on the weekends, but it is a more relax schedule.

Doing personal items at work is not always easy, so I am swamped with things to do when I get home that I can't do during the weekend. Overall, I am doing better. I am making myself start to get ready around 9, and it depends on what I need to do that determines my actual bed time. I use to stay up until 11 pm or later, so it it better. Plus, I am sleeping through the night without waking up constantly.

The articles for this week have some very good tips, and I will be trying some of them. Right now, I am doing yoga and some light meditation after I get ready for bed to help me relax and sleep better. I think that this method is working for me.



Sidra

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4/24/13 11:55 A

I am coming to terms with how important it is for me to start my before-bed routine much earlier. I also did the unthinkable and set my alarm to go off before 5 a.m. so I can fit my workout in before work. I've made it into bed before 10 every day this week and my Bodyfit Media band shows that I've been getting closer to 7 hours of sleep. I appreciate the tips in this challenge and know that this will pay big results for me.

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4/20/13 10:01 P

Some really great tips in this weeks Challenge that I think can really help and made a lot of sense to me that I never really thought about. One is when I go to bed my mind constantly wonders so writing before bed hopefully will help. Good luck to everyone this week

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4/16/13 4:17 P

I take a lot of meds so I'm going to try to take them earlier so I give myself a chance to go to the bathroom before bed. I will start a routine tonight and see if I can keep it going and if I sleep better.

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4/12/13 8:47 P

I think keeping a routine in the key for me. I try to keep my routine consistent the same all day everyday.

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4/10/13 7:51 P

I've stopped drinking caffeine early afternoon and read before bed (sometimes). We're also attempting to move our dinner schedule up. But I think the thing that has helped the most BY FAR is establishing a regular workout routine.

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4/9/13 10:48 A

I was doing well with my sleep routine and was beginning to feel more rested, I think. Then the last two nights were horrible.

Tonight, I am going to try to get back on track and maintain the routine for the rest of the week with the same goals as last week.

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4/6/13 9:46 A

starting week 2 today instead of finishing it. having back troubles for the past month this week very depressed and feeling sorry for myself. had a little talk with myself, putting the pity in the trash and going to get myself motivated

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4/1/13 11:55 P

Week 2 begins for me today. Here are my goals:

1.) Complete bedtime routine at least 4 times per week.
*a. Go to sleep 30 minutes earlier after being able to complete 1 week of going to sleep at midnight. Do that each week until I eventually go to sleep at 10pm and waking up at 7am.
*b. The hour prior to going in to bed complete a routine, current times:
-i. Get ready for bed 11 – 11:30.
-ii. Drink a glass of water or Chamomile tea 11:30 – 11:35.
-iii. Enter information into my sleep blog. 11:35 – 11:45.
-iv. Relaxation technique (i.e. deep breathing, meditation, stretching, journal,) 11:45 – 12.
2.) No eating, alcohol, or caffeine within 3 hours of bedtime (currently 9pm). If I must snack, then I’ll eat something small and healthy (i.e. toast, cereal, fruit) at least 4 days per week.
3.) Create and honor boundaries established with others to minimize stress.
4.) Complete yoga at least 3 times per week.

I can't wait to see how the week goes. :)

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4/1/13 12:24 A

i have been more aware of my attitudes during the day that arise when i dont sleep well. i also have woken up a couple mornings with a lot of energy.

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3/28/13 8:15 A

I journal before bed and have created a better bedroom sleep environment.

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3/24/13 5:42 P

I find that if I go to bed much before 11 I wake up very early and then don't get back to sleep again. At the moment I am getting between 7 and 8 hours most night which is good.

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3/19/13 3:30 P

White noise helps me sleep as well. I find that a high carb snack before bed also helps and no water 2 hours before bed if I don't want to be getting up in the middle of the night.

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3/14/13 10:59 A

Installed a ceiling fan and got rid of the stand fan. Makes a lot less noise at night as long as someone else doesn't run it on high speed. Hoping this works.

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3/11/13 5:10 P

I have discovered that sleeping without a pillow under my head allows me to sleep more soundly.

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3/11/13 8:18 A

I was doing quite well in week two. For three nights in a row I had gotten good sleep. Then Sunday night comes along. As is often the case on Sundays, I was frantically trying to get everything done for the upcoming week. I ended up going to bed later than I should have. I use my Fitbit to kind of guide me about my sleep. It indicates that I was in bed for 6 hours and 50 minutes (already shortchanged myself by going to bed late) and I woke up 22 times. I was allegedly asleep for five hours and 43 minutes. One time I woke because I heard a weird noise. I tried to go back to sleep but then heard another noise so I got up and walked around the house a bit. I laid back down but was nervous because of the noises. I woke up because I was cold, I woke up because of the cat....my goodness. My plan for tonight is to get to bed a earlier and I am sure that I will be so tired that I will sleep like a baby!

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3/10/13 10:37 P

Exercise is helping me fall asleep faster, but this is a bad time to start going to bed earlier, since I'm having to stay up late working. Once this week is over, I'll be able to establish better habits and hopefully they'll stay in place the next time crunch time rolls around.

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3/6/13 12:18 P

I've been exercising every morning this week and already starting to sleep better!

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3/6/13 10:43 A

I always read to relax before going to sleep. I have now discovered the more involved I am in a book the longer I stay awake. I will stick to light reading at bedtime now.

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3/5/13 9:01 A

Gah. After a week or so of having GREAT sleep, last night didn't go so well.
I think I knew it wasn't going to be a good night when I got home from choir rehearsal, my husband was working on the computer and stayed up late, so I put in some ear plugs and an eye mask, and crawled under the covers.
Maybe I really psyched myself out about it though. Because regardless of those precautions, I still didn't sleep well.

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3/1/13 3:32 P

Starting week 2. Sleep has been better except couple nights where family stress created terrible insomnia that nothing seemed to help. Journaling has shown me some things i can change. I normally exercise in the morning, but am going to try yoga or tai chi in the evening to relax. Maybe that will help too.

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2/26/13 10:59 A

Week 2
Hi Everyone, Week 2 is starting off well. I am going to bed earlier and actually sleeping 8 hrs. My bad habit was staying up till midnight and waking up at 5 am, then taking a nap lasting 2-3 hrs long. I stopped the naps and am actually feeling good throughout the day. I tried yoga last night and went to be easily, but woke up hurting and having to take motrin. will have to try something different.

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2/25/13 10:15 A

Second Day of week 2. Nothing I wanted to watch on TV so I went to bed at 10:15 pm and got up once to go to bathroom. Doing cardio exercises this morning. Trying yoga this evening and meditating before getting in bed. Hope to get some .

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2/21/13 11:04 A

Getting more sleep by going to bed earlier. Still finding it a challenge to get up before work to workout. Instead hit the gym after work when its to crowded and end up eating dinner late. Also hard to get husband on same schedule. He can be bad influence on my timing.

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2/21/13 5:27 A

Going to sleep earlier but still waking up in the middle of the night. Trying to eat dinner earlier but I have such a crazy schedule. Definitely feel that I am getting more sleep.

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2/19/13 5:27 A

I am seeing some improvement to my sleep. On average, I am only waking up two times during the night instead of 3-4 times. Limiting liquids and food after 7:00 is helping, I think.

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2/14/13 10:44 A

Going to try a hot bath before bed .. also rearranging the bedroom today (Valentines Day) .. getting up in the night a number of times to the loo is a way of life at my age, but I'm discovering falling back into sleep is coming easier. Have been getting at least 8 hours each night .. but hoping for ease in falling asleep through changing the environment.

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2/11/13 5:47 A

Having a good attitude can bring peace to your mind while you sleep! Read my blog-
http://www.sparkpeople.com/mypage_public_journal_individual.asp?blog_id=5245923

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2/10/13 9:36 A

Brilliant! Glad it worked for you. Do those timings work for you on a regular basis? It is setting up the routine - programming the body to want to sleep and wake at the same times each day which seems to have a good effect. I have a slight challenge in that some days I have to be at work at bedtime - but I've re-educated my body during Week 2, to accept regular sleep and wake times. Good luck with it: 10.15-6.45 sounds pretty good!

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2/10/13 8:50 A

Did the count-backwards bedtime exercise. Got to bed at 10:15pm. Woke-up feeling totally rested at 6:45am. That seemed to work!

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2/6/13 12:48 A

Week Two has been pretty successful. I am keeping my goals for going to bed and rising. I find reading before bed the best relaxation technique. I am having challenges getting everything done with the lost time, but feeling better with more sleep. I am delegating some work and learning to work smarter at other.

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2/5/13 4:47 P

I have done the week 2 activities by adding sleepy time tea to my bedtime and going at 1 to2 am every night.'
slept7 to 9 hours each night
doing well.

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2/5/13 2:01 P

I finished the activities for week 2. I have been trying some of the tips. I always try to go to bed around the same time and not eat for a few hours before bed. I have been having trouble with exercise because I am working full time and finishing my Masters Degree. I need to work on this area.

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2/4/13 2:25 P

I'm just starting Week 2 - very helpful to read all the posts here. Last week I managed to reduce my visits to the loo in the night down to 0-1 by not drinking after 7.30pm. I'm getting 8 hrs in bed, but do 'surface' a few times - and always at 5am. I was surprised at what a difference keeping a Sleep Journal made.

For Week 2 I think the main ones for me will be the routine and the de-stressing before bed - I'd like to get a relaxation routine going.

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2/4/13 2:14 P

@BABNURSE: Well done! You've achieved a lot!

Edited by: RAWCOOKIE at: 2/4/2013 (14:15)

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2/3/13 9:15 A

Week 2 recap - Week 2 went pretty good for me. I tried to keep up with my relaxation techniques and even added the hot bath before bed. The 1st night I didn't seem to sleep as well, but the other 2 nights I took the bath seemed to help. I am going to keep that up in week 3 a few nights out of the week, but am going to add bubble bath and a candle to make it even more relaxing.

I really watched and took notes on what I ate and drank before bed. Trying not to have any food and very little liquids 2 hours before bed.

I am keeping up with my sleep diary, but must admit the going to be at the same time and more importantly getting up on the weekend is a stretch. I am still getting up at 7:30 but 5:30 seems just a little early if I don't have to. I did go up last night at the correct time and was up at 7:00, so I'll try and make it a little earlier next week.

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1/30/13 10:00 A

I'm a touch late posting to Week 2, mostly due to work and health restraints. Sleep has been difficult because of lingering bronchitis that's finally appearing to be letting go. I did set goals on Sunday, the start of my week, so we'll see how it goes:

1) No more Coke, black tea or other stimulants at least 2 hours before bed
2) No water 30 minutes before bed. If I'm thirsty, I'll have milk.
3) I'm making an effort to put in 30 or more minutes of exercise every day after work (except on Thursdays which is date night)

My biggest problem with sleep is being able to shut my brain off at night. Hopefully the above will physically key me down.

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1/26/13 9:27 P

Since starting this challenge 2 weeks ago, I have been focusing more on trying some relaxation techniques, following a more strict and disciplined sleep schedule, taking my meds early in the day, finishing my water intake earlier and not only trying not to eat any closer than 2 to 3 hours before bedtime, but being mindful of what I'm eating at that time as well.
I have upped my walking from the virtually nothing it had gotten to after the holidays to 20 minutes a day during week one (every day) and this week I've upped it to 40 minutes (every day). Yesterday I was even able to do 60. And I have been slowly trying to up my speed and incline.
Being on 4 different challenges (Official Better Sleep Challenge, Tame Your Sweet Tooth Challenge, The Stress Busting Challenge, and The 10-Minute Daily Exercise Streak Challenge) during the past 2 weeks has not been as difficult and "stressful" as I at first feared it might be. As a matter of fact, right now, I am SO glad that I decided to do them all together. I feel they have truly complimented and supported each other.
I am SO excited to be walking again every day! I have been eating very well and really watching those sweets. I have been able to bring back some stress reducing exercises that I hadn't used in a while and which were sorely needed. AND... I am SO excited to report that in the last 2 weeks, I have gone from averaging approx. 3 hours a night to averaging approx. 6 hours per night of sleep!!!!!!
For me ALL of this is AWESOME!!!!

Makes me wanna cheer!!! Spark On Everyone!

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1/26/13 8:52 P

Since starting this challenge 2 weeks ago, I have been focusing more on trying some relaxation techniques, following a more strict and disciplined sleep schedule, taking my meds early in the day, finishing my water intake earlier and not only trying not to eat any closer than 2 to 3 hours before bedtime, but being mindful of what I'm eating at that time as well.
I have upped my walking from the virtually nothing it had gotten to after the holidays to 20 minutes a day during week one (every day) and this week I've upped it to 40 minutes (every day). Yesterday I was even able to do 60. And I have been slowly trying to up my speed and incline.
Being on 4 different challenges (Official Better Sleep Challenge, Tame Your Sweet Tooth Challenge, The Stress Busting Challenge, and The 10-Minute Daily Exercise Streak Challenge) during the past 2 weeks has not been as difficult and "stressful" as I at first feared it might be. As a matter of fact, right now, I am SO glad that I decided to do them all together. I feel they have truly complimented and supported each other.
I am SO excited to be walking again every day! I have been eating very well and really watching those sweets. I have been able to bring back some stress reducing exercises that I hadn't used in a while and which were sorely needed. AND... I am SO excited to report that in the last 2 weeks, I have gone from averaging approx. 3 hours a night to averaging approx. 6 hours per night of sleep!!!!!!
For me ALL of this is AWESOME!!!!

Makes me wanna cheer!!! Spark On Everyone!

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1/16/13 6:03 P

What a great tool to share with us. Progressive relaxtion is a great way to get your body ready for sleep. It also helps to calm the body and mind during stressful times like for tests for college students or even going for an interview to asking for a promotion. It sounds to me like you are taking good steps be proud of yourself and you will reach those goals!!

Good Work, be proud of yourself
Kathy

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1/16/13 5:56 P

For week 2 I have been making it to be almost every night no later than 10pm. I find sometimes I wake up before the alarm which is set for 6:30am. I am finding I am not waking up as much during the night since I turned my alarm clock around to face the wall. This has been a blessings. I now am trying to figure out when is the best time for me to exercise. I have found if I do a meditation before bed it helps me relax and go to sleep fast. I really like the website www.mindfulworship.com for guided meditation. Keep plugging away at getting your sleep habits down because your physical and mental health depends on it!!

Keep Sparking!
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1/16/13 7:16 A

For week 2 of this challenge, I really need to start a bedtime routine, on the nights I don'[t work, and NOT EAT IN BED!!!

Also, I really need to turn off the TV when I am going to bed. My husband likes it on, but the past few nights I keep waking up to the sound of it. I really feel that I would have stayed asleep had the TV not been on. We will have discussions about this. LOL

Those are my goals this week.

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1/13/13 8:03 P

For week 2 of the challenge, as part of my two of the better sleep secrets I will be using #1- Create the right environment, and #2- Get Yourself into a routine. I have an incredibly hard time with both of these things. To create the right environment, I will make sure that I do as little as possible besides sleeping and intimate situations. I tend to lay in bed and talk, and sometimes when the conversation goes towards work, or bad friends, or football(yes, I am a Seahawks fan, and yes I am sad they lost today, but no Im not bitter) I get excited and then I am amped up. Also, I will be making sure that my room is clean. I dont sleep well when my room is dirty...its like I know the mess is watching me sleep. lol. As for getting myself into a routine, I am going to make a short list of things to do before bed such as bathroom things, then reading, then laying and meditating until I have relaxed enough to go to sleep. I was taught an amazing relaxation technique in high school, starting from your toes, to imagine every muscle tightening, then relaxing....as each muscle relaxes it can no longer move. Working up the body like this until the whole body is in a relaxed mode. I have only made it as far as my abs, and then I am out like a light.

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1/12/13 10:28 P

I have been going to bed on time. I also have been doing more night before like, packing my lunch and putting out my clothes. In doing this I have been able to sleep until 5 am instead of 430 am. My sleep has been almst averaging 7 hours instead of 4.5 a night

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1/11/13 11:48 A

Well, I was in bed by 11pm every night, but not always relaxed when I got there, so it is still taking me awhile to fall asleep. This week's goal is to get 30-60 minutes of reading in before turning out the light to fall sleep. I am hoping that this helps my brain to relax so I can drift into sleep a bit more quickly.

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1/8/13 10:50 P

i am really making sure that i do something relaxing every night, it helps to get to sleep now if i could only stay a sleep.

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1/8/13 9:24 A

Week 1 went so-so for me. Started off fine but then allowed personal distractions to keep me from completing the tasks.

Week 2 is doing better. Went to bed at 11 as planned in my goal and really enjoyed restful nights. Reading a book from 10 til 11 to help unwind from the day and this is truly relaxing. Was able to rest my head at 11 and fall asleep. So much sleep I awoke at 6 am and spoke with my husband and then drifted back off until 7.

Must make a note to get up rather than drift back off. I return to work in 2 weeks, leisure will be over.

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1/6/13 7:11 A

Have been very conscious of when I go to bed to help get 7 hrs a night. Have started working out in themorning love that it is over with.

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1/2/13 11:52 P

i am just starting week 2 and i still have a lot of work to do, I'm still trying for at least 7 hours but it's not there yet.

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12/29/12 3:20 P

Remember the main focus is to lose weight and improve health. You need sleep so your body can process and renew. Spark points are nice, but they do not take off the weight, and lack of sleep has been shown in studies to increase it. So yes, put computer to sleep and also put yourself to sleep, there a reason they call it a beauty sleep.

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12/29/12 2:11 A

It's the end of week 2 and I only been partly successful in moving my exercise time to morning but I certainly feel better when I do. I've been continuing the relaxation techniques and some are very effective. I think the best thing I could do for myself is to have the self discipline to put my computer to sleep earlier but I'm always trying to add a few more Spark Points or additional items that need doing. Just never can quit.

Posts: 291
12/22/12 12:40 A

Have you ever been tested for a sleep disorder by a certified sleep disorder center. I was tested over ten years ago and diagnosed with apnea and hypoxia, the machine they gave me helped me to sleep better as I lost weight I no longer needed the machine, but it helped me to live a better life when I needed it.

current weight: 252.0

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12/20/12 8:49 P

I pretty much had the same troubles in week 2 as week 1... Waking up in the night and being unable to sleep. I drink sleepytime tea if I have a chance long enough before bedtime. I received my sleep balm from Badger to try out.

current weight: 195.0

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Posts: 323
12/20/12 12:04 A

Week 2 Update: Things are starting to fall into place, but I've still experienced some sleeplessness. I'm getting better at following through with my bedtime routine. The extra pampering not only promotes a restful attitude, but my skin is softer, too.

Increased my exercise this week, which makes it easier to sleep. I've been laying down around midnight or 1am and getting up around 9am. That's much better than 5am to noonish! So I'm making progress. Now trying to work on not waking up so much in middle of night.

My energy is increasing and I'm feeling less irritable. Going to keep pressing through these obstacles.

Pounds lost: 26.2

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SparkPoints: (20,670)
Fitness Minutes: (5,771)
Posts: 2,460
12/14/12 8:17 P

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Posts: 291
12/14/12 9:32 A

I got eight hours of sleep, but the eight glasses of water a day is still leading to trips 12:30am, 2:30am; 4:30am; 5:15am to the men's room and I even stopped drinking all fluids 3 hours before bed. I had no coffee after 11am.

current weight: 252.0

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SparkPoints: (20,670)
Fitness Minutes: (5,771)
Posts: 2,460
12/13/12 7:41 P

My week 1 went far better than week 2. I need to go to bed at a decent hour, everything (that needs done) will still be there tomorrow.

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