So I have been fasting on and off my entire life as my preferred method of weight management.
And I always have the same issue. Sleeping.
My body adapts and I feel ok during the day, but at night, I am weird, I feel like I have a complete inability to sleep.
Obviously this is pretty bad for my weight loss progress.
Has anyone else had this issue, did they find a solution?
Look up Huberman Labs on youtube regarding sleep. I try to adhere to these things:
-look at the sun when I wake up for a few minutes and also throughout the day to set circadian clock.
-no screen time or bright lights after 10pm
-take an Apigenin supplement (I stopped taking melatonin due to the nightmares) apigenin gives me vivid dreams but not scary, screaming dreams like melatonin. Also magnesium supplement once in a while.
-soft music or boring podcast as I sleep.
Do all the “sleep hygiene” stuff and find some lavender oil , place a few drops around your bed - on a cotton pad, wipe it on a wooden headboard wherever. Helps with sleep and also bonus insect repellent.