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Old 12-04-2012, 02:27 PM   #1  
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Anyone else having trouble just getting out of best not to mention getting the fitness in? I'm having a hard time even getting up in the mornings. I am but it is soooo hard.
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Old 12-04-2012, 02:42 PM   #2  
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I think this time of year is hard because it's darker and our bodies naturally want to sleep more, plus the lower light levels can affect our moods and make us more blue if we're prone to SAD. I do want to sleep more, definitely. I don't allow myself to skip my workouts, though, because they help. I also make a point to supplement with Vit D3, fish oil, calcium, magnesium and a multi because those all help me ward off depression.
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I have really bad sleeping issues. If life would let me, I would probably sleep all day. This year I've just really become a loner in my room, hating the outside world. Trying to fix it by going out more and noticed working out makes me feel better afterwards and I don't want to sleep as much.
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Old 12-04-2012, 10:48 PM   #4  
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I totally agree, its really difficult for me to even get up and get dressed for work, much less start an exercise program. Any one have any suggestions for being active when you don't have any energy?
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Old 12-04-2012, 11:45 PM   #5  
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http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=pd_sl_79...psrk=light+box

These work for me. I own a naturebright box and recommend it. I've also tried a ssri for nov-feb, and that helps.

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Old 12-05-2012, 02:48 AM   #6  
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I used to really have a problem getting up, but it has gotten a lot better since I did a couple things. One was figure out that I get apnea, and so now i use a CPAP machine. Another was get my iron and other vitamins (esp b12 and D) on track. And healthy eating with a lot less sugar helped too. I still have days where I don't want to get up, and days where I head back to bed because i can, but it's not like I *can't* get up if I need to anymore.
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Old 12-05-2012, 04:06 AM   #7  
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i am having this problem; i sleep 7-8 hrs a day. I hubby be pissed! i don't know what to do. However, i missed my monthly. So I will see whats going on
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Old 12-05-2012, 10:15 AM   #8  
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Avalon, you're not alone. I do find it difficult to get out of bed during the winter.

I was just about to suggest light box therapy. I'm going to order one after Christmas.
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I was just commenting to my husband about how tired I am and how I just want to sleep all the time.
I have it partially figured out... I'm not getting "quality" sleep at night. So that's problem number one for me to address.

Good luck getting through this phase!
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For anyone having troubles getting to sleep at night I would suggest ZzzQuil. It works wonders! I used to lay in bed from 10pm to 3am not being able to sleep but when I take that I fall asleep in less than an hour.

and @vnagonzo idk if this is your type of thing but meditating gives me a burst of energy and then I can exercise and do other things without being overwhelmingly tired. Also, sunlight and eating right never hurts.
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Well at least I'm not the only one. I'm having a horrible time getting out of bed. I wake up just fine, but I just don't want to move. I couldn't do my morning exercise DVD. I just didn't have the energy. I'll be at the gym in less than an hour and a half. But I only have 26 days to lose 8 pounds, otherwise my dream of Onederland will have to wait until next year.

I may have to invest in those light boxes. I wonder how many points I have on my Amazon card...

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Old 12-05-2012, 09:38 PM   #12  
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I think this time of year is hard because it's darker and our bodies naturally want to sleep more, plus the lower light levels can affect our moods and make us more blue if we're prone to SAD. I do want to sleep more, definitely. I don't allow myself to skip my workouts, though, because they help. I also make a point to supplement with Vit D3, fish oil, calcium, magnesium and a multi because those all help me ward off depression.
I take all of the supplements. it might be SaD. I'm struggling with something and this may be but a symptom. I'm working hard at keeping my diet healthy to correct some of it.I did take my cardio out of my plan for today/tomorrow. I feel the break might be what i need. i am pressuring myself sometimes.
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Old 12-05-2012, 09:40 PM   #13  
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Avalon, you're not alone. I do find it difficult to get out of bed during the winter.

I was just about to suggest light box therapy. I'm going to order one after Christmas.
Grneyedmustang, i have looked into that once, maybe this time i too can get one. I'm in the pacific nw, it is always gloomy here.
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i am having this problem; i sleep 7-8 hrs a day. I hubby be pissed! i don't know what to do. However, i missed my monthly. So I will see whats going on
Fatness, it sounds like your hormones are reaking havok? once your visitor leaves maybe you'll see imprpovement. for that matter mine might be my issue.i'm worse as i get older.
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Hello,
For me i think i it's really very hard to wake up in the morning and mostly this is only the reason of getting late for office most of the time!!
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