Howdy, folks.

I got this email from a student doing some research and thought I would share his question with our members.
Joel- Personally, I haven't noticed any changes in my sleep requirements, but I do find that I have much more energy when I'm eating low-carb. The more consistent I am in following a low-carb plan, the better my overall energy and the better I feel.

Anyone else have input?

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Yes, for me, definitely. I noticed the need for less sleep about two weeks in. I used to sleep in on the weekends, till about 10 or so, which would be about 11 hours of sleep. Now I wake up about the same time I do for work each day, about 7, 8 if I'm lucky. Kind of makes me angry sometimes but I've been getting more housework done because I have that energy from the start!

I've been on Atkins since March 1st and recently, I have been having some bouts of insomnia. I just found that many people suffer the same while on low carb WOE and I can't contribute it to anything else and I've never had the problem before.

My two cents...

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My energy is much improved, in that I have a pretty even amount of it throughout the day. Prior to changing my way of eating, I was on a roller coaster. It didn't change my sleeping habits that I could tell.

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Energy levels are definately better, higher when I'm eating a proper lc diet.

I still need my sleep but I find I fall asleep much easier and faster than I used to.

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I agree with everyone as far as the energy level, and because im burning so much more energy, i definetly fall asleep a lot faster and easier. the only problem i have is waking up in the middle of the night 2-3x to use the bathroom. The extra H2O really keeps me going and going and going.

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Started LC 1-10-04

302/199/160, 103lbs down, 39 to go, simply remarkable.

Restart- 8-19-07
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405 points to date ( HOLIDAY CHALLENGE )

My energy level has greatly improved.....but I do wake up in the morning between 4:30 and 5:30...cannot get back to sleep...so I just start my day!

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LISA

I sleep like a baby! I sleep more sound, there is less "junk" in my system that my body is trying to get rid of or deal with. I need less sleep because I have more energy.

I have been on program for some 14 days today, (Induction) and I have to say that I do have weak moments without the energy that I crave however, those the times that too much time has lapsed between meals. ( a protein snack, nuts, cheese or seeds usually do the trick)

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"Summer of PQ"
19 pounds down....
Atkins

My energy goes through the roof with low carb. I do sleep a lot less as well. I use to sleep about 8 hour but now 5-6 works for me. I actually miss the sleep

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Noël


Worry doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrows, it empties today of its strengths.

Everytime I fall off low carb eating I find my energy levels fall dramatically - similarly, when I start up again - it takes about 3-4 days to start to notice the increase. Like Maggie (above), my energy levels while on low carb are much more even during the day (higher - and more even).

I've always been a good sleeper though and while on low carb I only ever have disturbed sleep when I have to urinate during the night (but I fall right back into sleep).

I'd love to see Joel's research project when he's finished.

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