Problems Sleeping

I have always been a night owl.  21 years ago I married a guy who loves a bed time of 8-9pm.  I'm more around 11p and sometimes later.  This has always been rough for us.  When I try to go to bed earlier I lay there & toss & turn.  Just can't fall asleep.  BUT when I go to bed later I put my head on my pillow & sleep is right around the corner.  I have always loved that.

Over the passed few years my husband has started sharing with me his concerns about my "snoring" or "funny breathing" that I do when I sleep.  My reaction?  DENIAL!  I really didn't want to hear I was snoring or doing anything "weird" when I was sleeping.

Oh - something else I should probably mention.....I do NOT wake up rested.  I wake up feeling like a MACK truck has hit me some time during the night. 

My sister has always said "My bed is comfortable & my pillow is soft".  I have always been jealous about that so finally my husband and I got an AWESOME bed that I must say is quite comfy.  You would think that would help right?  Nope, I still wake up feeling like someone beat me with a stick. 

I have been seeing my doctor lately for some other issues I have been noticing & mentioned to her about my symptoms: 
EXTREMELY tired during the day even after getting 8 hours of sleep the night before.  FEELING like I didn't get any sleep at all and feeling like someone beat me silly ;).   WAKING up with a headache that I just can't shake.  FOCUS during the day just NOT there.  EXTREMELY forgetful (which my children LOVE but my husband and I aren't diggin' at all)

My dr was concerned with these symptoms & mentioned Sleep Apnea.  I told her I thought that was just an overweight person's problem.  You see, if you have been following me - while I have lost weight & continue to try to get to my goal I am not considered overweight. 

So, she referred me to a doctor who specializes in Sleep Apnea.  I saw him yesterday & he told me I have all but 2 of the symptoms & if the insurance allowed him he would hook me up with a CPAP machine at that moment.  I do need to go through the sleep testing though & am waiting for them to get with me about an appt.

I must say I am a bit nervous but I keep thinking about what it would look like and feel like for me to wake up rested & have the energy I need to get all through the day without caffeine or some other pick me up like CARBS!!   In the back of my mind I keep wondering if the last 10lbs won't come off because of this problem. 

Bottom line is I want to continue my path to being the healthiest I can be for me, my family & to be able to do what God has intended for me to do. 

I have always said that to those who follow me & I will continue saying it.  Yes, I was in denial.  I haven't had the test yet to confirm that I have Sleep Apnea but I will go for it & see what they say.  I will continue down this path & I want to share with you what happens.  I hope you will continue to follow my progress down this road.

If you or someone you knows may think you have a sleeping disorder please see your doctor.  This stuff isn't something to mess around with.  Here is a link for a site that explains symptoms for Sleep Apnea specifically.

 http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sleep-apnea/basics/symptoms/con-20020286

Do you know someone with Sleep Apnea?  How has getting treated changed their life?

Be Blessed & Live Healthy!!!

Please note:  I am not a doctor OR in the medical profession.  I am just sharing my experiences in hopes this will help someone else go & seek medical advice if needed.  

Various Ramblings of a Blogger

Teach our children young what a serving size looks like. 

When out to eat at a restaurant, most places do not give you a serving size but probably 2.  Ask right away for a take home container & package up 1/2 of the dinner.  You will be pleasantly surprised at how filling the meal still was & you have some for lunch or dinner the next day.

Drink your WATER people :)

Never feel bad about saying "No, thank you".  Even if it's to a friend.  If someone is serving something you KNOW you shouldn't have why in the world would you eat it?  Don't compromise yourself.  Set the example!

Take your weight, cut it in half & drink that much in fluid ounces of water a DAY.  Minimum.  Adding more to that would be great!




Stop eating directly out of containers, bags, boxes, etc.  Mindless eating will ADD CALORIES FAST!

Keep to the outside perimeter of the grocery store.  That is where most of the healthier stuff is.  No preservatives, etc

Read the labels on all your food!  If you can't pronounce it RESEARCH it.  Actually, you probably shouldn't be eating it if you can't pronounce it.

Water, water, water, water (get the hint?)

You're getting SLLLEEEEEPPPPYYYYY.  Make sure you are getting between 7 - 9 hours of sleep a night.  This is SO important for your health & weight loss.  When we are tired we tend to eat more & make not so great decisions.

After a run :)

Sweat.  Sweat.  Sweat.  Get out there & do something.  Play with your kids.  Go for a walk or a bike ride with your honey, or a friend.  Just get your heart rate up & get moving!  Sweating is a GOOD thing! 


Can you add anything to this list? 

Be Blessed & Healthy!!!