Quote Originally Posted by sundial View Post
Well, I'm battling allergies and increased miles on the bike, so I guess my body needs the extra rest for now.
I have to admit that your sleep pattern caught my eye, too. Do you wake up feeling rested after 11 hours? Over the years, has 10 to 11 hours been typical for you? Most researchers say that seven to eight hours should be sufficient. Much less or much more than that can be unhealthy or a sign of another health problem. The fact that your body is "asking" for much more than that makes me wonder whether you're getting enough quality or restful sleep. Do you wake up repeatedly during the night? Do you have trouble falling asleep? Do you wake up naturally or with an alarm clock?

Also, are you eating breakfast? A turkey sandwich for lunch isn't a whole lot of food during the day for an active person. Are there any other changes in your life that might be affecting motivation, sleep, drug side effects, etc?