Quote Originally Posted by BikingNurse View Post
I know I've fell off the wagon nutrition wise. Could it really be that? could that be affecting everything else?
Absolutely. Nutrition affects e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g. I sleep poorly when I eat too much sugar, don't drink enough water, eat too late in the evening, eat too much rich food, have caffeine after 10am; it goes on and on.

So I really try to eat as healthily as I can. Lately, I've not been doing a very good job because of work responsibilities and it shows--I'm having trouble sleeping and I'm tired when I wake up. This has been going on just in the last week or so and I know exactly why. It's a combo of too much work, not enough fruits and veggies, irregular eating schedule, too much quick food, and a lack of mindfulness in my eating (in other words, I don't eat until I'm really hungry and then slurp down whatever is quick and easy--not a good way to do things). And not riding my bike enough!

Pilates in the mornings really perks me up and gives me lots of energy that lasts during the day. Yoga at night, particularly the relaxation techniques, really helps with my sleep.

I have so much going on right now and sometimes it's hard to slow down and take care of myself properly. Perhaps you have a similar situation.