Listen "Ep 25: How to get a better night's sleep as a busy mom"
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Send us a textBetter night sleepWe are a society that has become overcommitted and overstimulated, we don't get enough down time or sleep time. 51% of moms are getting less sleep then they need and it is killing us. We need to take more care of our sleep time. It is a time for cell renewal and rejuvenation, allows us to manage our stress hormones, gut health, weight gain, reduces chronic disease development, cognitive functioning and our overall safety.If you aren't getting enough sleep you are increasing your risk of disease, did you know that one week of poor sleep decreases your immune system function for up to a year. So if you are unsure about whether or not you are struggling with sleep, I want you to think about these 3 things. Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep more than 3 days a weekStruggle to fall asleep for more than 30 min, or if you wake up in the middle of the night are you up for more than 30 min.Does this happen for 3 weeks or longer.Us mama's our hormones will be affected, grehlin will go up which will have you craving more sweet and carbs and leptin will go down which is the hormone that helps you to feel full. (Go deeper in our master class in the membership portal).5 things to help you get a better night sleep1. The lighting with electronics and dim the lights in the house2. create a routine (weekend warriors-you are messing up your sleep clock as it takes 4 days for your body to get back on track).3. Breathing techniques to really let your body know that it is time to relax and calm down. 4. Consume alchohol at least 3 hours prior to bed as it will mess up your sleep cycle. 5. Try to go to bed before 10pm, 2 reasons-your skin senses and processes light so even if you are sleeping your hormones are starting to be affected and for each hour before midnight you go to sleep you can count that as an extra hour of sleep.If you are struggling to get the mind to stop racing in the evening I recommend Ashwaganda helps to relieve depression, anxiety, and stress to help with this or Melatonin- hormone of darkness doesn't help you to sleep, it just tells your body it's time to sleepWishing you a good night's sleep this week and if you are ready to dive in deeper to your personal and family health journey along with understanding and supporting your hormones involved in sleep, you will want to join our Membership program at Form Fit Online. It is only $25 a month to join and you will have access to our on demand workouts, meal plans, challenges, webinars and master classes, and receive accountability and weekly Q & A opportunities. Formfitonline.com to learn more or join us in the Form Fit Mom FB Community so that we can get to know you better.If you like what you hear, please make sure to rate and review us or share us with a friend. Membership: Courses - Form Fit (formfitnaples.com)Form Fit Mom Community- Form Fit Mom (facebook.com)IG: Raising _HealthyHumansSupport the showHead to www.movingthroughmidlife. com to learn moreJoin our Free FB Community:Moving through Midlife (Powered by Form Fit) | Facebookor follow me on IG or Tik Tokcourtney_formfit
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