Originally Posted by
JerrySTL
Not getting enough calories and sleep is a bad combination. I can see wanting to lose weight; however, being sleep deprived isn't the answer to anything. Sounds to me that you'd be better off with a half hour more sleep and a half hour less riding.
Take a day or two off and get some sleep. See if you feel better.
I use to commute 2 hours a day and it was cutting into my riding. I took a lower paying job with only 40 minutes of commuting on a bad day. Never regretted it.
Kudos to you on doing that change. My commute is a fun 45 minutes each way but that is the Atlanta way. It'd be hard to find a similar job near where I live. Next week is recovery week so I may be able to push through.
Originally Posted by
rumrunn6
recognition is the 1st step to recovery. good luck
Thanks, I am however not sure if I am recognizing it or looking for an excuse to keep doing more.
Originally Posted by
DaveWC
It's a really bad combination to A) limit your calories and B) eat crap food in lieu of healthy foods for whatever reason. What you're doing is similar to the Twinkie diet. And I'm not assuming you're actually only eating garbage, but I've seen my teenaged son do this. He doesn't want to put on weight so he eats small meals but then he's hungry later on so he eats garbage food. Better to satisfy your hunger with healthy food and eat small treats for your emotional needs.
Not exactly the twinkie diet but I do snack on chocolate a lot. Specially since the office is full of candy bowls (which should be illegal!). then I've wasted my intake on bad food, when it's time for a meal I have to limit myself greatly on the good stuff. Also, when you are time crunched it is much easier to opt for the always available unhealthy options
